Summer is here♪What sake is recommended on the rocks? ? [5th ​​Monthly Oshizo Ranking] Results announced!

5th monthly recommended brewery ranking

■5th ranking theme
“What sake would you like to drink on the rocks?” ”

■Voting period
①Primary voting: 7/20-23
②Decisive voting: 7/25-27

Midsummer days and extremely hot days are starting to become more noticeable nationwide, and summer is in full swing! !
The theme of the 5th monthly recommended brewery ranking is ``Sake that you want to drink on the rocks'' that is perfect for the hot summer! !

Pour sake into a glass filled with ice and you'll instantly feel pleasantly refreshed.♪
You can't help but feel the coolness of the sound of melting ice hitting the glass!

Please refer to this ranking and enjoy summer sake! !

Now, let's take a look at the ranking results!

What is the monthly recommended store ranking?

What is the monthly recommended store ranking?“User voting type sake media”It is.
For each theme, everyone“I recommend it the most!”We will compile and announce the recommended stores that we felt!

By voting from everyone, you will be able to know the real "Oshizo" of each rather than the trend.
Why not discover recommended sake and sake breweries through this ranking and make your daily sake life even more enjoyable?♪

Voting benefits [present plan]

From this time, as a voting benefit, 3 people will be selected by lottery from among the voters."Hands-on Sake - Recommended Sake"to deliverPresent planImplemented! !

This time too3 selections of Japanese sake from Ishikawa PrefectureDeliver♪

・Mitani Sake Brewery Store [Sanno Noto Junmai]
・Toriya Sake Brewery [Ikezuki Honjozo]
・Kasuma Sake Brewery [Takeha Junmai]

The winners will be announced every time after the monthly Oshizo rankings have been tallied.Hands-on SAKE SNSWe will announce it!

After voting, people asked themselves, ``Will my favorite sake brewery come out on top?'' ``Will the giveaway sake win?''The appeal of the Monthly Oshizo Ranking is that you can enjoy double excitement and excitement.♪
Please feel free to vote!

5th monthly recommended brewery ranking TOP3 results announced!

TOP3 of the 5th Monthly Oshizo RankingHere it is! !

Oshizo, who won first place by a large margin, is from Kyoto.Kinoshita Sake BreweryIt was♪

When you think of Japanese sake to drink on the rocks, the first thing that immediately comes to mind is the beloved penguin label."Tamagawa Ice Breaker"!
I think everyone can agree that Kinoshita Sake Brewery, which has such classic Japanese sake, has won first place.♪

Finished tied for 2nd place,``Kuzuryu Ice Palm Sake'', ``Miyo Sakae Unfiltered raw sake Biwako Whale」These two bottles are also representative of "sake for rock", so it's hard to choose one over the other, resulting in a very attractive ranking! !

By the way, here are the top 10 below 4th place! !
Many sake breweries with unique personalities are included in the ranking, and each sake is sure to pique your interest.♪

Now, we would like to introduce you to the charms of the oshizo and oshisake that won the top 3 rankings, so please try incorporating them into your evening drinks this summer! !

[1st place] Kinoshita Sake Brewery

Representative brand"Tamagawa"Kinoshita Sake Brewery is the brewer ofIt was founded in Kyotango Kumihama in 1842.
The fifth generation brewer, Zenbei Kinoshita, bought the rights to brew sake and began brewing sake using rice harvested from a rice field located 30 towns away and spring water from the mountain behind the brewery.

The origin of the name ``Tamagawa'' is that there was a river called Kawakami Tanigawa right next to the storehouse that was so beautiful that the gravel looked so clear.At that time, there was a custom of treating rivers and lakes as sacred, and the name Tamagawa came from the fact that the river looked like a tama (very beautiful).

Currently the 11th generation brewerYoshito Kinoshita is the company's president, and British brewer Philip Harper is leading the way, inheriting over 180 years of brewery tradition while creating a new form of sake through challenging sake brewing.

And,"Creating delicious sake with all our heart"With this motto, we strive every day to create delicious sake that will please our customers, using rice that has been painstakingly grown by farmers.

Characteristics of Tamagawa

*Image source: Kinoshita Sake Brewery HP

Tamagawa is a Japanese sake that has been brewed through a fusion of tradition and innovation.
At the axis of Tamagawa is"Umami"It has been loved by many people both in Japan and abroad as a drink to accompany meals.
Introducing the characteristics of Tamagawa that make it stand out! !

Philip Harper Brewer

The chief brewer is indispensable to Kinoshita Sake Brewery and to Tamagawa."Philip Harper"It's probably Mr.

Mr. Harper, a native of England, graduated from Oxford University.Came to Japan on the JET program, which sends Japanese English teachers.
I came to Osaka as a junior high school teacher.

At that time, when I went to an izakaya for a drinking party, I happened to encounter some delicious sake there, which led to my fascination with sake.
In order to remain in Japan after his term ends, he obtains a visa and dives into the world of sake brewing as a sake brewer!

He then entered a brewery in Nara Prefecture, where he worked for 10 years before moving to a brewery in Osaka.
In 2001 (Heisei 13), he steadily grew as a brewer, passing the Nanbu Brewery Certification Examination.

Mr. Harper joined Kinoshita Sake Brewery in 2007.
At that time, the former brewer who had supported Kinoshita Sake Brewery for many years had passed away, and President Kinoshita was worried about finding a successor, and an acquaintance introduced him to Mr. Harper.
President Kinoshita actually met with Mr. Harper.“I can entrust the storehouse to this person.”So, I decided to hire him as a chief brewer.

Mr. Harper hasCultivated technology and free ideasInTaking on the challenge of preparing Yamahai from his first year in officeDemonstrate your presence by doing things like:
The new face of Tamagawa was born."Time Machine"It is.

With the birth of this time machine, the name of Tamagawa, which had been loved locally, gradually became known to sake lovers across the country.

And,Ice BreakerAs a result, Tamagawa's popularity spread further and it had an impact even on people who were not fans of sake.

The relationship between Toji Harper, who has a direct and free way of thinking about sake, and President Kinoshita, who has the size to accept that, is very wonderful, and I look forward to the creation of sake that overturns the common sense of sake in the future.♪

Sake you want to drink on the rocks “Tamagawa Ice Breaker”

Junmai Ginjo unfiltered raw sake that you want to enjoy on the rocks in summer.
The illustration of an ice field and a penguin on the label gives a cool impression.“Summer sake”An existence that can be said to be synonymous with!

Because it is an unprocessed sake, it has a powerful mouthfeel and a rich flavor, but the acidity is concentrated, making it a beautiful drinker.
The temperature and alcohol content change endlessly depending on how the ice melts, and you can enjoy the endless fun of changing flavors as well.This is the biggest charm of "Ice Breaker"♪

By the way, "Ice Breaker" means "Ice Breaker" in English.Something that softens the place and atmosphere.”This is exactly the role of sake.
There's no reason not to recommend this! !

Mr. X

[Oshizake: Tamagawa Ice Breaker]
It has a strong and deep flavor, as it is recommended to drink it with ice.
It's delicious not only on the rocks, but also as a Hot Breaker!

Mr. Y

[Oshizake: Tamagawa Ice Breaker]
This is the drink that introduced me to the fun of drinking Japanese sake on the rocks.

Sake you want to drink on the rocks “Tamagawa Tango Futsushu”

Tango, a regular sake, is a popular evening drink among the brewers of Kinoshita Sake Brewery.
After a day's work in the bitterly cold brewery, Kinoshita Sake Brewery's brewers enjoy dinner together.reward sake。
Although the reasonable price is attractive,Even if there is expensive alcohol in the cafeteria, this "Tango" will quickly disappear.That seems to be the case.
Since it is a type with a rich flavor, it goes perfectly with all home cooking.

Mr. Z

[Oshizake: Tamagawa Tango regular sake]
Ordinary sake with limited local distribution.
It is a full-bodied sake with a rich flavor that is called a sake brewer's evening drink.
It has a wilder flavor than Ice Breaker, so it's perfect for rock.
It has the strength to withstand even if you put ice in it! ! You may like it, but I like to drink sake on the rocks.

[Kinoshita Sake Brewery]
〒629-3442
1512 Koyama, Kumihama-cho, Kyotango-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL: 0772-82-0071
FAX: 0772-82-1770
HP:https://www.sake-tamagawa.com/

[2nd place] Kokuryu Shuzo

1804In 2010 (Bunka 1), the first brewery, Ishidaya Nizaemon, was established as a branch of the Ishidaya main family under the name Mizuno Sake Brewery in Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Fukui Prefecture.
Since then, we have continued to pursue "sake brewing unique to Kokuryu Sake Brewery" for many generations, and the second generation brand"Black Dragon"and"Kuzuryu"has been established.

There were once 17 sake breweries in this area, thanks in part to the excellent water quality of the area and the encouragement of the Matsuoka clan.
Nowadays, there is only one other brewery, Kokuryu Sake Brewery, which has the trade name Ishidaya.
This isThis is the result of Kokuryu Sake Brewery's constant efforts to continue studying and stubbornly preserving the traditional culture of sake brewing.。

How far does Kokuryu Sake Brewery's commitment to sake brewing go?
Introducing Kura's brand story.

Thoughts on “Ginjo”

The National Sake Competition and the National New Sake Competition, which have been held since the Meiji era, were once a gateway to success for local sake brewers and a great opportunity to showcase their skills to the nation.
In the early Showa era, vertical rice millers began to become popular, and it became possible to mill highly refined rice.Each sake brewer will compete to exhibit their Ginjo sake.
Along with this trend, Kokuryu Sake Brewery began to pursue the ultimate in ginjo sake while competing with famous breweries from all over the country.

Then, in 1975, it was born"Kokuryu Daiginjo Ryu"。
Without succumbing to the common sense in the sake brewing industry that it is too expensive to be commercially available,Succeeded in commercializing Daiginjo sake for the first time in the countryThat's why I did it.

After the release of Daiginjo sake,``Japan's most expensive sake” and became known throughout the country, and Kokuryu Sake Brewery began to advance on the path of a ginjo brewery.

Water and rice are the origins of fine sake

[Where famous water gushes out, there are famous breweries. ]

As the word suggests, there is a storehouse.Eiheiji Town Matsuokais a place where melted snow from the sacred Mt. Hakusan mountain range takes many years to pass through the filtration of the mountain's nutrients, and then springs up again as a famous water.

The Kuzuryu River (old name: Kuroryu River), the largest river in Fukui Prefecture, which flows nearby, is so clear that sweetfish and cherry salmon can be grown there.
The underground water of the Kuzuryu River has a soft water quality and is characterized by a light, soft and supple taste.
This water is perfect for producing the beautiful, full-bodied Ginjo sake that Kokuryu Shuzo aims to produce.

[The rice contains the prayers of 88 gods]

It is said this way because when you break down the character ``rice'', it becomes 88.
Add to this the passion that farmers have put into creating rice, and it is clear that rice is as important a raw material for sake brewing as good water.

Kokuryu Sake Brewery is working with breweries all over the country that are particular about the same rice.
"Frontier Tojo 21"We are forming a group called.

The group name originates from the rural area of Tojo district in Hyogo Prefecture, which is ranked as a special A district as a production area of Yamada Nishiki, a rice suitable for sake brewing.
``I want Tojo's fields and farmers to receive higher praise. ”
``We want to share the joy of making delicious sake with the excellent Yamada Nishiki grown in Tojo. ”
We are working with this idea in mind.

At Kokuryu Sake Brewery, we use rice suitable for brewing in all of our sake, mainly Yamada Nishiki from Tojo, Hyogo Prefecture, and Gohyakumangoku from Ono, Fukui Prefecture.

“Thinking about rice and taking on the challenge of producing high-quality sake.”
This is the essence of Kokuryu's sake brewing.

Expressing the uniqueness of Japanese sake

As you can see from the Kokuryu Sake Brewery bottles, we use original bottles with a different shape from regular bottles.

Bottles of wine and Western spirits from all over the world come in a variety of designs and proudly assert their individuality.
However, when it comes to sake,There are a minority of bottles that proudly express their own taste and dignity.

8When the founder of the brewery, Naoto Mizuno, visited Paris, France, he became the manager of the Hotel Ritz.

"I like that (the bottle) has a Japanese-style shape. Customers enjoy Japan."

After hearing these words, I went back to my roots as a successor of sake brewing as a traditional culture.

In 2008, the 720ml bottle was redesigned with an original design that combines tradition and novelty to beautifully exist in everyday life.

Feel Fukui no matter where you are in the world

Fukui Prefecture is one of Japan's leading textile producing areas, and silk textile production has been active in Echizen since ancient times.
It is said that during the Edo period, it was an important item that supported the finances of the domain.

During the Meiji period, with the introduction of the latest weaving technology, the production of habutae textiles, mainly for export, flourished.In the human silk industry that subsequently spread,It was said that the market price of the human silk exchange established in Fukui influenced the market price of human silk nationwide.

Taking advantage of this geographical advantage, we have incorporated ``Echizen Ori'' into the Kokuryu label.
"Echizen Ori" was originally also called "Ori Name",
It is used for name tags on clothing, etc.We incorporate this into the label size to create a product.It is used as a label material.

Additionally, Fukui Prefecture is home to one of Japan's largest washi paper production areas, producing Echizen washi paper.
This Echizen washi paper is also used on the label of Kokuryu, and Kokuryu can truly be called the face of Fukui.

Industrial techniques, textiles. Human skill, calligraphy. Sake brewery techniques, sake.
Together, these efforts will spread its name throughout the country and the world.

Kuroryu probably plays a part in that role!

Japanese sake you want to drink on the rocks “Kuzuryu Hiyashizake”

If "Kokuryu" is a sake that has inherited tradition, "Kuzuryu" is“The door to a new future for sake”You could say that.

Even hot. Even rock. Of course, as is.
Recognize diversity,Kuzuryu is a sake that can be enjoyed with free ideas in a new lifestyle.

Kuzuryu will be selling a limited midsummer sake.``Ice palm sake (Hiyashizake)''！

A Junmai fiery sake with a strong finish that can be enjoyed on the rocks with ice in the hot summer.
The powerful flavor unique to unprocessed sake spreads from the moment you put it in your mouth.
The soft and refreshing fruity scent gives you a refreshing feeling.
And the pleasant spiciness will leave you with just the right amount of aftertaste.

Be intoxicated by the unique techniques of a long-established Ginjo brewery, which has carefully calculated the changes in flavor caused by melting ice!

Mr. Y/Shimane Prefecture

[Oshizake: Kuzuryu Ice Palm Sake]
Of course it's delicious as it is, but I thought it was really nice to see the ice gradually melt and enjoy the change in taste caused by the addition of water.

[Kokuryu Brewery]
〒910-1133
1-38 Matsuoka Kasuga, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture
TEL: 0776-61-6110
FAX: 0776-61-6111
HP:https://www.kokuryu.co.jp/

[2nd place] Kitajima Sake Brewery

Founded in 1805 (Bunka 2nd year).
In 1950, the 12th generation brewer, Shunichi Kitajima, established Kitajima Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
At this time, Otomo Ieyamochi wrote a poem in the Manyoshu.“When the reign of the Emperor prospers, golden flowers bloom on Mt. Mutsu in the east.”The history of Miyosakae began as a representative brand.

Currently, the 14th generation brewer “Teruto Kitajima” and the chief brewer, Yasuyuki Saida.“Returning to the origins of sake brewing”We strive to make sake by having a dialogue with the rice and moromi every day.

New brand “Kitajima”

At Kitajima Sake Brewery, in addition to the traditional ``Miyo Sakae'', the brand ``Kitajima'', which was created in 2002, is two of the best.

Behind the birth of “Kitajima” is the 14th generation brewery.「Teruto Kitajima” Mr.“Really good sake”I had feelings for.

After graduating from university, Teruto worked at a sake brewing research institute and then took over the brewery.Actually, I wasn't very good at drinking.
That's why when I drink, I want to drink alcohol that I think is really good and that helps soothe me.
That's how I arrived at"Complete fermentation"This is Japanese sake.

Fully fermented alcoholic beverages, in which fermentation is completed by yeast decomposing the sugar in the moromi,When you drink it, it melts into your body easily, yet it is characterized by its firmness.

There are trends in sake as well, depending on the era, but if brewers follow them,
“The end will come when the consumer gets bored.”
thought Teruto.
Therefore, we launched a new brand, ``Kitajima,'' and began various challenges.

In Kitajima, it is especially the origin of sake brewing.“Kimotozukuri”We place emphasis on

Even though it's pure rice, it's not heavy, and even though it's not heavy, it feels good on your body.

Even though I can listen to CDs with complete digital sound sources, analog records are more comfortable.
Even if you switch to LED bulbs, incandescent bulbs will still be soothing and warm.

Similar to these senses, we believe that the ancient method of making kimoto has a flavor that allows you to feel the depth of original sake, and we apply this learning to all of our brewing.

``Kimoto The Sake Classic'' - Learning from the past of Japanese sake

We arrived at ``kimoto-zukuri,'' the most traditional of all existing sake-making techniques.At Kitajima Sake Brewery, our ideal is classic taste and classic technique.[Kimoto The Sake Classic]I'm looking for.

One of the key factors in the taste of Japanese sake is the mother of sake.
Sake mash is made by culturing yeast and growing it in large quantities, and is also called ``moto,'' literally meaning ``the source of sake.''

There are several ways to make sake, but ``Kimoto'' uses nitrate-reducing bacteria and lactic acid bacteria in the air to suppress the growth of bacteria and grow yeast, and can be said to be the origin of sake making.
The work called ``moto-suri'' is hard labor and takes over 30 days to complete, so it became obsolete after the Meiji period when ``sokujomoto'' was developed, which could be made in one to two weeks by adding ready-made lactic acid bacteria.

However, in pursuit of the ultimate sake to accompany meals, Kitajima Sake Brewery fell in love with the flavor of the sake and dared to adopt traditional methods.

Temperature control is delicate in making Kimoto, and if you raise the temperature all at once to promote fermentation, or try to somehow disguise spoilage, the Moji will end up with a rough, lumpy taste.
On the other hand, the unmistakable moto blends into your body as if you are being drawn deep into it.
Making Kimoto slowly and without rushingIt is important to keep this in mind.

During this long fermentation period, the yeast survives the battle against all kinds of bacteria and produces fully fermented sake that is rich and has a sharp acidity.
Fully fermented sake withstands aging and shows its strength when warmed.

・Complete fermentation
・Comfortable acid
・Sake that can withstand aging
・Warm and delicious sake

That is what Kitajima thinks of as ``Kimoto The Sake Classic.''

Kitajima Sake Brewery, which values ​​tradition and innovation and pursues its own sake brewing with an uncompromising spirit of exploration, can be said to be a valuable presence in the sake industry, where trends change rapidly.
I hope that Shiga will continue to spread the word about true sake from Shiga! !

Sake you want to drink on the rocks “Miyosakae Unfiltered Unprocessed Sake Biwako Kujira”

Miyo Sakae's seasonal sake will have you captivated by its name and label.

Of course, there are no whales in Lake Biwa.
That can't happen.
“The most delicious sake ever”A bottle where you can feel the playful spirit of Kitajima Sake Brewery, which was named for this reason.♪

``Biwako Kujira'' is a special unprocessed sake with an alcohol content of 20%.
The freshness of raw sake and the rich flavor of unprocessed sake make it perfect on the rocks! !

Please try "Loquat Whale" this summer and experience the deliciousness.♪

■Voters' recommendations■

Mr. H/Shiga Prefecture

[Oshizake: Miyosakae unfiltered raw unprocessed sake Biwako Whale]
A strong and dark drink.
It's rather sweet, with a good balance of sweetness and punch.
I feel a little gassy. Even though the alcohol is high, you can drink it easily.
Delicious on the rocks and with soda!
The American comic style or rather fashionable label also has a big impact, making it a must-buy jacket.
The origin of the name Biwako Whale is also interesting.

■Miyosakae unfiltered raw unprocessed sake Biwako Kujira specs■

[Kitajima Sake Brewery]

〒520-3231
756 Hari, Konan City, Shiga Prefecture
TEL:0748-72-0012
FAX:0748-72-0124
HP:https://kitajima-shuzo.jp/
Online shop:https://kitajima.shop-pro.jp/

5th Monthly Oshizo Ranking Primary Voting Results

What kind of favorites did you get in the first round of voting to get to the TOP3?♪
Check out the results of the first round of voting!

In this first round of voting, 21 favorite breweries were nominated!
If you look at the list like this, you will notice that there are quite a lot of sakes that are served on the rocks!

This time as well, sake breweries from all over the country are listed evenly, but I personally noticed that Shikoku breweries, which have not been easily seen in the monthly recommended brewery rankings, have made their way here and there.♪
As each episode goes on, everyone's messages about Oshikura and Oshizake become more and more passionate, and you can really tell how serious they are!

The first round of voting was very attractive, so please try choosing a sake to drink on the rocks from among these.♪

What is the breakdown of the ranking voters?

A total of 100 people participated in this ranking! Thank you for your vote!
Now, let's take a look at the breakdown of voters!

By age group

There is interest from a wide range of age groups, but the overwhelming majority are from people in their 30s to 50s.
I'm sure there are many Oshigura and Oshisake drawers, so I hope they will continue to improve the rankings in the future.♪

gender ratio

There is not much difference in the ratio of men and women, and it can be seen that each one knows how to enjoy rock music!

place of residence

Up until now, Fukuoka Prefecture has dominated the votes, but this time Tokyo is closing in!
This time too, we have participants from 29 prefectures and many areas, and we can expect the monthly ranking to become even more popular.♪

Sake consumption frequency

The largest number of people drink sake two or three days a week, indicating that they are enjoying sake in moderation.

Summary

How about some Japanese sake you would like to drink on the rocks?♪

This time
[1st place] Kinoshita Sake Brewery “Tamagawa Ice Breaker”, “Tamagawa Tango Futsushu”
[2nd place]
・Kokuryu Sake Brewery “Kuzuryu Ice Palm Sake”
・Kitajima Sake Brewery “Miyoei” Unfiltered raw sake Biwako Kujira』
This is the result.

While there are many sakes recommended for rock music, it seemed inevitable that Kinoshita Sake Brewery, which brews "Ice Breaker," which is popular both in name and reality, would be number one.

Kokuryu Sake Brewery has been pursuing high quality sake using reliable techniques cultivated over a long history.
Fascinated by ancient manufacturing methods, Kitajima Sake Brewery has produced innovative sake while firmly inheriting the traditions of the brewery.

Both of them have a strong sense of sake brewing, and I think it's very convincing that they're ranked high, as there are more factors to recommend them.♪

Please use this result as a reference and make your summer drink time the best moment!

We would like to continue to spread the word ``Oshizo culture'' through rankings.
Look forward to the next ranking♪

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What sake is recommended for “Hiyaoroshi”?

■Next theme: What sake is recommended for “Hiyaoroshi”?
■Recruitment period:① Primary Oshizo voting period: August 20th to 23rd
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“Then this is definitely the place to go!”If you think so, please join the ranking and vote!
We look forward to your vote!

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We are looking forward to your vote.♪

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