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Akita prefecture
The freshness of “shiboritate” (freshly pressed sake) and the nuanced flavor of yamahai is superbly balanced in this limited seasonal release. Serving it chilled will highlight the juicy muscat grape aroma, and serving it hot will enhance the umami to match the acidity. Make sure to salute Mount Chokai on the label, which symbolizes the fierce winter, and the kind-hearted brewers that make this delicious sake.
Hiraizumi is made in Akita prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Muscat Grape
Mineral
Meat
Veggies
Seafood
Founded in 1487, Hiraizumi Honpo is the third oldest brewery in Japan, and the oldest in the Tohoku region. Located at the foothills of Mount Chokai and right next to the Sea of Japan, they face some pretty harsh winters. The current brewery, built in 1885 with earthen walls, provides a stable environment for the yamahai method they focus on; an orthodox method that requires much more skill and yields a rich and complex flavor. Currently in their 26th generation, their brewmaster has been working there since 1985, and the president’s son works as the production leader as well.
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