[Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Sekiichi Sake Brewery] Rebuilt the Japanese sake brewery for the first time in 40 years! Let's take a closer look at sake brewing that takes advantage of beer brewing techniques! !

What is online sake brewery study abroad?

Online sake brewery study abroad isA sake mail order service that allows you to connect directly with local alcohol makers and toast together while staying at home.It is.
You can also taste the thoughts and personality of the sake brewer, and through sake you can learn about life and create new connections.
Having fun learning with friends who live far away will make your regular drinks even more delicious and flavorful.

The 45th online sake brewery study abroad event featured Wataru Sato, president of Sekinoichi Sake Brewery in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, on stage!
We had some very interesting talks about the behind-the-scenes story of the revival of Japanese sake breweries and how to make sake using knowledge of beer brewing, so we would like to introduce them to you.♪

45th Online Sake Brewery Study Abroad

■Date and time: July 20th (Sat) 19:00~

■Speaker: Mr. Wataru Sato, 4th generation brewer of Sekiichi Sake Brewery

■Participating international students: 48 people from 21 prefectures (7 of them participated for the first time)

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■Study abroad contents■

・Introducing Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery

・Toast with alcohol from Seki no Ichi Brewery and introduce pairings

・Introducing brewing technology

・Question time

・Discussion time among international students
[What is sake for beer lovers? ]

・Question time

・Summary

・Next preview

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Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery was originally founded as a sake brewery, but in recent years has supported the beer industry in Iwate Prefecture as a local beer brewery.
As the craft beer business has become synonymous with breweries, in 2018, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, and the fourth generation brewer, President Wataru Sato,The revival of a Japanese sake brewery for the first time in about 40 yearsI accomplished this.

It is a rare case for a company to change its business from being a beer brewery, and we were able to draw attention to such a charming sake brewery at Hands-on SAKE, which made it possible for President Sato to appear on stage.

There was a lot of interest from international students even at the preliminary announcement stage, and I think it was a chance to reevaluate the way sake brewing should be done!

About Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery

Founded in 1918 (Taisho 7).
The brewery is located along the Iwai River, which flows through the city of Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture.

The roughly 3,000 square meter premises, which still retains old breweries that have been passed down from generation to generation, is lined with local cuisine restaurants, a beer factory, a museum, and more, and is a sake brewery that continues to attract visitors with its wide-ranging business development that utilizes its warehouses.

At the time of establishment“Yokoya Sake Brewery”It was operated under the trade name.
Originally, there was a brewery called Kumabun Sake Brewery in this area that had been in operation since the Edo period, but it went bankrupt in the Taisho era, so Yokoya Sake Brewery's second son and first president, Tokuzo Sato, took over and established Yokoya Sake Brewery.
“Yokoya”The name is said to come from the fact that buildings were built sideways facing the street.

Yokoya Sake BreweryIt was a liquor store dedicated to the Imperial Family and Yasukuni Shrine, and in 1920 (Taisho 9), it was opened to the Imperial Family.Kaninnomiya (center of photo) visits the storehouse.
At that time,
“Make the best sake that makes people happy.”
I received the golden words,[One of the joys of the world]A brand was born.

In 1957, the company name was changed to Sekiichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

After that,War, two floods, the Great East Japan EarthquakeAlthough Sekiichi Sake Brewery has faced numerous hardships and was forced into financial crisis many times, it has been able to overcome these difficulties thanks to the support of those around it and the never-give-up spirit of its brewers.

After a period of suspension of sake brewing and joint brewing, the local beer business started in 1995 (Heisei 7) and became a new synonym for Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery.
Our many craft beers that make use of local ingredients continue to be loved by everyone, winning awards at many competitions, and we are now the oldest beer company in Iwate Prefecture.

Now, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of our founding, we have decided to fulfill our long-cherished wish of restarting sake production for the first time in about 40 years.
The idea of ​​reviving a Japanese sake brewery has been around since the time of the third-generation brewer, but due to debt repayments and the effects of the earthquake, it could not be realized until the outbreak of the new coronavirus in 2020.
The sales of the brewery decreased, and it seemed that the revival of the sake brewery would be postponed once again.With the approval of a business restructuring subsidy and the support of crowdfunding, we were able to successfully fulfill our dream of rebuilding our sake brewery in 2023 (Reiwa 5).
The sake that was reborn in this way"The best in the world"was born and is trying to liven up Ichinoseki City not only with beer but also with sake.

Sekiichi Sake Brewery was once called a ``haunted house'' during its downturn, but the facility that was opened to the public has become a tourist attraction in Ichinoseki City, and the sake brewing that has inherited its history continues to please people, and today it has grown into an indispensable sake brewery in Iwate Prefecture.

National Registered Cultural Property “Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery”

If you look around the exterior of Sekiichi Sake Brewery, you will notice that it looks like a Western-style building.

This storehouse was designed by Mr. Tomosuke Obara, a native of Ichinoseki City.
Yusuke Ohara is a disciple of Kingo Tatsuno, who designed Tokyo Station, and a cousin of Tokuzo Sato, the company's first president.
The storehouses, which are built on vast grounds and are a fusion of Western-style architecture and ancient Japanese architecture, are truly works of art.

The brewery of Sekiichi Sake Brewery has carved out a history for over 100 years since its founding, but since it has maintained its original appearance without making any repairs to its outer walls, it was renovated in 1999 (Heisei 11).Seven existing warehouses have been registered as nationally registered tangible cultural properties.It has been.

The brewery originally produced sake, but by the time the era of the second-generation brewer was coming to an end, the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, and they had no choice but to switch to joint brewing with another sake brewery.
The vacant storehouses were then renovated into restaurants serving local cuisine, museums, etc., and by making effective use of them, the storehouses were maintained.

Brewery Restaurant “Sekinoichi”

Sekinoichi is a restaurant where you can enjoy local cuisine that has been passed down in Ichinoseki while feeling the atmosphere of a quaint warehouse.

It was originally a kaiseki restaurant called ``Fuji'', but in 1987 it was changed to a local cuisine restaurant in order to better convey the goodness of the area.

Representative dishes include ``Kaho Mochi Zen'' and ``Tekiri Hatto Zen,'' which can be enjoyed with local beer and sake from Sekiichi Sake Brewery.♪

beer factory

Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery ships more beer than sake, and is always in operation, so you can tour the brewery at any time.

The beer factory, which makes use of the warehouse grounds, is definitely worth a visit!

Sake Folk Culture Museum

This museum is located in a renovated two-story storehouse, the largest in the Tohoku region, which was used as a brewery.
In addition to an introduction to the sake brewing process and an exhibit of over 1,600 tools, including fire barrels that were actually used, you can also view the brewer's room, which enshrines the god of sake, Matsuo Daimyojin, and materials related to rice production.

If you make a reservation in advance, a staff member will guide you, so it is recommended for those who want a detailed explanation.

Iwate Kura Beer

Launched in 1995"Iwate Kura Beer"is a craft beer brand born from the sake brewing techniques of Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery and the experience and knowledge of brewers.
“We aim to create the best sake that will make people around the world happy.”Based on this philosophy, we brew with the desire to deliver the goodness and splendor of Iwate through beer.
We have a wide range of lineups, from standard items to seasonal items, and it can be said that it is a liquor that embodies the spirit of ``Sekai no Ichi'', which has won awards and received high praise at many international competitions.

Introducing popular products from “Iwate Kura Beer”!

something blue

The blue champagne beer [Something Blue] that brings happiness and caused the name of “Iwate Kura Beer” to spread throughout the world!

Based on our philosophy of ``brewing the best sake that makes people happy,'' we have developed alcoholic beverages that can be drunk at bridal events, with the theme of weddings, which are moments of happiness that will make everyone happy.

In Europe, it has been said that there are four items that have been handed down at weddings to make the bride happy.

・Something Old

・Something New

・Something Borrowed

・Something Blue

Like the blue bird, blue is said to be a color that brings happiness, and it is also a color that symbolizes loyalty and trust, and represents the bride's purity and purity.

The bright blue color of Something Blue isNo synthetic colorants or preservatives are used; only pigments collected from algae are used.I'm doing it.
In addition, it is accented with lemon juice, which suppresses the richness and bitterness of regular beer, creating a taste that slides down the throat and leaves you feeling refreshed and happy.

Sanriku oyster stout (oyster stout)

A rich dark beer brewed using oyster meat and shells caught in Hirota Bay, Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture.
When we started our craft beer business, we used imported malt and hops, and were ridiculed as ``foreign beer.''
When I wanted to make local beer using local ingredients, I learned about the method of making "dark beer using oysters" that had been brewed in England for a long time, and revived it with Iwate Kura Beer.

Oyster shells are rich in minerals and calcium, which play a role in promoting fermentation, and the protein contained in oyster flesh has the effect of making the foam finer and making it last longer.
Another feature is that the umami components of oysters give it a very rich taste, so you can enjoy the depth of flavor similar to strong coffee.

Since its release in 2002, it has continued to promote the appeal of Iwate not only in Japan but also to the world, winning awards at numerous world competitions.

In addition to this, there are plenty of other attractive local beers, such as "Red Ale", which is perfect for meat dishes, and "Sansho", which uses Japanese peppercorns instead of aromatic hops.♪

Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery is located in an easy-to-reach location, about a 15-minute walk from Ichinoseki Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, so be sure to stop by to learn about the history of the brewery, enjoy local cuisine, and sample local beer and sake!

[Sekiichi Sake Brewery]

〒021-0885
5-42 Tamuracho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture
TEL：0191-21-1144
HP:https://sekinoichi.co.jp/
Mail order site:https://www.sekinoichi.com/

Full of ups and downs! History of Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery

As mentioned above, Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery has faced many hardships over the course of its history, including wars, floods, earthquakes, and the risk of bankruptcy.
Let's take a look back at the history of Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery, which can be described as full of ups and downs, using a graph.

・1918 (Taisho 7) Founded as Yokoya Sake Brewery

・1920 (Taisho 9)　Kaninnomiya visits

The [Sekiichi] brand was started after receiving the maxim, ``Make the best sake that makes people happy.''

・1941 (Showa 16)　The outbreak of the Pacific War

・1947 (Showa 22)　Typhoon Kathleen damage

The river behind the storehouse (Iwai River) flooded, and the second floor of the storehouse was flooded with debris, causing severe damage.

・1948 (Showa 23) Aion Typhoon damage

The Iwai River floods again, causing damage similar to the previous year.

・1955 (Showa 30) Established Ichinoseki's first driving school and expanded business.

・1957 (Showa 32) Company name changed to “Changed to “Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.”

・1982 (Showa 57) Due to financial difficulties, we switched to joint brewing and suspended sake brewing.

We purchase sake made by Shiwa Sake Brewery, Tsuki no Wa, Iwate Meijo, and others, and sell it as Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery.

・1986 (Showa 61) Ichinoseki Driving School was sold and the brewery continued.

There was talk of demolishing the warehouse and developing a large commercial facility or hotel, but the wife of the second generation president said, ``It would be a waste to tear down the warehouse, so I want it to remain.''congratulations” accepted and enrolled in Ichinoseki Driving School.The funds from the sale were used to repair, preserve, and utilize the warehouse.
It was later renovated into a restaurant serving local cuisine and a museum.

・1995 (Heisei 7) Iwate Kura Beer established

Utilizing a vacant storehouse, they will work together with volunteers in the city to revitalize the town.
Later, the joint management was stopped and Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery took over the business.

・1997 (Heisei 9) Start of Iwate Kura Beer Brewing

・1999 (Heisei 11) President Kogen Sato returns to the brewery

The local beer boom of the late 1990s died out within a few years, and President Wataru Sato was recalled at a time when Sekiichi Sake Brewery was in the red.

・2000 (Heisei 12): Striving to develop products to rebuild Iwate Kura Beer

Something Blue, Oyster Stout, etc. are being released one after another.

・2005 (Heisei 17) Management became profitable

・2011 (Heisei 23): Hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake

Although there was no tsunami damage, the area was hit by a tremor with a magnitude of 6 on the Japanese scale, and seven storehouses collapsed or were damaged.
Due to this damage, the company's business, which had been going well, came to a standstill.

・2014 (Heisei 26) President Wataru Sato was appointed as the fourth generation brewer.

・2018 (Heisei 30) 100th anniversary of Sekiichi Sake Brewery

・2019 (Reiwa 1) Expected to repay for storehouse restoration after the earthquake

・2020 (Reiwa 2) Sales decreased due to the new coronavirus outbreak

Since the number of customers was less than 1/4 and sales were 1/2, the company is working to rebuild by developing new products such as Iwate Prefecture's first craft gin and craft cola.

・2023 (Reiwa 5) Resuming sake production for the first time in 40 years

To the next 100 years! President Wataru Sato’s thoughts

The current president of Sekiichi Sake Brewery is Wataru Sato.

After graduating from Nihon University's College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Applied Biological Sciences Division, he started working at a consulting company.
He provided management support, but at the end of 1999, his father, the third-generation brewer, called him back to join the brewery due to the brewery's financial crisis.

Immediately after returning to the brewery, he is forced to choose between continuing the craft beer business, which was in the red, or shutting down.
President Sato then decided to make a decision.aloneWe have decided to continue our craft beer business.

President Sato, who loved making things, became increasingly absorbed in beer brewing and continued to develop products and grow the business.
Later, as the staff grew, he was promoted from factory manager to managing director, and after the Great East Japan Earthquake, he became the fourth generation brewer.

When we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2018, President Sato saw the employees who actively planned and implemented the 100th anniversary event, and while preserving the good qualities of the old employees,A place where young employees can work freelyI felt that it was necessary.

As the first step for the next 100 years of Sekiichi Sake Brewery,We would like to take on various challenges and develop our employees as if we were a venture company rather than a long-established company.
And,A person who spreads his wings to the world from Seki no Ichi Sake BreweryWe believe that our future vision is to create the following. 

In addition, our desire for the next 100 years is reflected in our sake brewing, which we reunited for the first time in 40 years.
President Sato, who reunited in 2023, is handling the entire sake brewing process by himself, and after work, he sends data to the Industrial Technology Center for advice and is passionate about sake brewing.

This attitude comes from President Sato, who values ​​connections with the local community.
Sake brewing is the result of a combination of local nature, culture, and primary industry.
We want to preserve this wonderful connection for another 100 years, and as a first step, we would like to communicate the charm of the region through the reopened sake.

“The world” that connects people. The logo of Kyouichi.

At Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery, we have designed a new label logo after reviving our own sake ``Seki no Ichi'' for the first time in 40 years.

Originally a corporate branding company headquartered in the United States."Landor Associates"We have a relationship with the Japanese branch of Iwate Kura Beer, and they used the Iwate Kura Beer logo and other branding.

When we asked them again to bring back sake after 40 years, they enthusiastically agreed to the idea and a new Sekiichi logo was born.

The new design is based on the Sekiichi logo that was previously used,Butterfly-tied images that connect peopleIt is expressed in

The label itself has a wavy shape that enhances its design, and the background pattern of the logo has a pattern that resembles running water for Junmai Daiginjo and a rice field for Junmai Sake.

Tonight is a luxurious 4-piece set! Cheers with craft beer and 3 types of sake! !

This time, thanks to President Sato's smart plan, we toasted with a total of 4 bottles of sake, 1 bottle of Iwate Kura beer and 3 types of Junmai sake.♪

Moreover, as for sake, I don't usually deal with it just because I am studying abroad at a sake brewery.We have specially prepared a 300ml bottle! !
Thank you very much, President Sato! !

Now, let's introduce each alcoholic beverage!

[1st bottle] Limited brew “Ko Beer” West Coast IPA

This limited edition ``Ko Beer'' was born with the idea of ``Iwate-style beer with Iwate hops''!

In the Iwate dialect, it means ``a short break'' or ``snack time.''[Kobiru (Kohiru)]There is a dialect called.
The combination of “kobiru” and “beer” creates a friendly and cute look.[Kobeer]It was named.

Iwate Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of hops.
Cultivation is especially popular in the Tono area, and this beer mainly uses a hop called ``IBUKI'' from Tono, and when poured into a glass, the pleasant fruity hop aroma leaves a lasting impression.

The malt is based on pale malt and caramel malt is added as an accent to add flavor and create a beer that is very easy to drink.

India Pale Ale (IPA)This style was created when India was a British colony at the end of the 18th century.It was created to send pale ale to the British people.
In order to withstand long-term sea transportation where refrigeration is not possible,Adds a large amount of hops, which act as a preservative.This resulted in a pale ale with a strong hop aroma, bitterness, and high alcohol content.

Over time, the style changed to one that emphasized the aroma of hops instead of the bitterness, and Sekiichi Sake Brewery also began brewing India Pale Ale that took advantage of the aroma of Iwate hops.

Since its release, it has gained popularity for its hop aroma and ease of drinking, which goes well with meals.Received silver medal at Japan Great Beer AwardsIt has grown into a local beer representative of Iwate!

 

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[2nd bottle] (New sake) Special pure rice sake Sekiichi

Can be matched with various mealsI want to make alcoholThis special pure rice sake is made by polishing the edible rice "Hitomebore" from Ichinoseki to 60%.

The yeast used is ``Yuko no Omoi,'' developed in Iwate Prefecture, resulting in a soft and warm flavor.
When you put it in your mouth, the aroma and flavor of love at first sight spreads softly, and the smooth aftertaste leaves a clear impression.

Although the taste has already been perfected in the first year since sake brewing resumed, it is still in the trial and error stage, so President Sato is devoted to daily research until he achieves the quality of sake he envisions.

However, this unfinished special pure rice sake was held in June 2024.[MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE]In the tasting department ofWe received the highest award, the Platinum Award! !
President Sato's skills have been recognized around the world even after restarting sake brewing, and we can expect great things from his future evolution.♪

 

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What snacks go well with “(New Sake) Special Pure Rice Sake Sekiichi”? ?

Here are the pairings carefully selected by President Sato, who doesn't drink too much alcohol but loves snacks! !
Grilled squid and salted sea squirt!

Iwate Prefecture is rich in seafood, so it's inevitable that there will be plenty of snacks to go with sake.
Both pairings are snacks that allow you to enjoy the salty taste and umami of the sea, so the dry Junmaishu is the perfect partner to wash it down.♪

[3rd bottle] Sparkling Junmaishu Sekiichi

Sparkling sake made with Iwate Prefecture's edible rice "Iwatekko".

It's a little sweet with a sake content of -3.0, but it has some acidity, so it has a refreshing taste.
The soft effervescent feel wraps around your tongue, making it a sparkling drink that is extremely easy to drink.
In addition, the alcohol content is around 13%, so it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, including those who don't like alcohol and women.♪

Sparkling sake is generally the same as champagne."Secondary fermentation in the bottle"It is brewed using this method.
However, Sekiichi Sake Brewery's sparkling isThe details will be explained later, butA novel method that takes advantage of beer brewing knowledgeWe are hiring!

Thanks to Konokiichi Sake Brewery's original method, sparkling sake, which previously had to be stored refrigerated, can now be stored at room temperature, and the effervescence stays longer after opening.

This sparkling Junmaishu was also held the other day.[MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE]Atsilver awardAwarded! !
Please try it once.♪

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What snacks go well with “Sparkling Junmai Sake Sekiichi”? ?

The sweet sparkling Junmaishu goes perfectly with sour and rich tomato cream pasta or salty and fragrant anchovy and basil pizza!

And above all, sparkling drinks are an indispensable pairing with fries and chips.♪

[4th bottle] Junmai Daiginjo Sekiichi (Yui no Kaori)

A Junmai Daiginjo made with Yuinoka, a sake rice from Iwate Prefecture that is comparable to the king of sake rice, Yamada Nishiki.

The origin of southern style sake brewing
“How to bring out clear flavor”
Yui no Kaori, developed for Daiginjo, embodies this.
In addition, Iwate Prefecture's yeast ``Giovanni no Taka'' and Iwate Prefecture's koji ``Roots 36'' are combined.

When reviving sake brewing locally,“I want to make local sake using ingredients from Iwate.”This Junmai Daiginjo was created with President Sato's thoughts in mind.
It has a gorgeous aroma typical of Daiginjo, and a refreshing taste that is not too sweet, giving you a clear and elegant flavor.

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What snacks go well with “Junmai Daiginjo Sekiichi (Yui no Ka)”? ?

The sake is refreshing and aromatic, so if you eat white fish sashimi or vegetable tempura with salt, it will enhance the sake without disturbing the aroma.♪

Ichinoseki City is known as the Shiitake Kingdom because they are cultivated so actively that they are so delicious that even President Sato approves of the compatibility with leafy vegetables and shiitake tempura!

This is different from secondary fermentation in the bottle! What is sake brewing that utilizes beer brewing techniques?

Sekiichi Sake Brewery's sparkling sake is not brewed using the commonly used secondary fermentation in the bottle.Perform secondary fermentation in tankBrewed by method.

This was created by President Sato, who has a background in beer brewing.“I want to make sparkling wine in a tank”This idea was realized.

What is secondary fermentation in the bottle?

What is secondary fermentation in the bottle in sake?The fermenting mash is roughly squeezed and bottled in its raw state without pasteurization, and further fermentation (secondary fermentation) occurs in the bottle, producing carbon dioxide gas.It's a method.

This isSame method as sparkling wine champagneAlso, Japanese sake is characterized by its fine and mellow carbonation.

At first glance, it may seem like a simple method, but in order to provide a stable product, know-how such as adjusting carbon dioxide gas, flavor, and temperature control is important.
In addition, care must be taken when handling the product after commercialization.
Due to the increased gas pressure due to secondary fermentation, there is a risk that the bottle may break depending on the storage environment.

When storing sparkling sake, it is necessary to cool it gently in the refrigerator, and when opening the bottle, it is necessary to open it slowly while keeping an eye on the situation to prevent bubbles from blowing out.

Application of beer brewing! A closer look at the secondary fermentation of sake in tanks!

This is the tank used for sake brewing at Sekiichi Sake Brewery.
The interior has a double structure, and the pressure can be controlled and the temperature can be adjusted using a chiller, and it can withstand up to 1.5 atmospheres.
ThereforeOnce fermentation is complete, yeast can be added to the tank for secondary fermentation, and the wine can be left in the tank and then bottled.

It looks almost the same as a beer tank, but there are some parts at key points that are specifically designed for sake.

First of all, regarding the material for this piping, for beer we use a 1.5s standard diameter, but for sake, we use a 3.0s standard diameter, which is double the diameter because there is a possibility that the moromi may get clogged at the entrance.

There is also a difference between beer brewing and sake brewing at the bottom of the tank.

In the case of beer, it has a conical shape, but Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery's sake tank is unique in that it is distorted like a bowl.
The purpose of this is to allow the moromi to circulate more easily and to allow the chiller liquid to reach the bottom of the tank to cool or warm the temperature inside the tank.

President SatoMore than 10 years agoTowards the realization of sake brewery revivalWhen I toured various sake breweries, I learned a lot about sake brewing."I don't really care about oxidation"Especially as someone with a background in beer brewing, I had doubts.
That's why we arrived at the structure of the tank we currently use as a tank that can block out oxygen!

This is a bottling machine, but it was originally a beer bottling machine that was modified for sake.

At Sekiichi Sake Brewery, when bottling sparkling sake, we use oxidation prevention measures.Nitrogen replacementWe are doing

When the bottle is placed in the bottling machine, the liquid does not suddenly come out of the nozzle, but nitrogen is injected into the bottle and the liquid comes out once the bottle is filled.
In the case of beer, carbon dioxide is injected, but in the case of sake, carbon dioxide is easily dissolved in liquid, so it is replaced with nitrogen, and by capping it, it does not come into contact with oxygen, making it less likely to oxidize.

Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery's sparkling can be stored at room temperature!

This time, from an international student

“Why can Sekiichi Sake Brewery’s sparkling be stored at room temperature?”

The question was raised.
There is a secret to this that is unique to secondary fermentation in tanks!

In normal secondary fermentation in the bottle, gas is generated inside the bottle, so care must be taken when handling the product, such as storing it in a refrigerator or shipping it by cool delivery.

However, Sekiichi Sake Brewery's sparkling sake is kept in the tank.Already finished rackingTherefore, when bottled, there is little yeast that produces gas, so there is no worry about it bursting or spilling over, so it can be stored at room temperature.

It has a strong sparkling foam even without being stored chilled, and the foam lasts well.
It truly overturns the common sense of sake“Sake that is accepted by the next generation”I was convinced that it was born!

[Discussion Time] Let's come up with a sake for beer lovers! !

Discussion time is one of the charms of online sake brewery study abroad!

This time's theme is"Let's devise a sake for beer lovers"It is! !

Currently, the beer market is 3 trillion yen, while the sake market is about 400 billion yen.
If you think about it simply, there are 7 to 8 times more people in Japan who drink beer than there are people who drink sake.

This is also an opportunity to expand the market for sake by recommending ``sake for beer lovers''!

There! To all international studentsSake for beer loversWe asked them to think about it in groups and express their opinions.

Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery Q&A

I would like to introduce some of the questions that were asked to President Sato during this study abroad trip.

[President Wataru Sato] Impressions from taking part in the online sake brewery study abroad program

It was President Sato's first time to attend an online sake meeting, but heBlog (news from the brewery)However, they were promoting this event and I could see that they were looking forward to it.

During his presentation, he generously shared his knowledge of beer brewing and took the opinions of international students seriously, showing that he was very eager to learn and was enjoying the challenge.

We look forward to your participation as an international student next time!
We also have high expectations for the development of sake for beer lovers.♪

Summary

What impressed me most when I listened to President Sato's talk this time was his sake brewing, which utilizes his knowledge of beer brewing. It can only be said that he had a background in beer brewing and was able to focus on secondary fermentation in tanks, which goes beyond the secondary fermentation in bottles that was considered common knowledge for sparkling sake.

In addition, I could see the thoughts from a beer brewing perspective in the details, and I felt that it was important for both brewers and drinkers to understand the world of alcohol from different fields.
On the other hand, I feel that the disparities between beer brewing and sake brewing, such as differences in equipment prices and distribution, have been highlighted.

In order to break out of the closed current situation of sake brewing, international students have devised aSake for beer loversThere will be an urgent need to realize this.

This time, it was a very valuable study abroad content that made me think about the future of sake!
We would like to continue to promote the challenging Seki no Ichi Sake Brewery! !

See you again at the next online sake brewery study abroad event.♪
President Sato and all the international students, thank you for participating this time!

Summary of impressions after participation

46th Online Sake Brewery Study Abroad Mr. Yasunari Nonaka, 6th generation brewer of Totsuru Sake Brewery

■Next date and time: August 31st (Sat) 19:00~
■Speaker: Mr. Yasunari Nonaka, 6th generation brewer of Tokatsu Sake Brewery

The next online sake brewery study abroad program will be in Saga Prefecture."Totsuru Sake Brewery"President Nonaka reappears!
In 2021, when the online sake brewery study abroad program first began, President Nonaka was the first to take the stage.

Since Tokatsu Sake Brewery won first place in the 2nd Monthly Oshikura Ranking (Japanese Sake Recommended for Mother's Day) held in May of this year, we once again received attention and will be making a comeback in the form of a revival.♪

The current sixth generation head of the brewery is the one who successfully revived Tokatsu Sake Brewery, which was forced to close in 1989.Mr. Yasushi Nonaka.
We look forward to hearing about the behind-the-scenes stories behind the revival of the sake brewery and his thoughts on sake brewing!

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Cheers with a hands-on pose again next time!

*Past report articleshereFrom! !

Jun sake writer While I am involved in manufacturing, I am also a sake writer.
I discovered the deliciousness of Japanese sake and was completely hooked.
I would like to spread the culture of Japanese sake.♪

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