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The Ocean 99 Summer Sake Trilogy, which began with the April release of Kukai, has finally reached its conclusion.
Aomi and Hoshikai, both released in June, are both inspired by the summer in Kujukuri, Aomi by day and Hoshikai by night.
The dark-colored bottle and dark blue label certainly give the impression of night. The dark blue label on the dark-colored bottle certainly evokes night, and the stars scattered on the label make it seem as if one can hear the stars in the night sky, the smell of the seashore, and the sound of the ocean waves.
Poured into a glass, it looks almost identical to Aomi. It is an extremely pale pale yellow color and slightly thickened. It also has the same fine effervescence.
The taste is similar in direction, fresh and fruity with a strong sweetness and acidity. It is sweet and acidic, leaving a bitter taste at the end.
To name a few differences, although abstract, I felt that Aomi is more robust and powerful, while Hoshikai is finer and more delicate. The difference between Ginjo and Daiginjo, and the difference between Dewa Sanzu and Comet probably have a compound effect on the difference in taste.
I would like to drink Hoshikai quietly under the starry sky and feeling the sea breeze at night, while looking at the endless ocean in front of me. These were two of the best summer sakes that put me in such a mood.
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