Japanese Sake[2018 2nd Term]Hiroshima Sake Brewers Association

“Hiroshima Sake” features a flavorful taste, with a warm and crisp, rich aroma. At the First National Alcoholic Beverage Competition held at a brewing research institute in Tokyo in 1907, “Hiroshima Sake” won hands down, being awarded first and second prize among the five awards for excellence, which instantly raised Hiroshima’s reputation as an established sake brewing center.

Due to the limited space of the exhibition, we introduce only seven of the 49 brewers in Hiroshima Prefecture.

■“Hakubotan Josen Kinmon”… This sake was adored by Natsume Soseki and Munakata Shiko.
Manufacturer: Hakubotan Shuzo (Saijo-honmachi, Higashi-hiroshima city)

■“Ichidai Sakuramisen Junmai Pure Rice Ginjo Sake”… A sake with a gentle taste and plump aroma.
Manufacturer: Chugoku Jozo Co., Ltd. (Sakurao, Hatsukaichi city)

■“Kyokuho Junmai Pure Rice Ginjo Sake Hattan Nishiki”… This junmai pure rice ginjo sake made with Hattan Nishiki rice has a gorgeous and crisp taste.
Manufacturer: Kyohoku Shuzo (Kabe, Asakita ward, Hiroshima city)

■“Junmai Pure Rice Ginjo Sake Maboroshi”… The simple and profound taste is made with Hattan Nishiki rice.
Manufacturer: Nakao Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Chuo, Takehara city)

■“Chotokusen Tokutoshu”… This special honjozo pure brew sake is made with Kamotsuru techniques which have been passed down for generations.
Manufacturer: Kamotsuru Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. (Saijo-honmachi, Higashi-hiroshima city)

■“Fukucho Junmai Pure Rice Daiginjo Special Brew Sake Hattanso 50”… This sake was revived from the oldest brewer’s rice in Hiroshima.
Manufacturer: Imada Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Mitsu, Akitsu town, Higashi-hiroshima city)