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60th｜Kusaka Musou
60th｜Kusaka Musou
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This time's favorite person
Mr. Shinji Kusaka
Shinji Hinoshita is a master brewer who was born in Hiroshima in 1965. After setting the record as the youngest brewer (28 years old) at Chiyonoharu Sake Brewery, he founded Kusaka Muso at Murashige Sake Brewery. From 2019, we moved our base to Amabuki Sake Brewery in Saga and continue the brand. He is a unique person who admires Bruce Lee, has played in SASUKE, and is also known as a big baseball fan.
This time, as an extra edition, we would like to introduce Shinji Kusaka, who is not a sake brewer but owns his own brand, ``Hinoshita Musou.''
Reason for introducing “Kusaka Musou”
We introduce Kusaka Musou not only because of its appeal as an alcoholic beverage, but also because we believe that there is deep value in the person of the brewer, Shinji Kusaka.
At the young age of 28, he became the youngest brewer at the time, launched the sake brand ``Kusaka Muso'' that bears his name, and is an extremely rare figure in the sake industry, as he continues to create a brand that goes beyond sake breweries. The fact that a toji personally owns a brand shows the determination and belief he puts into his sake, and it can be said to be a unique challenge.
Kusaka's unique value is that he is able to explain in his own words not only his sake-brewing techniques that produce a gorgeous and deep flavor, but also the charms and difficulties of the job of being a brewer. We believe that this event, where drinkers can connect directly with the makers and share a cup with them, will be an opportunity to experience a new way to enjoy and deeply understand sake.
This time, we will be offering two bottles (300ml each) of ``Kusaka Musou Sparkling'' and ``Kusaka Musou Yago Yeast'' brewed with the phantom No. 8 yeast.
Enjoy interacting not only with the brewery but also with the international sake brewery students (participants).♩
We look forward to your participation!
This time's sake
●Kusaka Musou Junmai Sparkling (300ml)
``Kusaka Muso Junmai Sparkling'' is a sparkling Japanese sake created by master brewer Shinji Kusaka. Made using Ganohana from Saga Prefecture, it features fine bubbles created through natural fermentation. It has a gorgeous and refreshing aroma, a richness that lets you feel the flavor of rice, and a silky texture. (Amabuki Sake Brewery)
It is dry and has a sharp aftertaste, making it perfect as a toast or as a drink on special occasions.
●Kusaka Musou Yago Yeast (300ml)
``Kusaka Musou Hachigo Yeast'' is a product with outstanding acidity that is unique to Kyokai No. 8 yeast. Immediately after opening the bottle, it is crisp and sharp, but over time it becomes mellow and blends with the sweetness of the rice. This is a sake where you can clearly feel the uniqueness of the yeast when compared with Shichigo yeast.
Kyokai No. 8 yeast (Kumamoto yeast) was once discontinued and was called the ``phantom yeast,'' but its unique acidity and quality have been reevaluated, and it is now being revived and used in some breweries.
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General content
On the day
Join us via Zoom or YouTube Live
The Zoom or YouTube Live URL will be sent to your registered email address the day before and 1 hour before the event. Prepare your drinks and snacks, and when the event start time arrives, click on the URL and join the event.
*Zoom opens 20 minutes before the event start time.
First half
To create a stronger relationship with sake
60 minutes of one-shot competition from the brewery
・Cheers with the brewery
・Introduction to alcohol
・Pairing menu
・Special brewing
・My sake, my dreams, etc.
second half
A deeper and more precious banquet
Sake brewery international students are divided into groups and have a team meeting♪
Please enjoy this opportunity for direct interaction between international students and brewers.
Event details
Deadline for participation
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Expected shipping date
Monday, October 20, 2025
*Scheduled to be delivered to everyone between October 21st and 23rd.
Please be sure to receive it by the day of the event.
Please note that the delivery date and time may change slightly depending on the situation.
Date and time
Saturday, October 25, 2025
・First half 19:00-20:00
・Second half 20:10-21:10
*There is a possibility that it will be slightly extended.
*Zoom opens from 18:40, so please arrive early and wait.
plan
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●Regular purchase (Become a sake brewery student) |
3,500Yen (tax included) |
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●Single purchase (Try it out) |
3,500Yen (tax included) + shipping fee |
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How to participate
You can join us via Zoom or YouTube Live.
Things to prepare for the event
● Ochoco or glasses etc.
● Soft water, ice, lemon, etc.
● Have fun (the most important thing!)
Participant conditions/level etc.
If you like alcohol, you are most welcome. Everyone from sake beginners to experts are welcome to join us, regardless of their knowledge level.♪
You can participate alone or with a friend or partner!
Notes
Please note that Zoom will record the event footage and use it for our SNS, website, various materials, etc. Also, if you do not want your face to appear in the recording video, etc., please let us know in advance so we can edit it.
Regarding alcohol sales
We do not sell alcoholic beverages to persons under 20 years of age. I didn't start drinking until I was 20. Drinking and driving is prohibited by law. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy or breastfeeding may affect the development of the fetus and infant. Alcohol should be delicious and in moderation. Recycle after drinking.
