At my favorite standing bar CHUIN, which has been back in business for a long time, I had not enough time to talk with the owner, Mr. Kawada, so I went to the last 🍶 of Adjunct One's ④.
We had a black beef with the store's recommended sticker "I like this".
Meite Sake Brewery in Wakayama, I learned to read "nazu" 📝.
This sake is named after the famous Kurogyu Lagoon in Kainan City, the brewery's hometown🐃.
The appearance is crystal with yellowish green tints, almost transparent.
The aroma is classic with a pleasant sweetness that is also fruity and slightly cool alcoholic.
The rice aroma is also powdery and rich.
In the mouth, it has a smooth texture.
It has a very moderate rice sweetness and a classic acidity that seems to have a sharp core.
The alcohol is crisply released, while the warmth and sweetness of the alcohol linger in the aftertaste.
I personally am not a fan of classic sake, but this one has a freshness and fruity quality that is quite nice.
The restaurant is getting crowded, so I'll leave it at this.
After all, it is a special occasion to celebrate my sake master's discharge from the hospital, and as always, sake is a special thing to savor while quietly chatting with him 🍶.
When Mr. Kawada is able to drink again, I will visit him again to discuss sake with him with my sake recommendations!
Thank you for the sake 🍶.
This is a comment from an amateur drinker. Today, I made nigirizushi lightly at home because I had leftover tuna from the other day and fresh horse mackerel available. Unlike the usual junmai sake, this Kurogyu had the strength of a bullfighting bull. However, it was not only strong but also gently sweet and soft. The dryness continues to have character, and I am always impressed by the breadth of Kurogyu. We are thankful for another delicious sake today! Cheers to all!
Cow from monkey
The rest of the mountain monkeys, black cows from men's wine, women's wine
Is that what No. 9 can do?
It's the depth of sake that can be understood by comparing them.
Mellow sake. There is not much aroma, and in the mouth it has a soft sweetness, followed by bitterness and a touch of alcohol. It probably tastes better if the temperature range is raised. Also, as a mid-meal sake, it is best paired with something umami, which will soften the alcohol feeling!
Yellowish taste is quite strong
Caramel-like aroma with a slight alcohol smell.
Slightly acidic and crisp, but assertive.
Match with Iburi gakko
Probably goes well with smoked food with strong aroma and flavor.
Sake of the Day
Kurogyu
Junmai Sake
Nama sake straight from the tank
Rice used: 100% Omachi
Rice polishing ratio: 60
Alcohol content: 18.0%.
Sake meter: +7.0
Acidity: 1.8
Amino acidity: 1.0