[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 time, we asked Takashi Tashiro, a sake taster from Matsumori Sake Brewery, which has a brewery in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, to share his recommended pairings!
Aomori Prefecture is a treasure trove of specialty products, and there are plenty of ingredients that go well with alcohol!
Out of many ingredientsAomori local sake “Rokukon”We have carefully selected snacks that will go well with your meal, so we would like to 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 Matsumori Sake Brewery
*Image source: Matsumori Shuzo HP
The brewer of Aomori's representative sake ``Rokukon.''
Founded in 1904 (Meiji 37).
The brewery is located in the castle town of Hirosaki Castle, which is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring.
The old pine tree, which is over 300 years old, still stands in the garden of the storehouse, which was created in the Edo period, and is both the trade name and brand name."pine green"was named after this old pine tree.
Before its founding, from the Edo periodSake starter makingHe made a living by selling sake to sake breweries throughout Tsugaru.
After that, brewing experiment stations were established in various places, and under their guidance, each sake brewer began making their own sake mash, so in 1904 (Meiji 37) the company changed its business to producing sake, and in 1959 (Showa 34) established a stock company.
until recent years"Saito Sake Brewery Co., Ltd."I used to run a brewery under the name, but in 2016(2016),Due to the aging of the brewers and lack of successors, the business was forced into bankruptcy.
Under such circumstances, Jewish food safety regulations「kosherCertification (KJ mark)」After acquiring the ``Chartered Group'', I got to know the owner of the foreign company ``Chartered Group''.
To the owner“Japanese alcohol, wine, whiskey, etc. should be appreciated more globally.”Because of this idea, we formed a capital alliance and succeeded in keeping the brewery in business.
We are the first in Aomori Prefecture to obtain kosher certification, and we have converted to a pure rice brewery that does not add any brewed alcohol.While respecting tradition, we are looking ahead to the times and taking a step towards a new direction.Company name changed as of January 1, 2019“Matsuyoku Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.”Change to
Currently, President Senda, who was not originally a brewer, and Mr. Tashiro, a sake taster, are leading the way in brewing sake with the consumer's first priority, focusing on rice and yeast grown in Aomori.
[Matsumidori Sake Brewery]
〒036-8366
58 Komagoshicho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
TEL:0172-34-2233
FAX: 0172-34-2234
HP:https://matsu-midori.com/
Online shop:https://matsumidorideka.shop-pro.jp/
*Click here for a report article summarizing the details of Matsumori Sake Brewery and the online sake brewery study abroad experience.
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Sake and pairing menu introduced this time
*Image provided by online sake brewery study abroad participants
These are the two types of sake we will be introducing this time! !
1. Rokkon Junmai Daiginjo Gineboshi
2. Rokkon Junmai Daiginjo Hanamoi
Both bottles are luxurious Junmai Daiginjo! ! A big thank you to Matsumori Sake Brewery.♪
We would like to introduce each feature and pairing menu right away!
Pairing menu for “Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Gineboshi”
Sake rice from Aomori Prefecture"Gineboshi"and yeast from Aomori Prefecture"Mahoroba Gin"This is Junmai Daiginjo made using.
From the description of sake degree -5, you might imagine it to be sweet, but the balance with the acidity gives it a gorgeous, elegant sweetness and sharpness, allowing you to fully enjoy the flavor of the rice.
It is recommended to enjoy it cold (at a temperature range of about 15 minutes after taking it out of the refrigerator).♪
The ``Gineboshi'' we use is a sake rice harvested in the southern region of Aomori Prefecture. Originally, the southern region was an area that was not suitable for agricultural crops because it was exposed to cold winds, but over many years it was developed as a cold-resistant sake rice.
By the way, the origin of the name Gineboshi isLocal performing arts held in Hachinohe"Enburi Festival"worn by Tayu, a dancer ofEboshiIt comes from
Also, since the eboshi of the first dancer at the Enburi Festival is decorated with peony flowers, the label of ``Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Gin-eboshi'' is designed with peony flowers.
The peony flower is a symbol of the Tsugaru clan, as it is used in the family crest of the Tsugaru clan of the Mutsu Hirosaki domain.Sake representing TsugaruYou could say that! !
“Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Gineboshi” is filled with such local feelings.“Delicious Sake Award in a Wine Glass” “National New Sake Appraisal” “IWC (International Wine Challenge)”He is a talented artist who has won numerous awards at various competitions.
・Standard:Junmai Daiginjo
・Rice used：Gineboshi hat
・Yeast:Mahoroba Gin
・Rice polishing ratio：40%
・Alcohol content:16 degrees
・Japanese sake level：-5.0
・acidity：1.4
・Recommended temperature range：Cold (about 15 minutes after removing from the refrigerator)
Pairing menu
Rokkon Junmai Daiginjo Gineboshi Pairing
- Carpaccio of red sea bream and seasonal vegetables
- Scallop sashimi
- Steamed shrimp with sake
- Shamorock's Shamo Nabe
Since it is a Junmai Daiginjo, it can be enjoyed on its own, but if you want to pair it with food, it will be a refreshing dish that does not interfere with the gorgeousness.Yaplain sashimietc. are recommended!
Carpaccio of red sea bream and seasonal vegetables
A carpaccio made with fresh red sea bream and seasonal vegetables, the gorgeous aroma of olive oil and the sourness of lemon will whet your appetite.
The seasoning is not too overpowering despite its delicious taste, making it the perfect snack to go with Junmai Daiginjo!
The sour red sea bream and gorgeous Junmai Daiginjo are sure to create an exquisite harmony in your mouth.♪
By the way, the name Carpaccio comes from the Italian painter Carpaccio Caccini.
Scallop sashimi
It goes perfectly with the plain and flavorful scallop sashimi! !
Aomori prefecture is"Scallop Kingdom" boasts the second highest catch after HokkaidoThe largest number of scallops are landed in Mutsu Bay, including Hiranai Town, and most of them are farmed scallops.
By the way, while Hokkaido's wild scallops are plump, Aomori's farmed scallops have a crunchy texture.♪
Steamed shrimp with sake
Steamed prawns in sake would be a luxurious evening drink when paired with Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo.♪
The prawns are firm due to sake steaming and have a springy texture, making it a snack that you'll want to chew on along with the ``Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Gineboshi'', which has an elegant sweetness and the flavor of rice!
We recommend seasoning it slightly so as not to interfere with the gorgeousness of the alcohol! !
Shamorock's Shamo Nabe
If you want to pair it with sake, try hot pot. Speaking of hotpot, Aomori brand chicken"Aomori Shamo Rock"Noshamo nabe! !
You can easily imagine that Shamo Nabe, where you can enjoy the meat with its rich flavor and the clear and rich soup stock, is so delicious that you won't be able to stop eating it with chopsticks and sake.♪
This "Aomori Shamo Rock"is a special local chicken that was created through repeated research and development throughout the prefecture with the aim of producing the highest quality local chicken, and its meat quality is so high that it is rated on par with Nagoya Cochin and Hinai local chicken.
This is a dish that I definitely want to try.♪
I would like Matsumori Sake Brewery to sell a set of ``Rokukon'' and ``Shamorock''! ! (lol)
“Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Hanamoi” and pairing menu
Along with Gineboshi, this is the two wheels of Junmai Daiginjo."Flower feelings"。
It is brewed using the Aomori Prefecture yeast "Mahoroba Gin", which is polished to 40% of the sake-brewing rice "Kasoi" grown in areas with good weather and soil conditions, such as Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and brings out its flavor.
Compared to Gineboshi, it has a higher sake content of -10, but the balance with the acidity makes it a light drinker.
You can enjoy the elegant aroma, rich flavor, and clear, elegant taste.
The recommended temperature range is cold sake,You can enjoy the sake without losing its quality even when heated.So please try it! !
Hirosaki Park, where you can see the collaboration between Hirosaki Castle and cherry blossoms,Japan's three major cherry blossom viewing spotsIt is counted as one of the.
The park is surrounded on all sides by an outer moat, and when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the water surface of the moat is covered with petals."Flower raft"Ha,“A spectacular view you must see before you die”It is even called.
We have incorporated the flower raft, which is a symbol of Hirosaki, into the label design of "Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Hanamoi", which is brewed with Hirosaki's representative sake rice!
The very chic and elegant design gives it an elegant and luxurious feel, making it a recommended gift.♪
・Standard:Junmai Ginjo
・Rice used：Flower feelings
・yeast: Mahoroba Gin
・Rice polishing ratio：40%
・Alcohol content:15 degrees
・Japanese sake level：−10
・acidity：1.4
・Recommended temperature range:Cold (about 15 minutes after taking it out of the refrigerator)
Pairing menu
Rokkon Junmai Daiginjo Hanamoi Pairing
- Mushroom and red sea bream steamed in a clay pot
- Boiled spiny crab
- Flounder with kelp
- Grilled turban shell
Just like the Gineboshi, we recommend pairing it with Aomori's specialty products for an elegant look.♪
Since Hanamoi has a sweeter quality, it would be best to pair it with rich and flavorful snacks!
Mushroom and red sea bream steamed in a clay pot
Earlier I introduced the refreshing red sea bream carpaccio, but this one is steamed red sea bream soaked in flavor.
During the cold winter months, you'll want to enjoy the combination of ``Rokukon Junmai Ginjo Hanamoi'' with warm steamed rice in a clay pot.♪
Furthermore, if you warm up your body and mind, you will have a blissful moment!
Boiled spiny crab
In Aomori, it is called the ``hairy crab of Mutsu Bay.''"Spined crab"is exquisite! !
It is a member of the same family as the hairy crab,Rich crab miso is in season in spring.It's packed with a lot of sake, and it's perfect for sake! !
Of course, the crab meat is full of flavor and delicious!
In Aomori, the season for cherry blossom viewing is said to be the season for spiny crabs, so it's a seasonal ingredient that you'll definitely want to try in spring.♪
Although it is a little smaller than hairy crabs, it boasts the same deliciousness and costs about one-third to one-fourth of hairy crabs.
I have no choice but to go to Aomori for Rokkon and spiny crabs.♪
Flounder with kelp
Introducing yet another snack that is perfect to accompany alcohol!
Other white fish such as sea bream can enjoy a sticky texture and depth of flavor when seasoned with konbu, but flounder retains a firm texture even when seasoned with konbu, so the sweetness and flavor of konbu is directly transmitted.
Isn't this a pairing that you can enjoy without sacrificing the elegant sweetness and graceful aroma of "Rokukon Junmai Daiginjo Hanamoi"?♪
It is said that it is delicious to eat the flavored rice with ochazuke! !
Konbujime is a great snack that can be easily prepared as it is simply sandwiching sashimi with kelp.
Grilled turban shell
Turban shells are also abundantly caught on the Sea of Japan side of Aomori Prefecture.
We recommend simply grilling the turban shells and eating them!
The fragrant aroma of a little soy sauce and the crunchy texture full of the flavor of the sea go perfectly with the rich flavor of Junmai Daiginjo, and it's sure to put a smile on your face.♪
Although you may think of grilling it on a grill, you can easily make it at home in a frying pan, so please give it a try! !
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.♪
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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With the creator"Connect"
The thoughts of the creator"Peek"
our worldview"Spread"
Cheers with a hands-on pose again next time!
