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What is Akita's sake "Yuki no Bijin"? A special sake made in a corner of an apartment building

You may have heard that Akita sake is delicious, but wouldn't you like to try some rare sake that's hard to come by?

This article will"Yukino Bijin,"provide a detailed explanation of

What is Yuki's beauty?

Yukino Bijin isAkita Brewing Co., Ltd.a type of sake manufactured and sold by

The water used for brewing comes from a spring at the foot of Mount Taihei, which takes two hours round trip to collect, but because the water source is deep in the mountains, it's even possible to encounter bears

It can also be said that Akita Brewing Co., Ltd. is committed to producing pure rice sake, eliminating the use of all sugars and acidulants

Akita Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Akita Brewery Co., Ltd
  • Address: 5-2 Narayama Noborimachi, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-0021
  • Phone number: 018-832-2818
  • Official URL:https://yukinobijin.com/

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Yukino Bijinand Yeast No. 6

is used most frequently, yeast strain No. 6.

Yeast No. 6, officially knownKyokai No. 6 yeast, was first discovered by Fujio Oana, a National Tax Agency engineer, from the moromi (fermented mash) of Aramasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., also located in Akita Prefecture, as a superior yeast.

The yeast is cultivated and sold by the Brewery Society of Japan, a public interest incorporated association. No. 6 yeast has the unique ability to ferment at temperatures as low as 10 degrees Celsius or less, and so despite its rather plain appearance compared to the latest yeasts, it has been loved for a long time

Among Yukino Bijin's offerings,"Junmai Daiginjo Reiwa 4th Year Entry Specification"and"Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki No. 6 Yeast Extra Dry."there are some excellent sakes that use this No. 6 yeast, such as

Furthermore, the connection between Aramasa Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. and Akita Jozo Co., Ltd. extends beyond just yeast strain No. 6."NEXT 5,"Akita breweries aiming for next-generation sake brewing, Yusuke Sato of Aramasa Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. and Tadahiko Kobayashi of Akita Jozo Co., Ltd. are working together.

Not only are sake breweries based in Akita City using the same No. 6 yeast to brew fine sake, but they are also engaging in new initiatives such as sake tasting events and joint brewing, which is sure to be an irresistible trend for sake fans

Reference:Japan Brewing Association "Kyokai Yeast®"

Yuki's beautyAppetizer recipes that go well with

When sake fans get their hands on some delicious sake, they want to make some easy snacks to go with it right away, so we'd like to introduce you to a quick and easy snack that goes perfectly with Yukino Bijin: canned mackerel with plum paste and white dressing

A recipe for canned mackerel with plum and white dressing that goes well with sake

Ingredients (for 1 person)

  • Canned boiled mackerel (1 can)
  • Mayonnaise (1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • Peanuts (20g)
  • Pickled plum (1 piece)

How to make it

  1. Coarsely crush the peanuts
  2. Separate the canned mackerel into the juice and flesh, and wipe off the moisture from the flesh with kitchen paper
  3. Remove the seeds from the umeboshi and pound them with a knife
  4. Mix the mackerel, mayonnaise, crushed peanuts, and pounded pickled plums in a bowl and serve on a plate
  5. Sprinkle peanuts on top to taste and enjoy!

This is a snack made with the popular canned mackerel, and the steps aren't too difficult, so it's an easy recipe to make

You can also heat the peanuts a little in a toaster oven if you like, which will give them a fragrant flavor and improve the texture. Adding too much mayonnaise will overpower the delicate flavor of Yuki no Bijin, so be sure to measure the amount carefully before adding it

summary

Yukino Bijin is a pure rice sake produced and sold by Akita Brewery Co., Ltd., located in a corner of an apartment building in Narayama, Akita City.I learned that it is a sake brewed using a lot of No. 6 yeast developed by Aramasa Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., using a traditional, solid method

This is a type of sake that is difficult to come by, but if you do find it, be sure to try its deep flavor

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