Takenotsuyu Sake
Join us at the shop this Monday, May 31, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a taste of Takenotsuyu! Mr. Masao Aisawa, the President of Takenotsuyu Brewery will be pouring his sake at the shop and answering questions.
Founded in 1858, Takenotsuyu Brewery is located in Yamagata prefecture near Mount Haguro. The brewery prides itself on using all local ingredients including seven different types of top grade Yamagata rice and the exceptionally pure water from deep inside the nearby mountains.
On the complimentary tasting menu for Monday is:
Genzou Haguro Honjozo
Using Miyamanishiki rice milled down to 60%, this Honjozo comes in a uniquely shaped bottle with a matching cup.
Using Miyamanishiki rice milled down to 60%, this Honjozo comes in a uniquely shaped bottle with a matching cup.
Takenotsuyu Junmai
Solid Junmai with slightly earthy aroma and licorice, cinnamon and lemon peel flavors.
Solid Junmai with slightly earthy aroma and licorice, cinnamon and lemon peel flavors.
Hakuro Suishu Junmai Ginjo
Light and clean with peach and pear undertones, the Dewasansan rice used in this Junmai Ginjo is actually polished down to Daiginjo levels of 40%.
Light and clean with peach and pear undertones, the Dewasansan rice used in this Junmai Ginjo is actually polished down to Daiginjo levels of 40%.
Hatsushibori Yukihonaka Junmai
Translated as “Silent Snow”, this draft sake has an airy yet sound flavor profile.
(This sake tasting was completed. Hope you made it!)
