{"title":"Daijiro Sake Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHata Shuzo is located in an area that was once part of the inland Lake Biwa. The Yokaichi region of Shiga is known for its favorable soil conditions, which give rice production and spring water an exciting character. Hata shuzos sake is embraced by craftsmanship. They grow their rice in their own fields and primarily use two older, more demanding brewing methods, Kimoto and Yamahai. Their brand, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaijiro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is among the Shiga region\u0026#39;s essential sake brands, fully expressing the region\u0026#39;s unique qualities and passion for sake brewing. It is sake with body, strength and soul, which is characteristic of Shiga sake. Daijiro sake has great potential when paired with food, where you can sense both uplifting freshness and the connection to rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"daijiro-yamahai-junmai","title":"Daijiro Yamahai Junmai Namazake","description":"\u003cp\u003e大 治 郎 山 廃 純 米 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e生\u0026nbsp; 原\u0026nbsp; 酒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaijiro Hata manages to produce sake with three different fermentation methods within a very limited area, Kimoto, Yamahai and Sokujo. This is almost unheard of practice because the methods easily interfere with each other. Even more amazing is that Kimoto and Yamahai are brewed without the use of added yeast, only yeast cells from the air in the brewery. Hata shuzo has a special environment that allows this process to not only work, but produce some of the most delicious Junmai Sake in the Shiga region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daijio interpretation of the Yamahai brewing process results in a very fine and elegant sake. The acidity has a sharpness and purity that is incredibly inviting and appetizing. The aroma is bright and minty-fresh, with overlapping notes of fresh cheese, koji and young cedar. The taste is characterized by a nice balance between floral sweetness, clear bitter notes and a long cool finish, reminecent of English liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preferably at around 16 degrees, or at room temperature if you prefer a richer flavor. This sake can also be heated to 30-40 degrees, nurukan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pour this sake with dishes containing rice. A simple Japanese serving of rice, pickles, miso soup and grilled fish will be a great way to experience how much this sake can do for food. The high acidity of this sake also lends itself well to cheese. Soft cheeses like blue cheese, or a fresh and tart chèvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol content: 16%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing: 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice variety: 100% Ginfubuki (grown on the brewery's own fields)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: Spontaneous yeast from the air in the brewery environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazake\u003c\/span\u003e (unpasteurized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318749774169,"sku":"DYJ-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-yamahai-junmai-795496.jpg?v=1712361855"},{"product_id":"daijiro-kimoto-junmai-wataribune-namazake","title":"Daijiro Kimoto Junmai Wataribune Namazake","description":"\u003cp\u003e大 治 郎  生 酛 純 米  渡 船 六 号  火 入 れ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely wonderful Kimoto “Muroka Nama Genshu” brewed by Toji, Daijiro Hata in the Shiga region. With evolving, complex flavors and floral aroma, this sake, in its entirety, seems to represent its own ecosystem. Hata Shuzo is an exceptional small brewery. Looking at their lineup, they offer all Daijiro sake with or without pasteurization. Uniquely, you can choose for yourself. It\u0026#39;s a sake lover\u0026#39;s fantasy come true. Without pasteurization, you get a completely different experience of the rice taste and aroma. Typically, It\u0026#39;s a very active flavor with a slight sizzle and a strong fruity aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of this namazake has a warming floral sweetness. There are also fermented impressions of koji and umami in the scent. The color in the glass has a delicate, golden green hue, indicative of \u003cem\u003emuroka\u003c\/em\u003e, the omission of a carbon filter that would remove the color of the sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is like a party in the mouth. A huge variety of flavors overlap, ranging from delicate rice sweetness, juicy acidity to creamy finish. It\u0026#39;s an uplifting sake that enduces a kind of euphoria. We\u0026#39;ve been experiencing it at sake tastings ever since it came into stock. You get carried away, when tasting both refined and powerful flavors and aromas at the same time. Locally grown Wataribune sake rice contributes to the delicious creamy aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Volume: 720ml\/1800ml\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Alcohol content: 17%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Polishing: 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Rice variety: Wataribune (Shiga)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Type of yeast: Spontaneous yeast from the air in the brewery environment\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Namazake No pasteurization\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Genshu: No dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Muroka: No use of carbon filter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":54408932983129,"sku":"DKJWN-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":54408933015897,"sku":"DKJWN-721","price":869.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-kimoto-junmai-wataribune-namazake-482182.jpg?v=1712361855"},{"product_id":"daijiro-junmai","title":"Daijiro Junmai","description":"\u003cp\u003e大 治 郎\u0026nbsp; 純 米\u0026nbsp; 火 入 れ\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaijiro sake is based on craftsmanship, from rice production and brewing techniques to the paper on their bottles. A small crew of three people produce all the sake at the Hata Shuzo brewery in Shiga Prefecture. The craftsmanship in the taste of their sake speaks for itself. There is a destinct depth and strength to Daijiro sake that lingers on the memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai sake is the core of the brewery\u0026#39;s lineup. It is a sake that is made to complement a wide variety of food at the dinner table. The balance of this sake is an equilibrium of rice sweetness, fruity notes and a crisp, sharp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is mild, fresh and with a cool expression, followed by a hint of rice and umami. The color in the glass has a delicate greenish tinge, suggesting that this sake is \u0026quot;muroka\u0026quot; without a carbon filter. Showing the original color of the liquid is part of Daijiro\u0026#39;s philosophy. They strive to produce sake that creates a close connection with rice, in aroma, taste or color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mouth you taste a delicious, rounded sweetness, flavorful and big. Notes of ripe fruit, hints of pear and melon stand out. They overlap with creamy flavors reminiscent of freshly steamed rice. The finish is long, spicy and lingering in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preferably at around 16 degrees, or at room temperature if you prefer a richer flavor. It can also be heated to 30-40 degrees, nurukan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This sake is generous with food. Pour it with smoked, fatty fish, or delicate tastes in grilled scallops. Any rice dish is a given, but also try this sake with a piece of aged parmesan to experience the delicious glutamin acid synergy between sake and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Alcohol content: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Polishing: 60%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Rice variety: 100% Ginfubuki (cultivated on the brewery\u0026#39;s own fields)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Yeast type: No.14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Namazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47318752264537,"sku":"DJ-720","price":319.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-junmai-145056.jpg?v=1712361855"},{"product_id":"daijiro-kimoto-junmai-yamada-nishiki","title":"Daijiro Kimoto Junmai Yamada Nishiki Namazake","description":"\u003cp\u003e大 治 郎\u0026nbsp; 生\u0026nbsp; 酛 米. 山 田 錦. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e生\u0026nbsp; 原\u0026nbsp; 酒\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is the epitome of Kimoto Zukuri (Kimoto brewing craft). A sake that has been created with a slow, volatile process that only the most skilled Toji (brewmasters) can utilize to their advantage. The talented Daijiro Hata, the brewery's 4th generation owner and Toji, has created a powerful and flavorful kimoto sake with locally harvested Yamada Nishiki rice. Despite a full-body character, it is not a heavy sake. Its volume and richness create a definite food connection, reminiscent of steamed rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is like fresh air, with some sweetness and umami at the end. In the mouth you taste a mild rice sweetness, followed by a very Kimoto´esque spicy acidity that develops minute by minute as the temperature changes. The viscous sake coats the mouth so the flavor lingers for a long time after. The final hiss of the aftertaste feels like cool notes of English licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complexity of the acidity makes each taste a unique experience. Likewise, when you open the bottle the next day, you'll find new layers of flavor constructed with the utmost care and precision by the skilled Toji Daijiro Hata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preferably at around 16 degrees, or at room temperature if you want a richer flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This sake is a gift for cheese. Preferably hard cow's milk cheeses such as gruyére, aged cheddar, or comté. In a way, it's a strong sake that calls for food with some fat and salt. In other words, meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 720ml\/1800ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Alcohol: 17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Polishing: 65%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Rice variety: Yamada Nishiki (Shiga)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Yeast type: Ambient yeast (a bit like number 9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":54408950579545,"sku":"DKJYN-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":54408950612313,"sku":"DKJYN-1800","price":869.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-kimoto-junmai-yamada-nishiki-hiire-667919.jpg?v=1712361855"},{"product_id":"daijiro-junmai-hiire-300ml-1","title":"Daijiro Junmai Hiire (300ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e大治郎 純米 火入れ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaijiro sake er baseret på kunsthåndværk, alt fra risproduktion og bryggeteknik til papiret på deres flasker. Et lille mandskab på tre personer, producere alt deres sake på bryggeriet Hata Shuzo i Shiga præfekturet. Håndværket i smagen af deres sake taler for sig selv. Der er en fantastisk dybde og styrke i Daijiro sake der forbliver dvælende i hukommelsen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenne Junmai sake er kernen i bryggeriets lineup. Det er en sake som skal kunne komplementere en bred mad variation ved aftenbordet. Balancen i denne sake er et equilibrium imellem rissødme, frugtige noter og en skarp finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromaen er mild, frisk og kølig i udtrykket, med lidt duft af ris og umami. Selve farven i glasset har et smukt grønligt skær, der antyder at denne sake er \"muroka\" uden kulfilter. At vise den oprindelige farve på væsken er en del af Daijiros filosofi. De bestræber sig på at producere sake som giver en tæt forbindelse til ris, i duft, smag of farve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI munden smager man en flot afrundet sødme, smagfuld og stor. Noter af moden frugt, henad pære og melon står frem. De overlapper med cremede smage som leder tankerne på nydampede ris. Afslutningen er lang, krydret og dvælende. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServering\u003c\/b\u003e: Gerne ved Ca 16 grader, eller på stuetemperatur, hvis man ønsker en rigere smag. Denne sake kan også opvarmes med fordel til 30-40 grader, nurukan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Denne sake er fleksibel med mad. Skænk den til sol over Gudhjem, eller til fjordrejer. Aromatisk grillet fed fisk ville også være fantastisk, sammen med ris og tsukemono (japanske pickles). Det er en sake som vil overaske sammen med mad, så udforsk pairing potentialet uden bekymring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eVolume: 300ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAlkohol: 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePolering: 65%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRissort: 100% Ginfubuki (dyrket på bryggeriets egne marker)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGærtype: Nr. 14\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazume (pasteurisering i flasken)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBryggeri: Hata Shuzo, Shiga Præfektur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59183292383577,"sku":"DJH300","price":129.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/daijiro-junmai-hiire-300ml-8219765.jpg?v=1787838071"}],"url":"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en-gb\/collections\/hata-shuzo-sake-selection.oembed","provider":"Manaka Sake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}