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ねむち
Shiga Local Sake Festival in Otsu 2023②.
■Taga / "Taga" Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture
Founded in 1711 (the first year of Shoutoku).
Groundwater with high mineral content from the Serikawa River in the Suzuka mountain range, hard water with a hardness of 136, which is unique in Shiga Prefecture.
Mr. Yoshiaki Higashi, a young toji (master brewer), was available at the booth. He reported that [Kanda] was very tasty at a previous sakespu. But it seems that the "AZUMA series" is gone and a development version as [AZM] was launched in August.
AZM opus 13
It has a clear, light taste with a bit of sweetness.
It is a development version of the former "Kanda (Jinden)".
AZM opus 14
It has a fruity aroma and a sweet taste on the palate with a refreshing aftertaste.
It is a development of the former "Momobara".
AZM opus 15
Sour and refreshing, but with an impressive bitterness.
This is a development of the previous "Houzuki".
Hiyoroshi
It has no sense of maturity, and it too was refreshing.
All of them are clear, refreshing, and suitable for a mealtime drink.
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武侯祠
Hougetsu Houzuki
Autumn Poem from Taga Town
A sake brewery located in Taga-cho near Hikone in the eastern part of Shiga Prefecture, Hozuki is a long-established brewery with a long history dating back to 1711.
We found it at the Sake Spring held in Kyoto. I was invited to sample the sake by the vigorous and imposing atmosphere of the brewers who were standing at the booth. The first sip was a big hit. This is a delicious one. I bought a bottle immediately.
I opened the bottle again at home and found that it was filled with the same flavor as before. Yoshi yoshi, this is good. I had never heard of this brand, but I wonder why it has not become popular. I like it. I hope we can meet again.
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