としちゃん
Today is
Igarashi Sake Brewery's New Sake Festival
Excited about the event after a long absence!
First up: Nigori Sake!
Slight aroma
Slightly effervescent
Slightly alcoholic
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あーる酒
Tenranzan Junmai-shu Unfiltered Nama-shu Nao Kumi from Hannou, Saitama 🍶.
I read a post by flos_lingua_est and thought "I want to try this sake! So I went to the Igarashi Sake Brewery's direct sales place 🏃.
I was nervous when I saw the red tag warning me not to open the bottle, but I opened it safely.
I gently took a sip of the sake, which had just been drawn and had a slight orization...
With surprise
I was surprised and said, "Wow, this is delicious!
(I had imagined Tenranzan to be dry)
First of all, the acidity, then the sweetness, flavor and bitterness came together and went down my throat with carbon dioxide gas!
It's a great sake that gives you the real pleasure of direct pumping! ✨
It has a nice sharpness, so it could be enjoyed on its own or with a meal 😋 (it's a solid 17 degrees 😉).
Tenranzan Handmade Narazuke
With stir-fried pork and leek balls
They are holding a new sake festival on Saturday, December 3!
I bought another bottle of sake at the direct sales place, so I will post it later 🤗.
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mamiko
Good evening, Mr. Aaru Sake!
You have great energy to go to a direct sales place on the spur of the moment ❗️I love sake 😆♪
I'm so nervous about the warning tag on the bottle 😁 It's 17 degrees Celsius! The pickled rice is also very tasty ❣️.
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あーる酒
Good evening, mamiko 🌙.
It was late in the evening when I had to go to the direct sales place, so I had to make a short run 🏃😁.
mamiko, you too are enjoying delicious snacks & wonderful drinks 🍶✨😉😉.
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flos_lingua_est
Good evening, Mr. Aaru Sake!
I'm so sorry you had to see my post 🙏✨.
It's a really delicious sake, isn't it?
Also, the Nara pickles and the stir-fry seem to go well with the Tenranzan!
The sake cups are also very nice with the Tenranzan specs ☺️.
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あーる酒
Good evening, flos_lingua_est😊.
Thank you, too, for posting those delicious drinks! It was very helpful ✨
I'm also looking forward to the Jusui brew I tasted and purchased 😆.
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flos_lingua_est
Forgot to post (iii)
Dark and powerful! That's the Igarashi brewery style I like!
I've only had seasonal Igarashi, and the only regular product I've had was a junmai ginjo with a matcha green or dark green label, so I had an image of a classic sake with a fruity flavor. This one tastes similar to the local brand, Tenranzan, without the extra fruity notes.
The sweetness is balanced by the acidity, and the sweetness is balanced by the umami, and finally the bitterness comes in with a bang. Once you get used to it, it becomes incredibly addictive. It is the type of sake that you will find more and more goodness if you drink it on a regular basis. If you drink it once every few years or only once on a trip, it may seem heavy and you may not be able to appreciate it.
It has a strong flavor and bitterness, including alcohol, so it is a powerful sake. It tastes even better with dishes that use a lot of meat, or dishes that take advantage of the bitterness of burnt onions and the like!
Incidentally, this Junmai and one other special junmai, Fusui, were only available at the brewery during the summer. In winter, but even in late summer, liquor stores don't carry them, so it's nice to be able to buy them at a direct sales outlet.
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flos_lingua_est
Tenranzan is a locally brewed sake from my hometown of Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, and is famous for Igarashi, which is a brand only sold to exclusive dealers. The basic lineup of Tenranzan is classic in flavor, but I am sure that those who like it will love it...!
The aroma is pleasant and muscat-like. The aroma is pleasantly muscat-like, and both the standing and lingering aromas are as elegant as ever.
In conclusion, contrary to its appearance and impression (pardon the pun), it is a very tasty sake with a good balance of sweetness, umami, acidity, and bitterness.
It is powerful, and the bitterness, combined with the sake's sense of bitterness, is slightly strong. However, from the moment it is contained, the acidity creates a freshness that makes it easy to drink.
This power comes not only from the 17% alcohol content, but also from the strength of the umami.
It can be a bit harsh at near room temperature, so my recommendation is to drink it cold, a little at a time!
This is a product that you probably cannot buy outside of the brewery, but it is a masterpiece that does not shy away from being limited to the brewery.
It's my personal favorite, and honestly, without any local favoritism, I'm impressed!
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あーる酒
Nice to meet you, flos_lingua_est😊.
I went to Igarashi Sake Brewery to try this sake after reading your review!
I was impressed by the wonderful taste! I think it's a masterpiece too 🙋.
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flos_lingua_est
Good evening, Mr. Aaru Sake!
Nice to meet you 😊
I'm so glad you can put the taste into words and convey the goodness. And I'm even happier to share some good sake with you!
And I love your energy ✨.
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flos_lingua_est
This was a limited edition sake for the Kura Matsuri, but since it could not be held, it was sold in stores. We hope to be able to hold the Kura Matsuri next year.
It is said to be a challenging sake for Touji Kobayashi, as it uses the Edo period method of brewing rice and water in equal proportions, or jumizu-shikomi.
It is a pale yellow color with greenish tints, giving it a slightly stately appearance.
From the attack, one senses powerful umami and acidity. Rather than expanding the umami, it seems to stand strong all the way through. Could it be that this wine is really delicious?
The sake and bitterness are typical of Tenranzan in a good sense. The reason why it is easy to drink in spite of this is probably because the acidity comes out in the front at least. Or perhaps it is because the sake-like taste mentioned above is somewhat grape-like (the closer it gets to room temperature), giving it an image similar to wine.
This acidity also leads to a sharpness that makes it excellent as a food sake. Nutritious... It has an atmosphere similar to that of Haruka, but this one is considered to be more profound.
Like the Junmai Ginjo the other day, it is so delicious that I wish it could be made available every year instead of being limited to the Kura Matsuri.
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flos_lingua_est
I was looking forward to the brewery festival since it is a local brewery, but it was cancelled again this year due to Corona. Last year they sold sake for the brewery festival, so I bought some this year as well.
It is a silverish yellow color. It is a bit darker than the sake I have been drinking recently.
To begin with, it is an elegant and well-balanced sake with gorgeousness and mellowness. The mouthfeel is a little energetic, as is typical of nao kumi. The elegant ginjo aroma is very distinctive, and even I, who don't like ginjo aroma, like it! While being guided by the elegant aroma, I can certainly sense the elegant sweetness of the sake. The sweetness is well balanced with acidity and umami, and the bitterness that appears at the end is exquisite and slightly less pronounced than in the usual Tenranzan!
Personally, I often have a hard time drinking sake with such a strong ginjo aroma and sweetness, but this one is easy to drink. It has a solid drinking experience, but is balanced in a way that it does not focus too much on any one flavor. It has a great sense of balance that is rarely found anywhere else!
Even so, there is no shame in comparing this sake to other prestigious sake from other prefectures. To be honest, I was very impressed by the fact that a local brewery is producing sake of this quality.
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When served cold, it is light and has a clean aftertaste, but a bit astringent.
When heated, the refreshing taste remains, but the umami increases and the astringent taste disappears, giving a relaxing taste.
When I paired it with Camembert cheese, the two became so well blended that I couldn't stop drinking it.
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Jiang
Another bottle I bought from Igarashi Shuzo ☺️.
I hear more about this brand😊.
It's a little high in alcohol but it feels light and
A little sourness makes it a refreshing drink😋.
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Jiang
I see, the taste is strong with more rice feeling😁.
The sourness is low and you can drink it without worry 😋
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flos_lingua_est
Igarashi Sake Brewery is actually within a 10 minute walk from my house. But I don't drink local sake as often as I thought I would. It's a bit embarrassing, and I'd be shocked if it didn't taste good, so I have mixed feelings about it.
This sake is sold only at the annual Kura Matsuri (brewery festival), but since the festival was cancelled due to the Corona disaster, it is sold directly at the store.
I opened the bottle with such force that the stopper flew open.
As is typical for Junmai Ginjo, the aroma of apples is evident in both the aroma and the aroma. The taste is dense, fresh and juicy. When the tail is mixed, the flavor is added. The sweetness is suppressed by the acidity reminiscent of citrus, so it can be used as a food sake!
I have the impression that the bitterness of Igarashi, which is only available at exclusive dealers, comes out suddenly on the second day, but Tenranzan has a noticeable bitterness from the start. This may be a characteristic of Igarashi Shuzo. Personally, I find it very pleasant and delicious.
Mr. Igarashi! Tenranzan is delicious! I want to attend the next brewery festival! I also want to visit the brewery!
I'm proud to have such a good sake in my hometown.
I'm so proud to have such a good sake in my hometown. ...... This review is similar to the last one I did for Ozawa Shuzo. LOL!
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とくさん
I was drinking Igarashi, a gift I received a while ago. I sometimes go hiking to Tenmanzan and Tabunshazan, but I haven't visited the brewery yet. I'll try to go there this time.
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flos_lingua_est
Mr. Tokusan
Igarashi is delicious, isn't it!
As a local, I'm glad you can come and visit us😊.
You can't buy Igarashi at the brewery, but I'm sure you can find other delicious sake there!
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