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There is more to the sake from the Fukuoka trip that I posted at length last month. On the last day, we visited the Hananoka Sake Brewery in Wasui Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, on the border with Fukuoka.
This is a comparison of the Hana-no-Ka "Umehana", "Sakurahana", and "Kikuhana" sakes that I bought there as souvenirs.
I was late because I had to prioritize the sake I bought first 😅.
First up was the Hana-no-Kou "Umehana" 35% polished Junmai Daiginjo🍶.
On the day of opening the bottle, it felt a bit hard, so we decided to wait for 2 days.
The first aroma is sweet with a hint of acidity like green ume fruit.
The palate has a beautiful sweetness with a hint of elegant acidity.
It is a very smooth and clean taste.
There is also a gorgeous sweet aroma.
As expected of a 35% polished sake, it is very elegant.
It was delicious 🍶✨.
The third picture is the main building of Hananoka.
There is an exhibition space with tools used in the past and a peek-a-boo window to see the inside of the brewery. I also had a chance to sample some of the brewery's products.
Also, there was a tasting room, so I drank a variety of sake 🍶.
Thanks to the lady for all the help 😆.
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Good morning, Matsuchiyo 😃.
I see you went to the flower corridor at Hananoka Sake Brewery: ☺️
I'm jealous because it's a place I've always dreamed of visiting someday too 😄.
I haven't had Hana-no-Kaori yet, so this was helpful 😊.
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Hi Aladdin🌞.
I haven't been there, but there is a brewery opening event on the first Saturday and Sunday of April, and there are bus tours from the nearest Omuta or Arao station.
I recommend it if you want to enjoy watching and drinking the fragrance of flowers 😊.
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