{"title":"Namazake","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSake usually undergoes \u003cem\u003eHiire\u003c\/em\u003e (pasteurization) twice to stabilize the development of the finished sake in the bottle. The heat treatment is done at 60 C, which eliminates residual yeasts and enzymes. Historically, pasteurization of sake goes\u0026nbsp;far back in Japan, before Louis Pasteur in France. Whether a sake is pasteurized or not will have a\u0026nbsp;significant impact on the taste of a sake. We offer all different groups, double pasteurized, one time pasteurized and no pasteurization. The latter, known as \u003cem\u003eNamazake\u003c\/em\u003e, will typically\u0026nbsp;have\u0026nbsp;a very vibrant flavor profile, where the taste is sizzling on the palate, fruity, while the aroma is big and fruity with fermented impressions. We offer both fresh and vintage \u003cem\u003eNama\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fukucho-kusa-nama-junmai-daiginjo-hattanso","title":"Fukucho Kusa Nama - Junmai Daiginjo Hattanso","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e草\u0026nbsp; 生 酒\u0026nbsp; 純 米 大 吟 醸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refreshing Namazake is Imada shuzo\u0026#39;s answer to summer sake. In several ways, this sake expresses the qualities of the Hattanso rice variety very directly. Brewed without pasteurization (Nama), without dilution (Genshu) or use of carbon filter (Muroka). The aroma is predominant in the taste experience, it is large, fruity and intoxicating. Scents that remind one of the experience of being at a sake brewery, among the tanks,\u0026nbsp;where the active fermentation makes the air thick with notes of tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink Kusa Nama with charcoal-grilled summer mackerels and Japanese potato salad. The sweetness in this sake will also complement steamed mussels, with fettuccine and pecorino. 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We have no doubt that this unique Honjozo sake will be able to win over even the most loyal Junmai followers. It is an explosion of nuances and tones that spreads in the mouth. As in the Junmai version, this Honjozo is brewed with Gohyakumangoku rice from the brewery\u0026#39;s own fields. A very big commitment has been made to this particular rice variety, which is used for the majority of the brewery\u0026#39;s sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aroma of pine, whiskey and vanilla. In the mouth, notes of fresh, cool herbs. Sharp, salty and something reminiscent of brown-rice vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sol over Gudhjem (smoked herring, raw egg yolk on rye bread), fatty fish (grilled mackerel), radish, kohlrabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be poured at any temperature. 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It is a sake that can redefine ones understanding of the Junmai category, with a taste spectrum that contains infinate amounts of nuances, length and umami. A signature sake brewed by the near-mythical Toji, Noguchi Naohiko in Komatsu, Ishikawa. The evolution of Noguchi san\u0026#39;s brewing art spans over 70 years. His vision, discipline and creativity are fully sensed in this fantastic Junmai sake. Gohyakumangoku rice from the brewery\u0026#39;s own fields, that borders the building, forms the foundation. This type of rice is often used to produce light and crisp sake, but here Noguchi san shows another side of the rice type, by creating a particularly flavorful, full body sake that exudes wild nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aroma of steamed rice, grassy, ​​forest after rain. 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The local customers, who were primarily forestry workers from the mountains around the brewery, demanded a flavorful and strong sake. Thus, Noguchi san began developing his Yamahai sake, a demanding and volatile process that relies on organic lactic acid and yeast spores from the brewery's environment to create a sake with a higher acidity and pronounced umami. He does it at a time when the vast majority of breweries in Japan are begining to shift their focus towards clean, fruity ginjo sake. Noguchi san is considered to be an essential protector and developer of the traditional Yamahai Zukuri brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Yamahai sake will reintroduce most to the Yamahai style. Brewed with Gohyakumangoku rice, which shows new sides through the use of the Yamahai brewing method. It is, as if the special brewing process has enhanced the character of the rice type several times, sour, clear, bitter. 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The local customers, who were primarily forestry workers from the mountains around the brewery, demanded a flavorful and strong sake. Thus, Noguchi san began developing his Yamahai sake, a demanding and volatile process that relies on organic lactic acid and yeast spores from the brewery's environment to create a sake with a higher acidity and pronounced umami. He does it at a time when the vast majority of breweries in Japan are begining to shift their focus towards clean, fruity ginjo sake. Noguchi san is considered to be an essential protector and developer of the traditional Yamahai Zukuri brewing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is the perfect mirror of our other Yamahai sake from the Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute. Here the rice variety Miyama Nishiki is used, which creates a more rounded, herbacous taste. Through the Yamahai brewing method, a world of nuances is extracted from the Miyami NIshiki rice, or in other words, an entire ecosystem. 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A style that Noguchi san has also perfected during his career. The work to develop Daiginjo also came as a reaction to the 1970\u0026#39;s sake market in Japan which had stagnated. You sense the personality behind the depth of flavor and multiple layers. The craftsmanship in this sake is on another level, where the balance gives a pleasure that can be described as meditative, or Zen. Among the many brewing parameters, it is Noguchi san\u0026#39;s eminent handling of the Nama-Jyukusei style (unpasteurized vintage), which again dissolves the category system and gives us a completely unique sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scent of tropical flowers, nectar sweetness, vanilla. 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Their sake is crafted with aging in mind, despite being unpasteurized. It is strong and very sharp straight from the press, requiring time to become rounded, complex, and elegant. This fantastic sake was aged for just under two years before release, making it one of the brewery's youngest offerings. It has stayed on our minds ever since we first tasted it at the brewery, so it is a momentous occasion for us to be able to offer Premium Nouveau in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aromas of Koji, namazake (unpasteurized sake), and citrus. On the palate, there is an abundance of delicate green notes. Deep, full-bodied flavors create a captivating first impression. A consistent fruity vein runs through it, feeling almost tropical. Warm, spicy notes of vanilla follow seamlessly. With an alcohol content of 19%, the sake leaves a hint of whiskey in the finish. The alcohol sensation itself is subtle thanks to Noguchi san’s brewing prowess; instead, it enhances the aromas, releasing wonderful fruity scents in the mouth. It is a complex sake that is difficult to define in words—clearly brewed for discerning palates.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sashimi of fatty fish such as tuna, mackerel, or salmon. It also pairs beautifully with shellfish, complementing the bright salinity in sea urchin and oysters. If enjoying Premium Nouveau in the spring, we highly recommend serving it with fresh, grilled, white asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be served at any temperature. This is a robust sake that shines through even at cool temperatures. 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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. 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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. 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