Salmon season is here,
But!
I can't find any fall salmon anywhere.
They sell salted silver salmon, though,
But I happened to find some autumn salmon.
And it's from Hokkaido,
I would say, "Then, you should buy sake from Hokkaido,
But there are no liquor stores in Hokkaido that sell it,
So I went to a sake mass retailer, and there was a map of Hokkaido on the label,
I immediately bought it.
How does it taste?
It is very strong,
It's tasty and a little bit alty, and goes great with foil-steamed salmon.
I paired it with the salmon until the end.
I am enjoying the fall of appetite.
Compared to "Natsu Higuma", it has a deeper flavor due to the aging process. It has a good balance, but also enjoys the nuance of strong and powerful rice.
Rice polishing ratio 60%, alcohol 15%.
1320 yen
I received this sake on a business trip to Hokkaido, as it was recommended by the manager of an izakaya (Japanese style bar). I was told that Sapporo is the local sake brewery. It was an easy-drinking sake with a refreshing taste and the sweetness of rice!
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2025BY
Hokkaido Ginpu
2025/08
The label is very cute!
Designed by illustrator Michiko Abe
Brown bears preparing for autumn tastes and winter retreat
Forest animals and a warehouse are depicted.
The aroma swells at room temperature
Mellow taste with characteristic acidity and umami 😋.