I bought it because it was recommended to me by my favorite shopkeeper!
I haven't had Isokura since I drank Inari a long time ago...
The clerk told me that the brewer said, "Even if you like this one, we don't make sake like this one because it's a test brew, so we'll recommend something else.
Well, let's see what it tastes like...?
First of all, without mixing the orikashi...oh...it has a strong lactic acidity!
It has a sweetness and acidity that is not too much, and the alcohol content is a solid 16%, so it is very drinkable!
When mixed with Ori, it gives a refreshing feeling, and at the same time, the sweetness in the back comes out a little bit, which is also very nice.
Usually, the sweetness is reduced after mixing with ori, but this is the first time I have experienced this, and it is very interesting!
It is not a good drink for summer, but I think it is a good drink for summer!
Good morning, udon buns 😃.
It's reassuring to have a waiter who knows what you like 🤗Sweetness and acidity that doesn't come out too much is our favorite type! I'm inspired by your ‼️-like tag 😁.
Thank you for your comments, Jay & Nobby 🥰.
The clerk at my favorite store told me the moment I walked in, "I got one that looks like it's your favorite! She told me the moment I entered the store.
The tags are definitely eye-catching!
Choice of a sushi restaurant that took us on a business trip to Mito City. It is 60% polished Hitanishiki. It did not have much aroma, but was mellow and had a delicious rice flavor.
I didn't realize that there had been an incident of cutting nearby just a short time before this...
Isokura Sake Brewing Co. repeats Inazato, Junmai-shu Nihonbare "Tsuchi".
Made entirely from Nipponbare rice grown in Ibaraki Prefecture, 75% polished rice.
The last time I drank it, it was a darker color, but I'm not sure if that was due to age or an illusion.
It's not bad chilled, but you should drink it heated.
Isokura Sake Brewing Co. repeats Inazato, Junmai Ginjo "Hoshi".
All Hitanishiki from the Kasama area, 55% polished rice ratio
Brewed with the recent trend of drinking ginjo-shu chilled in a wine glass in mind.
Almost colorless, clear and full-flavored sake.
National Sake Fair 2025 in Osaka㉕
Ibaraki Prefecture booth (15)
Isogura Sake Brewery in Kasama City is located in the Inada district, where rice cultivation is thriving, and has long been called Inasato (village of rice), hence the name of the brand Inasato.
◉Inari Junmai Ginjo Hoshi, shipped just as it was squeezed.
It is fresh and rich, with a complex aftertaste.
◉Inari Junmai Daiginjyo Hibitatekomu
This one is fruity, but still has a complex aftertaste.
I think bouken said that there are some off-flavors in this one, and it really feels like that.
After more than an hour had already passed, we decided to head to the Kanto area next.
On the way, bouken said, "Oh, I'm getting tired of it," and "I wish I hadn't come.
I guess it was because he couldn't go around as planned, but he was too driven by a mysterious sense of mission 🤣Good thing we were able to join the second day at half price too👍.
National Sake Fair 2025㉕
Ibaraki Prefecture⑯
Isokura Sake Brewery in Kasama City
We drank
Inazato Junmai Ginjo Hoshi, shipped unfiltered and unpasteurized.
Polishing ratio 55% Hitanishiki 17%, 2,200 yen
Overall, it is mild but also has a bit of character. It has a strong rice flavor. I think there are some off-flavors...
Inazato Hibi Kore Kohichi Junmai Daiginjo
Polishing ratio 40%, Kasama-grown Hitanishiki, 15%, Ogawa yeast, 3,960 yen
According to the official website, this sake is on display.
Dry but gorgeous, with a sweetness that follows later.
I thought both Inari had a strong rice flavor.
Ibaraki booth had only 3 kinds of sake on the list at the time of announcement, but there were a lot of sake not on the list on the day of the event 😅.
At the Kasama Pottery Fire Festival (Himatsuri)
Buy a cup of sake from Kasama-yaki at the venue
and buy some sake from Kasama and drink it on the spot.
My annual event
This year it was Inazato no Yama
Junmai sake made from 65% polished Hitanishiki rice
Slightly sweet with a soft mouthfeel
Clean sake with a clean aftertaste
Delicious at room temperature
With Kasama's Inari as a snack
With the fresh green breeze as background music
GW makes you feel happy
The second drink at the corner bar at Sato Sake Shop.
Not a "jakebaiting," but a "jake-drinking" experience. I was curious about the zodiac sign label, so I asked about it and was told that it was a special gift from the Isogura Sake Brewery in Kasama that celebrated their new sake! This is rare! The sake brewery opened its doors to the public for drinking and eating 😆 Sounds like a fun event.
As for the taste, Inari is said to be quite rice-like. Fruity like pear, sweet and refreshing, slight gasiness.
The aftertaste was refreshing but matte and lingering. Delicious!
The finish is said to be much more rounded than last year ^_^.
Junmai Ginjo made with Aizan, such a luxurious sake is included in the ticket price! I would like to go next year!
