AQE" is a new unit formed by four of Aomori Prefecture's leading sake breweries to further promote Aomori's local sake.
Tasake / Nishida Sake Brewery
Toyobai / Miura Shuzo
Mutsu Hachisen / Hachinohe Shuzo
Hato Masamune / Hato Masamune
The term "Aomori Quattro Esperanza" means "Aomori's Four Breweries of Hope.
Such a team AQE gathers in Tokyo from Aomori!
On April 26, 2025, an event was held at the AOYAMA Grand Hall where you could talk with the four breweries.
This time, a special AQE-labeled model was introduced to commemorate the event!
The contents of the sake, which you may be interested in, is a special junmai spec, but one that is a get-together from each of the breweries.
Therefore, unlike last year, you can buy a bottle of your favorite brewer's sake, or you can compare the four brewers' sakes.
For the AQE2025 collaboration, I chose Toyobai to accompany the rice wine. I had never seen it on the store shelves. When the bottle was opened, there was no hint of chili, and a faint aroma of pear. When you take a sip, the sweetness is subdued, and there is a bitter, alty taste with a long aftertaste. I thought it was a hard-core sake that was not influenced by the current trends.
Second half of BBQ
The sun was going down, so we grilled some things and moved to the Ribbink.
The second party started after the grilled meat and vegetables were served.
This is Toyobai, a gift from my boss.
It was given to me as a recommendation from my boss when I left my former workplace.
It is a clear dry Toyobai, but I could taste a little sweetness, which I liked.
Thank you very much!
