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Takachiyo Sake Brewery,  located in Minamiuonuma City, is known for its natural mineral water \"Ensui\" from the foothills of Makihata in Echigo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e59 Takachiyo is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esignature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e brand and it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003estarted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in 2015.  the \"59Takachiyo\" series is made from varieties of rice each month. They call it chapter,  with a consistent rice polishing ratio of 59% using flat polished rice method and using Kyokai 1801 brewing yeast. The series is exclusively distributed in Japan, making it difficult to obtain and often selling out quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis unpasteurized \u003cem\u003e\"namazake\" \u003c\/em\u003ehas a slightly cloudy appearance with bold and robust flavors. The main aromas of green apple and other citrus are accented by white flowers. The light faintly effervescent texture has a subdued sweetness and refreshing acidity. Another fun sake that is a good introduction for beginners. Best to drink from white wine glass to give the flavors room to breathe! 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Usake is Unfiltered and unpasteurized sake - Muraka Nama Sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Faint fruity melon aroma with fresh taste and clean finish. Kobari Toji use \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFune Shibori\u003c\/em\u003e  to press sake.  Fune Shibori \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional method and mainly adopted for premium Sake. 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This Usake is Spring version called \"Hanami Usagi\" - ”Cherry Blossom Rabbit\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Faint apple fruity aroma, elegant and clean finish. Kobari Toji use \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFune Shibori\u003c\/em\u003e  to press sake.  Fune Shibori \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional method and mainly adopted for premium Sake. Moromi is placed into sake bags and laid in a rectangular box called “fune”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-16_223545_480x480.jpg?v=1660714563\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-16_223545_480x480.jpg?v=1660714563\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Sake Trend's interview, Kobari Toji mentioned that Usake has higher acidity applying this traditional Fune Shibori Pressing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs well with Tomato based source and soup, Seafood, Cheese, and Olives!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsake is mainly served  Michelin Star restaurants in San Francisco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsake's Serving Temp is slightly chilled to room temperature (45-59F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is unpasteurized sake and Must be stored in a dark, refrigerated place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice: \u003c\/strong\u003eYume no Kori (Local Rice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice polishing ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e60%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol percentage: \u003c\/strong\u003e15-18%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMV: 0\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 ̊-Room Temp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaitengu Sake Brewery \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMotomiya, Fukushima Prefecture\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"366\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-17_190758_480x480.jpg?v=1660788507\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobari Toji at Yumeno Ka sake rice field. 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Usake is Unfiltered and unpasteurized sake - Muraka Nama Sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Faint fruity aroma with fresh taste and clean finish. Very Dry among 4 usake series Kobari Toji use \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFune Shibori\u003c\/em\u003e  to press sake.  Fune Shibori \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional method and mainly adopted for premium Sake. Moromi is placed into sake bags and laid in a rectangular box called “fune”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-16_223545_480x480.jpg?v=1660714563\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-16_223545_480x480.jpg?v=1660714563\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Sake Trend's interview, Kobari Toji mentioned that Usake has higher acidity applying this traditional Fune Shibori Pressing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Usake Fall sake is “Hiyaoroshi.” Hiyaoroshi style sakes are pasteurized at the end of brewing season, then put to sleep over the warm spring and winter months in the coldest part of the brewery. When the cold (“hiya”) of fall and winter starts to descend (“oroshi”), the sake is bottled and sold without a second pasteurization. This Fall Release is brewed with Fukushima’s native Yume-no-Kaori rice, polished to 60%, fermented with Utsukushima Yume yeast, and spring water from Mt. Adatara. The result is a mild sake with a touch of agedsake aroma. Perfect with Beef Wellington, stews, sausage, cheese, and mushroom-rich dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice: \u003c\/strong\u003eYume no Kori (Local Rice)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice polishing ratio: \u003c\/strong\u003e60%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol percentage: \u003c\/strong\u003e15-18%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMV: +6\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaitengu Sake Brewery \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMotomiya, Fukushima Prefecture\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"366\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-19_201819_480x480.jpg?v=1660965533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/Screenshot_2022-08-17_190758_480x480.jpg?v=1660788507\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobari Toji at Yumeno Ka sake rice field. Yumeno Ka Sake Rice is locally grown in Fukushima. This Sake Rice has fruity amora. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaitengu Sake Brewery is a 149 year old brewery with a long tradition of using local rice and spring water from near Mr.Adatara to make smooth, easy-to-drink, interesting sake that goes very well with all varieties of cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1872, family owned. 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Thanks to the balanced acidity and presence of depth, it matches well with meat dishes that utilize yuzu kosho and other citrus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate and Elegant, melon and citrus notes and plenty of umami, smoothness and clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink - chilled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yamada Nishiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asahi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43323668791467,"sku":"Dassai-MigakiJDG","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/9459\/4219\/files\/ASASIBOTTLE-removebg-preview.png?v=1728398356"},{"product_id":"fukugen-azumino-umeshu","title":"Fukugen Azumino Umeshu Genshu - Plum Sake 500ML","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinal sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1758, Fukugen Brewery is an old established sake producer, ever since the Edo period, a time when samurai rode the streets and ruled the land. 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Fukugen Kura is only one kura still existing until now that Matsumo Clan Shogunate used to use as his main storages (please see a picture below) .\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFukugen's concept is \"a Boutique Sake Brewery\" to craft only small quantity to keep exceptionally high quality and their craftmanship within Fukugen sake. That has been said Fukugen sake is not widely available in States yet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a rich plum Sake is made with selected nutritious plums grown in the naturally rich Azumino at the foot of the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plum liqueur is exceptionally rare and crafted in a unique manner, utilizing undiluted sake from Fukugen (typically, plum liqueur is made using shochu or brandy). It is created by aging carefully selected plums grown in the fertile fields of Azumino at the base of the Northern Alps, as well as plums sourced from Yamanashi at the foot of the Southern Alps. These plums are meticulously chosen and brewed with the Genshu (undiluted sake) produced by Fukugen's master brewer, using the pristine underground water flowing from the Northern Alps and healthy sake rice from Azumino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUndiluted sake (Genshu) has a lower alcohol content compared to shochu and brandy, which presents a challenge in plum liqueur brewing. However, it offers a smooth mouthfeel and is exceptionally easy to drink compared to other beverages. 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