{"title":"Sake and Oysters for the New Year's Menu","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSake is the ideal pairing for oysters. The mild acidity of sake preserves the fresh and subtle flavors of oysters and creates a dynamic match, with rounded sweetness and umami. The mineral freshness of sake is also reflected in oysters. The pure and\u0026nbsp;uplifting aroma of sake is incredibly appetizing with newly opened oysters.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"sohomare-junmai-ginjo","title":"Sohomare Junmai Ginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--%3Cmeta%20charset%3D%22utf-8%22%3E--\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e惣\u0026nbsp; 譽\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e純\u0026nbsp; 米\u0026nbsp; 吟\u0026nbsp; 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca collections=\"\" com=\"\" da=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/collections\/junmai-ginjo\/Junmai-Ginjo\" https:=\"\" junmai-ginjo=\"\" kita-sake=\"\"\u003eJunmai Ginjo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eis the epitome of contemporary sake. Clean, rich and elegant in its balanced taste. It is a sake that takes ones attention away from the academic taste experience, to a pleasure where words seems unnecesary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erich notes of fig characterize the first impression of the taste, that overlaps with a fresh minerality and a nice, long finish in the mouth. This Junmai Ginjo is exemplary of a solid sake made\u0026nbsp;with\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003erice variety Gohyakumangoku, which contains a balanced and slightly mineral taste. Likewise, the aroma is also characteristic of this specific rice variety, a fresh and uplifting scent reminiscent of the sea.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink it slightly chilled, a few degrees below room temperature. Or cooler if a stronger acidity is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is our preferred sake to serve with raw oysters. The rounded sweetness\u0026nbsp;with\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003efine umami notes is fantastic with aromatic oysters such as Tarboureich, or Perle Blanche. The lightness of this sake also invites to a pairing with crisp vegetables such as green asparagus, peas in the pods or kohrabi cabbage.\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eA simple pasta dish with freshly grated parmesan and parsley will also create a dynamic match with this delicious Junmai Ginjo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContents: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing degree: 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice strain: 100% Gohyakumangoku, Tochigi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type: Nr1401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kita-sake.com\/pages\/sohomare_shuzo\" href=\"https:\/\/kita-sake.com\/pages\/sohomare_shuzo\" title=\"Profil beskrivelse af sake bryggeriet Sohomare Shuzo\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; Tochigi Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"\"\u003e","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24189137158244,"sku":"SJG-720","price":329.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/sohomare-junmai-ginjo-319248.jpg?v=1649684779"},{"product_id":"kimoto-junmai-ginjo","title":"Sohomare - Kimoto Junmai Ginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003e生 酛 仕 込 純 米 吟 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinesse and elegance is sensed from the very first moment with this Junmai Ginjo sake, brewed with the historic Kimoto method. It can be said that it creates a kind of time disturbance because Kimoto sake is often associated with containing sharp acidity from the era before 1906. The aroma is as mild as the taste. The very structure of this sake is unique, it creates an impression of crystal clear water sweeping across a sandy seabed. The length of the taste is exceptional and mildly characterized by round fruit notes and minerals.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing: It is certainly a sake that can be poured by itself, but there are many options for a fantastic interplay with light food, such as fish dishes, raw vegetables, air-dried meats and cheeses. Drink it chilled or at room temperature. With care this sake can also be warmed, it will create an incredibly soft and round taste with a pronounced Umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Sohomare Kimoto sake matures well, it offers the possibility of making a fine vintage by properly storing cold and dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing Rate: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice Strain: 100% Yamada-Nishiki\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast Strain: Nr14 - Nr9 - Nr7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/pages\/sohomare_shuzo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sake producer sohomare shuzo\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;- Tochigi, prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19731590119524,"sku":"KJG-720","price":499.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/kimoto-junmai-ginjo-403381.jpg?v=1649684806"},{"product_id":"fukucho-sparkling-seafood","title":"Fukucho Sparkling Seafood","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e白麹純米酒　スパークリング 海風土（シーフード）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHiroshima is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eone of Japan\u0026#39;s leading areas for oyster production, so Imada Shuzo has brewed a unique sake for the local delicacy. Characteristic of Seafood Junmaishu is its tantalizing acidity, which is produced by white koji. This Sparkling version of Seafood Junmaishu has undergone a secondary fermentation in the bottle, where residual yeast and sugars produces a generous amount of natural \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u0026nbsp;similarly to the Champenoise method. This complex Junmai sake contains a wide gradient\u0026nbsp;of flavors and nuances, from grapefruit-like acidity to\u0026nbsp;anise notes, and mineral purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prominent citric acid is beautifully complemented by\u0026nbsp;creamy notes from locally harvested Hattan-Nishiki rice. The ultra-fine sediment, which creates\u0026nbsp;the beautiful glow, also works actively in the taste with overlapping sweet \/ sour elements. In the nose there are inviting\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003escents of elderflower, cedar and koji rice.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink it chilled\u0026nbsp;at about 16 degrees, if you prefer a higher\u0026nbsp;acidity. Or at about 20 degrees if you prefer a more rounded sweetness and full-body texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pour it with\u0026nbsp;raw oysters and seafood as in Hiroshima, or find your own food synergy, the possibilities are many. We love pairing it with soft cheeses like brie and camembert, but also hard, creamy cheeses like young manchego, works extremely well\u0026nbsp;with this sake. The vibrant acidity in\u0026nbsp;Sparkling Seafood also goes perfectly with the sweetness and umami content in\u0026nbsp;small summer tomatoes.. The low alcohol percentage of 13% makes this sake an obvious lunch sake, or aperitif.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing rate: 60% Koji rice \u0026amp; 70% Kake rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice variety: 100% Hattan-Nishiki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type: HG 26BY \u0026amp; Reiwa 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWater hardness: 3.7 dh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Imada Shuzo, Hiroshima\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Imada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39385649152103,"sku":"FSS-500","price":279.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/fukucho-sparkling-seafood-149416.jpg?v=1649684779"},{"product_id":"fukucho-junmai-ginjo-hattanso","title":"Fukucho Junmai Ginjo Hattanso","description":"\u003cp\u003e純米吟醸　八反草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis audacious and rich Junmai Ginjo represents in several ways regional sake from Hiroshima. Ginjo sake as we know it today has its origins as \u0026quot;soft water brewing\u0026quot; in Hiroshima back in the early 1900 hundreds. This formidable sake can be summed up as a crystallization of regional Ginjo sake. It is brewed with a rice variety that is\u0026nbsp;\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eunique to Hiroshima, Hattanso. Imada Shuzo is the only brewery in Japan that uses this indigenous rice variety.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpect a slight\u0026nbsp;pop sake when opening. Ultra small bubbles that sizzles on the tongue. As this sake is only pasteurized once, it retains a fresh and lively acidity from the fermenting mash. Likewise, no charcoal filter has been used in the production, so you can enjoy the liquid\u0026#39;s natural, greenish tinge. This is a sake with comforting sweetness, full of complexity and beautiful green notes. One senses a certain minerality which remains lingering in the mouth, almost as after a mouthful of young\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003eGr\u0026uuml;ner Veltliner. The aroma from the glass is very fine, slightly fruity, with clear, fresh notes of stone fruit and lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink it slightly cool, at about 16 degrees, in a small white wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Options\u0026nbsp;are limitless .. The fresh and vibrant acidity of this sake lends itself to a pairing with seafood, such as grilled lobster, raw oysters or steamed mussels. A creamy pasta dish like cacio e pepe would also create good dynamics with the electric Junmai Ginjo.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing degree: Kojimai 50% - Kakemai 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice variety: 100% Hattanso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type: HG 26BY \u0026amp; Reiwa 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWater hardness: 3.7 dh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Imada Shuzo, Hiroshima\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Imada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39385649938535,"sku":"FJGH-720","price":349.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/fukucho-junmai-ginjo-hattanso-562657.jpg?v=1667245640"},{"product_id":"toko-junmai-ginjo-dewasansan-1","title":"Toko Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan","description":"\u003cp\u003e東光\u0026nbsp; 純米吟醸 出羽燦々\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA true regional sake from Yonezawa in Yamagata, with\u0026nbsp;character of the terroir of the area. The brewery uses the same exceptional water stemming from\u0026nbsp;the Mogami River, for both rice cultivation and sake production. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDewasansan, a local rice variety, is used for\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;this Junmai Ginjo\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;complements the lightness of\u0026nbsp;the soft spring water\u0026nbsp;from the brewery\u0026nbsp;well.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is appetizing, with warm, sweet notes of cotton candy, rice and nectar. The scent intensifies as the glass slowly warms up. From the first nib, you sense a taste that is far very different from the aroma. It is an ultra-fine, dry profile that gradually expands\u0026nbsp;with undertones of stone fruit and mandarin peel. But it is the texture of this sake that impresses. It is full-bodied and firm, with a clear feeling of steamed rice and umami. Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan can be easily sipped alone, but the qualities in\u0026nbsp;the rich acidity, and umami not least, invite for pairing with food.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: As mentioned, this is a sake that calls out for food. Fatty, oilr ich\u0026nbsp;fish such as smoked mackerel or herring goes wonderfully with the cleansing acidity of Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan. Likewise, the beautiful, full umami\u0026nbsp;pairs extremely well\u0026nbsp;with hard cow\u0026#39;s milk cheeses, such as\u0026nbsp;Tomme de Savoie, Parmasan, Gruyerer, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Just below room temperature at 16-18 Celcius. Or at room temperature if a more spicy and full-body taste is desired. Junmai Ginjo Dewasansan can also be heated to advantage. A mild heating of about 30-40 Celcius, creates a very creamy accent in the sake with delicate fruity aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContent: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePolishing rate: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice variety: 100% Dewasansan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamagata KA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrewery: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kita-sake.com\/en\/collections\/kojima-sohonten-toko\" title=\"Vores udvalg af sake og umeshu fra Toko\"\u003eKojima Sohonten\u003c\/a\u003e, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kojima Sohonten, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":39895531651175,"sku":"TJGD-720","price":329.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false},{"title":"720ml incl Gift Box","offer_id":47545975701849,"sku":"TJGGB-720","price":359.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":39895531683943,"sku":"TJGD-1800","price":819.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/toko-junmai-ginjo-dewasansan-620404.jpg?v=1662400523"},{"product_id":"sohomare-sommer-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Sohomare Summer Junmai Daiginjo Namazume","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e惣 譽 \u003c\/span\u003e夏\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e純 米 大 吟 醸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis delicious \u003cem\u003eNatsuzake\u003c\/em\u003e is Sohomare's rendering of a summer scene in full bloom. Viscious and aromatic, but with refined lightness produced by locally harvested Gohyakumangoku sake rice that has been polished to 50%. The flavors are delicate and fruity, with a tiny bit of residual co2 that tease\u0026nbsp;the tongue. To embrace the\u0026nbsp;summer feeling, this Junmai Daiginjo was\u0026nbsp;only pasteurized once. The taste is refreshing, energetic and juicy, with impressions of lichi and ripe pomelo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: It's sake for the hot hours of summer.\u0026nbsp;Best served chilled around 8-15\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;Celcius, the Junmai Daiginjo\u0026nbsp;feels both invigorating and soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sohomare Summer can be easily enjoyed without food. To experience the full potential of this amazing sake, pour it with\u0026nbsp;to sea urchin, raw langoustine, or other shellfish with fine delicate flavors and umami. Aromatic small summer tomatoes are also ultra delicious with this sake. One quickly notices how the\u0026nbsp;taste of the sake\u0026nbsp;changes character after a few cherry tomatoes on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePolishing rate: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRice strain: 100% Gohyakumangoku (Tochigi, prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYeast type: Nr1401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamazume - Pasteurized only once before bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/collections\/sohomare-sake-udvalg\" title=\"manakas sohomare sake udvalg af kimoto, junmai daiginjo, junmai ginjo, namazake, etc\"\u003eSohomare Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 178px; top: 428.906px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sohomare Shuzo, Tochigi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39749461180519,"sku":"SSJD-720","price":399.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/sohomare-sommer-junmai-daiginjo-namazume-686476.jpg?v=1656300842"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-junmai-karakuchi","title":"Yamagata Masamune Karakuchi Junmai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e山\u0026nbsp; 形\u0026nbsp; 正\u0026nbsp; 宗\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;辛\u0026nbsp; 口\u0026nbsp; 純\u0026nbsp; 米\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKarakuchi sake from Yamagata Masamune, brewed with Dewasansan rice from the brewery\u0026#39;s own fields, in unison with\u0026nbsp;hard, mineral-rich spring water from the nearby Ou mountain range; a sping that\u0026nbsp;passes by the brewery. This is not a Karakuchi (dry sake) as you know it. The taste is fresh, vibrant and uplifting. Sake that tastes so good that you smile unconsciously after the first mouthful. A reaction that is part of the plan at Mitobe Shuzo, because they manage to create a recipe of brewing technique that stimulates the senses and lifts the mood every time you pour their sake.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nose you sense fine puffs of fruit, rice and umami, in\u0026nbsp;beautiful balance. Instead of aniseed notes that you normally taste in dry sake, here you experience rounded notes of ripe berries, especially autumn blackberries. The mouth-watering taste lingers a little on the tongue, which is one of the brewery\u0026#39;s consistent\u0026nbsp;features. The wonderful sweetness of rice and umami is followed by an ultra-fine dry sensation at the back of the mouth. This is undoubtedly a sake in which the rice is allowed to express itself. Sake rice cultivated and harvested by Mitobe\u0026#39;s brewers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chilled, a few degrees below room temperature, surely not straight from the fridge!. This sake can be heated to approx. 30 degrees. The taste will open up, the structure will become softer and the aroma amplified.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This sake is a gift for food. With great flexibility, the sweetness and umami content can complement varying types of food. Keep it simple with a piece of grilled fatty fish, or serve with a creamy pasta dish with chanterelles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eContents: 720ml\/1800ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRice variety:\u0026nbsp;Dewasansan (from the brewery fields)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eYeast type:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePressing: Fune (manual pressing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNamazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery: Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":54428776104281,"sku":"YMJK-720","price":329.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":54428776137049,"sku":"YMJK-721","price":819.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/yamagata-masamune-karakuchi-junmai-352602.jpg?v=1667288964"},{"product_id":"yamagata-masamune-junmai-ginjo-omachi","title":"Yamagata Masamune Junmai Ginjo Omachi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p3_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e山\u0026nbsp; 形\u0026nbsp; 正\u0026nbsp; 宗\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;純 米 吟 醸\u0026nbsp; 雄 町\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA rich and complex sake that expresses master brewer Tomonobu Mitobe's great fascination with omachi rice. Because this variety of rice requires special climatic conditions, cultivation is centered around the bizen in Okayama, where it originates. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Mitobe%20Shuzo%2C%20Yamagata\" title=\"Yamagata Masamune sake udvalg - Manaka københavn\"\u003eYamagata Masamune\u003c\/a\u003e gets their Omachi rice from\u0026nbsp;the coveted fields around the region of Aikawa, in Okayama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe great commitment behind this sake makes it one of the brewery's most essential sake releases and a core example of omachi sake, at the highest level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe beautiful shade in the glass forms an inviting first impression. Appetizing little scents of koji, ripe berries and rice, rise from the glass. It is a fresh aroma that can also be reminiscent of rain. In the taste you encounter a fantastic rounded sweetness, big and mellow. The high mineral content of the spring water gives a fresh and mouth-watering sensation. A prominent berry fruitiness characterizes the taste, which gradually becomes drier and ends with beautiful notes of white pepper.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing\u003c\/b\u003e: Chilled, a few degrees below room temperature, not straight from the fridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: This sake is a gift for food. The viscosity coats the mouth nicely and you have lots of umami. Smoked cod roe, lumpfish roe or a piece of brie will create a dynamic experience with Junmai Ginjo Omachi. Less is more, with this fantastic sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eContents: 720ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAlcohol: 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRissort: Omachi (Aikawa, Okayama)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYeast type:\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePressing: Fune (manual pressing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNamazume (pasteurization in the bottle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBrewery: Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 11px; top: 34.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitobe Shuzo, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":46765570982233,"sku":"YMJGO-720","price":369.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1800ml","offer_id":46765571015001,"sku":"YMJGO-1800","price":839.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/manaka_sakeshop_copenhagen_yamagatamasamune_omachi_junmaiginjo.jpg?v=1672952059"},{"product_id":"toko-karakuchi-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Toko Karakuchi Junmai Daiginjo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m-section-head\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-outer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e東\u0026nbsp; 光\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;辛\u0026nbsp; 口\u0026nbsp; 純\u0026nbsp; 米\u0026nbsp; 大\u0026nbsp; 吟\u0026nbsp; 醸\u003c\/p\u003e\nRefined Junmai Daiginjo in the Karakuchi style. It's sake on the dry side, brewed with a rare, regional rice variety Dewa Kirari that has been polished to 50%. The potential of Toko's exceptional spring water from nearby mountains is fully utilized in this elegant and transparent Junmai Daiginjo. The aroma is mild but inviting. It is clear that the brewers' focus is on texture, which is silky and viscous. Small clear notes of lychee and gooseberry are initially felt, but it is the elegant dry finish that impresses. A light mineral taste that lingers in the mouth long after.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-outer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-outer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve Toko Junmai Daiginjo Karakuchi with delicate, fresh flavors in norwegian langoustine. Or food with some fat, such as grilled mackerel or smoked eel. The purity of this sake has a wonderful cleansing quality.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-outer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u0026nbsp;Just below room temperature at approx. 18 degrees celcius is ideal, but we also recommend trying this sake at room temperature. As with other Toko sake, it tastes fantastic at room temperature, where the profile is greatest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Gift box included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 720ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice strain: 100% Dewa Kirari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast type:\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamagata KA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrewery:\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en\/collections\/kojima-sohonten-toko\" title=\"Vores udvalg af sake og umeshu fra Toko\"\u003eKojima Sohonten\u003c\/a\u003e, Yamagata Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"img-column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kojima Sohonten, Yamagata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39872271908967,"sku":"TKJD-720","price":399.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/products\/toko-karakuchi-junmai-daiginjo-210303.jpg?v=1670879477"}],"url":"https:\/\/minikasake.com\/en-sk\/collections\/sake-og-osters-til-nytarsmenuen.oembed","provider":"Manaka Sake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}