Tasting and Pairing
Its aromatic quality, reminiscent of melon and banana, is matched by its mellow flavor. The crisp cut on the back end allows the lingering fruitiness to spread slowly in the mouth. Its light dryness and pleasant sharpness should be matched not only with Japanese food but also with Western food.
Food Pairing
Cream pasta, tomato and mozzarella cheese salad, plain donuts, and other sweet treats
Best served at
5 - 10℃
Best served in
Small wine glass
Specifications
Alcohol
15~16
%
Polishing Ratio
55
%
Rice
Koji: Hanafubuki (Aomori); Fermentation: Masshigura (Aomori)
Water
Subsoil water from the Kanisawa area in Hachinohe
Retail Price
¥1,720 (720ml), ¥3,220 (1800ml)
Prizes & Awards
International Wine Challenge 2021 Aomori Ginjo Trophy
U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2020 Gold
The Brewery
Hachinohe Shuzo's story began in 1740 when Komai Shozaburo left Omi Province in search of a place to brew sake in Mutsu (now Tohoku). Initially, Shozaburo produced malted rice (Koji) before founding the brewery in 1775. The brewery has been run for over eight generations. The current Shozaburo focuses on using locally grown Aomori rice, Aomori yeast, and spring water from Kanisawa to create environmentally friendly, healthy, and delicious sake under the Mutsu Hassen brand.
Brewery Name
Hachinohe Brewery
Founded
1775
Generation
8th
Location
Honchō-9 Minatomachi, Hachinohe, Aomori 031-0812
Brewmaster
Komai Shozaburo
President
Komai Shozaburo
