I went to the "Niigata Sake no Jin 2025" again this year!
I was happy to be able to drink a lot of sake that I liked and liked in the daytime.
Here is the best act of this year's event, which was the most delicious of all!
Nagaoka is Setagaya, Hasegawa Sake Brewery "Yuki Koumbai"!
It is my personal favorite sake brewery, characterized by the harmony between the deliciousness of rice and the lightness of sake, as well as the soft quality of sake that only a female brewer can produce.
This year's Sake-no-Yumi had a personal theme of going back to the basics. Since registering with Sake-no-Wawa, I have been drinking sake exclusively from outside Niigata Prefecture, and I wanted to reconfirm once again the roots of sake for me.
And when I drank this Yuki Koumbai at the booth, which I had not had for some time, I was overwhelmingly shocked.
The aroma was subdued, and what I felt was a modest rice aroma. This sake was designed with the soft umami and sweetness of rice and the sharpness of sake.
The moment I tasted it, I felt as if I had remembered something I had forgotten, and I was awakened by the bachi-bachi.
Being a resident of Niigata Prefecture, I feel that there is nothing better than the taste of rice.
What I can't hide is that it is 100% Koshitanrei sake.
This stuff must be delicious.
I brought it home safely and warmed it up to lukewarm.
The aroma is very much like freshly cooked rice. In other words, freshly baked cookies? It has a sweet graininess.
The strongest!
Hi FSB 😃
I've never seen the original "Niigata Sake no Jin" ‼️ Snow Red Plum, but it is 🥲 the best! I'm curious about the one that wakes up your eyes 😙.
Hi Jay & Nobby!
Thanks for your comments!
I enjoy the sake camp because I find something new every time! Snow Red Plum may be a local brand of sake 😥.
White rice! It tastes like white rice 😥 and it's a humble but comforting taste 🌾🍶.
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The last of the weekend, I opened a Junmai: ‼️
You can feel the rich rice flavor 🌾.
Now, I'm looking forward to compare the same series of sake from the same brewery.
I'm looking forward to comparing them 🫡💖.
Tonight's snack is sushi from the supermarket 🐟💨!
#Hasegawa Sake Brewery
#Echigo-Setsu-Kohmei
#Junmai
#Comparison
#Niigata Prefecture
#Low-cost Series
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Today is the day shift Huayanjin ❗
I opened the bottle with a reason.
This time it's a special junmai, but it has a strange sweetness.
I don't like it 🌀
I only have Junmai left.
I'm looking forward to comparing them 🥹💖.
#Hasegawa Sake Brewery
#Echigo Snow Red Plum
#Special Junmai
#Drinking comparison
#Niigata Prefecture
#Low-cost Series
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First drink in 3 days, that's why it tastes so good: ⁉️
It was well-balanced and to my liking.
I enjoyed it 😋.
I'm looking forward to comparing them with Junmai and Tokubetsu Junmai.
I'm looking forward to comparing them 🍀* 😋😋.
Thinking of the fireworks in Nagaoka
I've never seen it but...
#Hasegawa Sake Brewery
#Echigo-Setsu-Kohmei
#JunmaiGinjo
#Drinking comparison
#Niigata Prefecture
#Low-cost Series
Hasegawa Shuzo
Echigo Snow Red Plum Special Junmai Sake
This brewery is located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.
Gohyakumangoku" and "Hitogochi" from Niigata Prefecture
58% polished rice.
Elegant grain aroma, soft rice flavor,
Gentle and gentle aftertaste.
Cooled and crisp, warmed and fluffy.
#Nihon-shu
Risshun (the first day of spring) started yesterday.
Since ancient times, tofu has been regarded as "food that purifies evil spirits.
It is believed that eating it on the first day of spring purifies sins and injuries. It is said that it is important to eat with white tofu.
So, I served it with spinach, pork and tofu cooked in a starchy sauce style with snow red plum.
I am worried about snow accumulation with heavy snow 🌨️ all over the country from today.
I hope everyone will be safe.
The aroma is subdued 😌.
Sweetness and umami come softly 🎵
Slightly astringent on the finish ✨.
I thought the name sounded like a plum wine, but it wasn't 🌺
It is clear and colorless 🪟 with aromas of yogurt, pear, honeysuckle, and cooked rice. The attack is rather weak, with mild acidity, a mild sweetness, and a rather long finish.
Special Junmai 🍶
The 14th cup of Nagaoka Sake no Jin is this one.
It's smooth, light and pleasant ☺️ but not too light, and has a nice umami taste.
Aole Nagaoka Arena @Nagaoka 20240921
This is one of the 8 different types of Echigo Yuki Koumbai that I purchased at Costco.
It has almost no aroma and tastes super refreshing.
It drinks like water.
There is a hint of sweetness, but it disappears quickly and has a light aftertaste.
Since it has no habits, it may be easy to drink even for those who are new to sake.
Personal Satisfaction: ★★☆☆☆☆
This is one of the 8 different kinds of Echigo Yuki Koumbai that I purchased at Costco.
The aroma is fresh and not that strong.
The taste is refreshing and very easy to drink! It has a slight maple syrup-like sweetness and sharpness.
The sweetness is not too strong and it is easy to drink.
Personal Satisfaction: ★★☆☆☆☆