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Kamonishiki荷札酒 月白 仲汲み
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Very tasty. Extremely gentle ice, citrus, lactic acid, high alcohol, rum, rice, and a classy aroma. Smooth and soft mouthfeel. Clean minerality and soft umami. Pleasant astringency and an illusory sweetness, like that of great water. Voluminous but delicate. Excellent quality. Pair with cucumber and akiwaki miso, grilled eggplant and myoga, horse mackerel tataki, and bonito tataki.
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Aromas of mild citrus, cooked rice and turmeric. Light and hard on the palate. Light flavor and acidity. Mineral and brine. Light citrus bitterness. Serve with cucumber with azuki miso, grilled eggplant and myoga, grilled manganji peppers, and satsuma-age.
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Aromas of bamboo grass, green apple, citrus, rice, and green apple troche. Greasy, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Gentle umami, broad sweetness, sharp acidity. Freshness, light citrus-like bitterness. Pair with Kurosaki edamame, vermicelli salad, kochi, tuna sashimi, and dried tofu.
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Berry, agarwood, petrol, and incense aromas. Smooth, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Rich umami, with a hint of deep sweetness. Light acidity and heavy bitterness. Complex and premium flavors. Pair with Miso Cabbage, Queen's Isetan Koya Tofu, Bonito Tataki and Torotaku Maki.
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Melon, ice, honey lemon, and skinny soda flavors. Light, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Sharp acidity and a hint of sweetness. Mineral, light bitterness. Great flavors, extremely refreshing. Serve with 419 cabbage and Aoki miso, grilled eggplant, morning corn, yose-tofu, and eggs from La Bettra's recipe.
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Very tasty. Aromas of gentle peach, lint, ink, whey, rice, ice, and cider. Slightly mellow and effervescent mouthfeel. Fresh and clear minerality. A refined flavor that gives the illusion of sweetness. Fresh acidity and hard brine. Perfect harmony. Serve with cucumber and ajiki miso, grilled eggplant, yose-tofu, grated young sardines, bonito tataki, and grilled mehikari.
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Kaze no Mori秋津穂 657 真中採り
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Muscat, citrus, whey, and incense aromas. Smooth and effervescent mouthfeel. Soft flavor and super minerality. Light sweetness and hidden acidity. Firm astringent finish. Pair with cucumber and Aoki miso, Yose Tofu, Akaka no Sashimi, Unohana salad, and bonito tataki.
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Yamasanひとごこち純米吟醸おりがらみ
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Aromas of grape, rice, honey and paper typical of Nagano. Slightly smooth and effervescent mouthfeel. Dense flavor, acidity and minerality like soda water. Slightly sweet and slightly bitter. Fresh and dry. Serve with tengu edamame, oboro tofu, kochi sashimi, caprese, and miso soup with enoki mushrooms and tofu.
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Aromas of gentle melon, pineapple, and cooked rice. Smooth and effervescent mouthfeel. Sweet and sour, juicy, soft and delicious. Fresh minerality, light brine and astringency. Serve with kochi, okoze, kuei sashimi, caprese made with the best ingredients, or shoulder steak.
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Very tasty. Aroma of hansaku, geranium and Oronamin C. Mellow and refreshing mouthfeel. Discreet and deep sweetness, spicy acidity. Clear minerality, light astringency. Serve with cucumber, Kin Kameko Miso & Aoki Miso Akane, scorpionfish, kochi, kuei sashimi, and sauteed scallops.
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KoeigikuNoon Crescentおりがらみ
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Very tasty. Mild whey, navel, jelly supernatant, vanilla aroma. Light and strongly effervescent mouthfeel. Clear minerality and brine. Soft flavor, clear acidity. Deep, subtle sweetness, light citrus bitterness. Serve with tengu edamame, lettuce salad, grilled eggplant, kochi, flatfish, sea urchin in the shell, and miso soup with aki miso.
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Sawayamatsumoto守破離 五百万石
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Calm wood, vanilla, whey, soap, muscat, and berry aromas. Fine, slightly effervescent, smooth mouthfeel. Gentle and clear minerality. Good flavor and sharp acidity. Delicate and refined. Serve with grated baby sardines, cucumbers picked in the morning, and grilled young corn.
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Sweet aroma of lime, apricot, plum, whey, and a hint of rice. Light and smooth on the palate. Slightly sweet with sharp acidity. Soft umami and minerality, not spicy. Good flavors and light citrus-like bitterness. Serve with edamame, oboro tofu, caprese, seared red squid, red shrimp sashimi, koshiabura and ukogi tempura.
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Complex aromas of peach, pineapple, ice, cooked rice, cream, fine alcohol and cloves. Velvety mouthfeel. Gentle and deep flavor. Fresh minerality, a hint of acidity. Illusion of sweetness, light bitterness. Serve with sashimi of squid with yuzu kosho pepper from Uonuma, snow crab, grilled mehikari with yuzu kosho pepper, sauteed scallops.
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Pear, carbonation, and Kuroryu-like aroma. Strong sparkling mouthfeel. Soft rounded flavor. Balance of clean minerality and dryness. Match with Akasaka Kikunoi's Hachisun and Mukozuke. Connect with Niimasa Viridian, Earth, Sengoku Organic Naturals, Jigikin Special Junmai, and Jyushidai Omachi.
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Very tasty. Notes of sudachi, melon, sports drink and whey. Light and faintly effervescent. Fresh minerality, sharp acidity. Slightly sweet with a lingering light bitterness. Refreshing at a low temperature. Serve with tofu, cold potage of asparagus, ratatouille, and cooked rice with dacha bean.
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Cider, Igusa, whey, and rice aromas. Mild, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Fresh and clear. Soft, rich flavor and minerality. Slightly acidic, with a gentle saltiness. Serve with edamame (soybeans with branches), Kamo tofu, flatfish, horse mackerel, or tuna sashimi.
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Sawayamatsumoto守破離 五百万石
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Very tasty. Mild berry, grapefruit, vanilla, wood and clove, and whey aromas. Light, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Slightly sweet and sharp acidity. Fresh minerality and brine. Good umami and astringency. Delicate, with great balance and flavors. Serve with edamame (soybean curd), seared red squid sashimi, with unohana, caprese, or shrimp cocktail.
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Very tasty. Notes of lychee, berries, whey, flowers and molasses. Silky, slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Sweet, sour and juicy. Fresh and lightly astringent. Clear, with a pronounced acidity. Serve with grilled eggplant, grated whitebait, grated baby sardine, edamame zaru-tofu, and mountain udo sprout tempura.
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Aroma of Kirin lemon, whey, rice, and melon. Slightly smooth mouthfeel. Fresh and clear. Sharp acidity, soft umami. Slight citrus bitterness. Pair with morning lettuce, Katamina oboro tofu, yuzu tofu, caprese, and yamaudo sprout tempura.
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