Sake Brewer: Hatsukame Jozo Co.
Type of Sake: Special Honjozo
Rice type】Yamadanishiki from Hyogo Prefecture (100%)
Rice polishing ratio] Koji rice: 60%, Kake rice: 70%.
Alcohol content】15%.
Sake meter】+5
Sake Beverage] Glass
Aroma】+1.5 Green apple type
Appearance】Crystal
[Taste] [Mouthfeel
Body: 1.5
Acidity: 1.5
Sweetness: 1.5
Umami: 1.5
Bitterness: 1.5
Aftertaste: Clear
Impression】 Gentle, light and dry.
The aroma is gentle but somewhat fruity.
The taste is a dry honjozo with the three key characteristics of Shizuoka sake: light and dry, light and sharp, and a quiet ginjo aroma.
It is made from 100% Yamadanishiki produced in Hyogo Prefecture, and is not only crisp, but also somewhat full-bodied and well-balanced. It can be enjoyed either on its own or as an in-between-dinner drink.
Pairing
Pairs well with grilled salted mackerel and pickled firefly squid.
Repeat Score] 2.5
Continued from yesterday.
Fujieda's local sake, Hatsukame.
It is a light and dry sake with a moderate aroma, and seems to go well with fish dishes. 🙆♂️
The price is only 2200 yen per bottle, making it an excellent value for money 👏👏.
Junmai Ginjo Blue Light Nigori
Quite refreshing. Gentle. It is slightly cloudy, but the mouthfeel and aftertaste are clean. The aroma is also quite subdued. Best served cold. The moment when you can feel the umami for a moment is the best!
Junmai Ginjo Blue Light Nigori
Quite refreshing. Gentle. It is slightly cloudy, but the mouthfeel and aftertaste are clean. The aroma is also quite subdued. Best served cold. The moment when you can feel the umami for a moment is the best!
drinking at home
Souvenirs from friends
Shizuoka Yeast
55%.
I highly recommend this series of Hatsukame.
I don't often buy it myself because it is always available locally, but it was delicious as last time!
7 pts.
Hatsugame Shuzo
Hatsukame Special Junmai Unfiltered Nama Sake
The first Hatsukame.
When poured into a glass, it has a slightly yellowish taste.
Mild but fruity aroma,
Freshness and sweetness. It has a slightly acidic taste with a little bit of umami. The flavor flows gently.
It is a pleasant and relaxing drink. ☺️
Tonight is the Gion Festival Yoiyama (1)
Tomorrow, the 17th, Yamaboko Junko (float procession) will be held... I didn't know this because I live outside of Kyoto, but there will be a portable shrine at night (mikoshi-togyo).
The god on the mikoshi will stay at the Gion Otabisho for a week and will return home (Kankosai) on July 24th.
Speaking of the Gion Festival...
Hamo (conger eel) shabu (hamo shabu) as a side dish!
It is served in the Awaji Island style.
Happiness😊.
You can really taste the flavor and sweetness of the rice.
Of course, it goes well with food and is really delicious!
I also like the fact that it is a classic "Shizuoka-style" sake, as stated on the back of the label!
The "Arigato" on the cap is also a nice touch!
I drank it while thinking, "Thank you, too!
Hatsugame Daiginjo
Sweet banana-like aroma. It is derived from isoamyl acetate.
The taste is sweet but clean.
The aftertaste is subdued, with a lingering bitterness.
Simple taste, very tasty.
Sarama-sara. Its flow. Straightforward. It has no unpleasant taste, and the taste of the water is the winner. Can you feel the mellowness of mellowness?
Sweetness: 2.6
Acidity: 2.8
Dryness: 2.6
Hints of aroma: 2.6
Hyogetsu" is named after a local tea house. It is characterized by a refreshing ginjo aroma reminiscent of white grapes, with a pleasant acidity and a clean, refreshing taste. It can be paired not only with Japanese cuisine, but also with modern Western cuisine that makes the most of the ingredients. The calm taste produced by storage at a constant temperature is comparable to that of "Kame", the highest quality sake of the same brewery.
