Kuma
This is the first hiyaoroshi of the year. When opened, it has the twin peaks of katame, dryness and soft, slight acidity. It is said to be Aizan Koji, but if you expect the sweetness of Aizan, you will strike out. This is a tsundere beauty that opens better the next day. And three days later, it is more on the dry juicy side, Yukimi's forte.
A week after opening, a glimpse of the Aizan-like flavor shows up, but it was spicy all the way through and the acidity was a bit tame.
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