Totsuru is a Japanese sake that goes well with Western food and yakitori! ! Special feature on snacks and pairings carefully selected by Totsuru Sake Brewery in Saga Prefecture! !

[Directly told by the sake brewery president and chief brewer] What is the sake snack series?

・I like drinking sake, but what kind of snacks should I pair it with?

・I get tired of always eating the same snacks...

・What kind of food goes well with this quality of sake?

Have you ever faced any of these problems when drinking sake? ?
I have so much! ! (lol)

I think the compatibility between sake and snacks is an important element that can bring out the flavors of each other the more you get addicted to it, making it a blissful moment!

At hands-on SAKE,In order to provide such a moment, we ask brewers about their recommended snacks during the monthly online sake brewery study abroad program.

This was my second time on stage.Totsuru Sake Brewery (Saga Prefecture)Sixth generation brewerYasunari Nonaka” gave us some recommended pairings!

President Nonaka, who was originally not good at sake, has developed many sakes from the drinker's perspective that go beyond the traditional concept of sake.
We have carefully selected snacks that are perfect for such stylish sake, so we will introduce them to you! !

What is Hands-on SAKE's online sake brewery study abroad experience?

 

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.

One of the best parts of studying abroad at an online brewery is being able to directly ask brewers about their recommended pairing menus, like this time.

※Overview and schedule of online sake brewery study abroadetc.herePlease take a look!

About Totsuru Sake Brewery

The company was founded in 1830, at the end of the Edo period.
Taku City, Saga Prefecture, where the brewery is located, is a land suitable for sake brewing, surrounded by mountains rich in nature.
Since our founding, we have continued to brew economic sake and sake brewing that is rooted in the local area, but due to the popularity of beer after the war,Due to the slump in demand for sake, the company was forced to close in 1989.

After being closed for about 20 years, in 2009, the 6th generation brewery revived the brewery, which was on the verge of going out of business.President Yasunari NonakaIt is.

President Nonaka,Originally, he didn't like sake and had no desire to take over the family business.

One day, through an acquaintance, I tried the Japanese sake ``Manrei'' produced by Komatsu Sake Brewery in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and I was captivated by the taste and decided to start making sake.

After that, Yamaguchi prefectureAfter training at Nagayama Honke Sake Brewery, President Nonaka returned to Totsuru Sake Brewery and became the chief brewer himself, working hard to rebuild Totsuru.

Taku City, where the brewery is located, has a low temperature in the morning, making it an ideal environment for sake brewing.
We steadily revived the brewery with innovative ideas while respecting tradition and making sake that takes advantage of the geographical advantage, such as using high-quality soft water pumped from 100 meters underground on our own premises for brewing water.

Nowadays, we use not only standard brands but also black koji."Totsuru BLACK"using white koji"Totsuru WHITE"etc. every yearchallenge seriesUnder the title, we are working hard to create sake that has never been done before, and providing the enjoyment of sake.

President Nonaka's wonderful revival, which reflects his love and enthusiasm for sake brewing, will be etched into the history of the new brewery.
I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of new sake this brewery will introduce to us in the future.♪

[Totsuru Sake Brewery]

〒846-0012
3625-1 Oaza Beppu, Higashitaku-cho, Taku-shi, Saga Prefecture
TEL:0952-76-2421
FAX:0952-76-2432
HP:http://azumatsuru.com/

*Click here for a detailed article on Totsuru Sake Brewery.
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Sake introduced this time

These are the two types of sake we will be introducing this time! !

1. Tokaku THE ORIGIN Yamada Nishiki
2. Totsuru Junmai Spring SUN

We would like to introduce each feature and pairing menu right away!
By the way, during this online sake brewery study abroad program, we asked the international students to share their opinions on pairing menus that would go well with these two bottles, so we would like to introduce them as well.♪

*Please take a look at past Totsuru Sake Brewery pairing articles.
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Pairing menu for “Tokaku THE ORIGIN Yamada Nishiki”

This is the new signature product of Totsuru Sake Brewery, which discontinued the standard products ``Totsuru Junmai Sake'' and ``Totsuru Junmai Ginjo Sake''.[Totsuru THE ORIGIN]！！

Made using Yamada Nishiki from Saga Prefecture using a classic manufacturing method.“Kimoto-zukuri”This sake is brewed with a lot of time and effort.
Generally, sake brewed using Kimoto-zukuri has a wild taste and aroma, but this THE ORIGINUtilizing only the good points of lactic acid bacteria in KimotoIt makes the taste clear.
It is perfect for the new flagship product that Tokaku was looking for, allowing you to enjoy the taste of rice straight away.culminationThe result is a drink that deserves to be called a sake!

When we rebranded our standard sake to THE ORIGIN, we also updated the label design to emphasize its presence as a signature product.
Also, the reason why we purposely do not call it junmaishu is because we are not bound by preconceived notions of junmaishu or junmai ginjo.I want people to drink it as “Totsuru”This is the feeling that is put into it.

Please enjoy Totsuru Sake Brewery's proud alcoholic beverage, ``Totsuru THE ORIGIN Yamada Nishiki.''♪

・Standard:Pure rice sake (kimoto)
・Rice used：Yamada Nishiki
・Rice polishing ratio：60%
・Alcohol content:15 degrees
・Japanese sake level：-2
・acidity：2.0
・Amino acid content：1.2
・Recommended temperature range：cool down

Pairing menu

THE ORIGIN is so fresh that you can almost feel the gas after opening the bottle, so we recommend pairing it with light and refreshing dishes and snacks.♪

Pork belly radish simmered in noodle soup

First of all, how about the pork belly radish, which is made with radish and pork belly soaked with the flavor of noodle soup?

``Totsuru THE ORIGIN'' is known for its beautiful rice flavor, and the soft stewed radish and pork belly fat harmonize in your mouth and wash away the flavor.
The key is to season it lightly.♪

By the way, Taku City, Saga Prefecture, where Tokatsu Sake Brewery is located, is famous for Onnayama Daikon, a traditional vegetable that has been around since the Edo period.
This red-necked radish has a beautiful reddish-purple color and has a high sugar content, so it's great when boiled!

cold shabu

Cold shabu, which is perfect for summer, is also a must-try!
For some reason, I can still eat this cold shabu even if I don't have an appetite.
If you add ponzu sauce for a refreshing flavor, it goes perfectly with refreshing sake! !
THE ORIGIN envelops the flavor of pork and quenches your thirst.♪

Yakitori (salt)

Yakitori is already a classic snack! !
For a refreshing taste of alcohol, use only salt!
You can also enjoy the taste of the ingredients themselves, so you'll want to feel the aftertaste of THE ORIGIN.

Online Sake Brewery Pairing Menu Suggested by International Students

“Totsuru Junmai Spring Sun” pairing menu”

Junmai sake named after the raw rice ``Shunyo''【Spring sun】。

Actually, this Shunyo is neither sake rice nor edible rice.
A medically edible rice developed so that people with high blood sugar levels can eat it without worrying about carbohydrates."Low Glutelin Rice"That's it.
Therefore, when brewing sake, the amino acid content is low, there is no unpleasant taste, and the aroma is light and lychee-like.

However, if the amino acid content is low, it will be difficult to feel the umami flavor, so for this Spring Sun, we set the sake content to be low,“Sweetness”I decided to supplement the umami part.
By increasing the acidity, we created a well-balanced sake with a sharp and sharp taste.
Springu Sun, a modern drink typical of Tokatsu Sake Brewery, is very easy to drink and is recommended for those who are reluctant to drink sake, as well as for women.♪

・Standard:Pure rice sake
・Rice used: Haruyo
・Rice polishing ratio：70%
・Alcohol content:14 degrees
・Japanese sake level：−8
・acidity：2.2
・Amino acid content：0.7
・Recommended temperature range:Cold 

Pairing menu

What you would want to pair with the refreshing taste of Spring Sun is Western food or refreshing sour snacks.

white fish carpaccio

A carpaccio made with fresh white fish and seasonal vegetables, the gorgeous aroma of olive oil and the sourness of lemon will whet your appetite.

Despite its deliciousness, the seasoning is not overpowering, making it the perfect partner for the fragrant Spring Sun!
Both will create an exquisite harmony in your mouth.♪

By the way, the name Carpaccio comes from the Italian painter Carpaccio Caccini.

Cheese (Camembert, etc.) and prosciutto

Spring Sun has a taste similar to white wine, so there's no way it wouldn't go well with cheese and prosciutto!
No need to explain anymore just imagine it!

The saltiness of the raw ham and the sourness of the rich cheese intersect with the refreshing Spring Sun. It is truly a moment of bliss.

Pairing it with various cheeses will expand the range of ways you can enjoy it.♪

steamed chicken salad

This steamed chicken salad is great as a side dish or snack.

An easy dish to make with chicken breast and your favorite vegetables.
I would like to try something refreshing like ponzu sauce, Chinese style, or yuzu dressing.♪

The triple flavor of steamed chicken, vegetables, and dressing goes perfectly with the light Spring Sun! !
You won't be able to stop using chopsticks and glasses!

Online Sake Brewery Pairing Menu Suggested by International Students

If you want to drink sake at home, study abroad at an online sake brewery

・I want to go on a sake brewery tour, but I don't have time...

・I want to increase my knowledge of various types of sake!

・I want a friend who loves sake!

If so, please join our online sake brewery study abroad program.♪
Each time we hold an event with a different sake brewery and a different theme related to sake, you can have valuable experiences such as the opportunity to interact directly with the brewer and have serious discussions with international students.
Would you like to have a drink time that is a little different than usual in search of new discoveries and encounters?
If you are interested, please join us below!
We look forward to your participation.♪

Participate in an online sake brewery study abroad program

Online sake brewery study abroad process

① Alcohol will be delivered in advance!
・After applying for the online sake brewery study abroad program, the sake will be delivered to your home.

② Participate in online sake brewery study abroad!
・Cheers with the creator! (ZOOM or YouTube LIVE)
・Divided into the first and second halves, we will explore the key points of Oshizo while interacting with everyone.

③ You can make drinking friends all over the country!
・Exchange information online with sake fans from all over the country and make drinking friends.

You can read the report summarizing past online sake brewery study abroad experiences here, so please check it out!
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Cheers with a hands-on pose again next time!

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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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