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Asahi Kiku, which I liked at an izakaya in Osaka some time ago.
It is a brand that is not often seen in Kansai.
The 27BY has a very nice color.
In cold sake, it is blunt, bold, and acidic at 65% polished rice. However, when warmed up to 45 deg.
When heated up to about 45 degrees, it is a smooth, dry, fire-aged junmai that I like.
When I learned that the brewery is located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, I thought of Mashan, a carp catcher on the Chikugo River. I caught a crucian carp in the river, which was only a five-minute walk away, boiled it, and served it to myself with sake.
It's been a while since I've had a fresh-smelling sake. It was delicious.
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