We're trying our hand at creating the original egg sake, a flavor of Sendai Castle Town! What does it taste like? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture has a traditional "tamagozake" that has been around for over 100 years?

for over 320 years,a sake brewerythat has been in business"Ganso Tamagoshu,"and some unexpected recipes using it.

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What is egg sake?

First, let's search for the general "egg sake"

Tamagozake is an alcoholic drink made by mixing sake with eggs and sugar and heating it. It is a type of hot cocktail

(From Wikipedia)

As you can imagine, it has a strong image of being a sweet drink. It has a stronger custard-like taste than amazake

The unique feature of Katsuyama Brewery's "Original Egg Liquor" is that while most "egg liquor" is preferred as a hot drink, it is "delicious whether served hot or cold."

Sendai Dateya Katsuyama Sake Brewery

Katsuyama Brewery's "Original Egg Sake"is a very historic sake in Sendai, as indicated on the packaging in the photo, boasting a tradition of over 100 years and representing the taste of Sendai's castle town.

Katsuyama Brewery, which produces the sake, is a traditional brewery with a history of over 320 years. Since 1857 (Ansei 4),sake purveyor to the Date family, and remains the only brewery that continues to serve them to this day.

During the Meiji and Taisho periods,the Shozankanwas established as a guesthouse for the brewery owners.
In 1924, it became the designated lodging place for members of the imperial family during their visits to Sendai, and has since been serving Sendai's finest sake and cuisine. It is said that during the Taisho era, Shozan Brewery's "Original Egg Sake" was particularly popular among women.

Katsuyama Sake Brewery's "Original Egg Sake" allows you to enjoy the traditional method of brewing that has been passed down for generations in Katsuyama

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Actual drinking review and arrangement

I was thinking, "I'll give it a try!", but then I saw that the bottle had instructions on how to make it taste better, so I went to a nearby convenience store and bought some milk, ginger ale, and ice cream to add some flavor

It certainly looks delicious even with some modifications! I can't get enough of these challenges!

Anyway, you can't get started without knowing the original taste, so I'll try it as is

It has a smooth texture. It has a sweetness like custard cream and a slight eggy taste. And the aroma of alcohol lingers in your nose. The alcohol content is a little high at around 10%, so I like the taste if you sip it slowly. It may be difficult for those who don't like sake

Egg sake mixed with milk (1 part egg sake to 2 parts milk)

Next up,eggnog mixed with milk.

Just as I expected, the custard cream had a mellow flavor. It also had a slight eggy taste. The aroma of sake was prominent, and when I asked a friend who doesn't like sake to try it, he said, "The aroma of sake is strong, and to be honest, I don't think I can handle it."

Personally, I think it would be popular with women who like alcohol. Adding a little coffee might also be a good idea

Egg sake and ginger ale (1 part egg sake to 1 part ginger ale)

Next up,eggnog mixed with ginger ale.

I was surprised when I drank it! It was delicious!! To be honest, I didn't have high expectations before drinking it, but the alcoholic taste was pretty much gone and it was easy to drink. I gulped it down. My friend who couldn't drink the milk mix earlier was also very excited, saying, "This is delicious! It's like carbonated Capis!"

It's perfect for a hot day or after work. It's refreshing, so I highly recommend everyone give it a try, even if you think it's a gimmick! It'll probably exceed your expectations! The only thing you need to be careful of is drinking too much! Wow, I was surprised

Vanilla ice cream with egg and sake

The last thing I tried wasvanilla ice cream topped with eggnog. I started with just a little, but I wanted more, so I ended up adding more eggnog. It added a richer flavor and was delicious. This might be even better with coffee!? Maybe it would go well with chocolate ice cream too!?

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Conclusion

I reviewed this historic egg sake, and I was particularly surprised by the ginger ale mix! It was an unexpected combination, and it far exceeded my expectations

"Alcohol is the best medicine, but it's also the root of all diseases."While it's true that drinking in moderation can help prevent lifestyle-related diseases and offer health benefits, it's not without its advantages.

Egg sake has long been a popular drink to have when you're starting to get a cold, but it's also said to help you fall asleep more easily

It would be great if egg sake, which is slightly sweet and easy to drink, could also have health and beauty benefits. Moderate alcohol content promotes blood circulation and raises body temperature, making it a recommended drink to have before going to bed

If you're struggling with the chills caused by air conditioning or summer fatigue that can make it hard to fall asleep, why not give this a try? It also makes a stylish gift. This egg sake is available for purchase at the Sendai Dateya Katsuyama Sake Brewery listed below, so please give it a try!

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Katsuyama Sake Brewery <Information>

• Sales company: Sendai Dateya Katsuyama Sake Brewery Co., Ltd
• Address: 25-1 Futamata, Fukuoka, Izumi-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
• Phone number: 022-348-2614
• URL: Sendai Dateya Katsuyama Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Official Website

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TikTok videos

@neft_tohoku This is the original egg liqueur from Katsuyama Brewery, a historic sake brewery in Sendai that was once the official brewery of the Date family. 🍶 The egg flavor is delicious, like castella cake. It has an alcohol content of about 10% and is quite sweet, so we recommend mixing it with milk or drinking it hot! #Sendai #KatsuyamaBrewery #EggLiquor #Alcohol ♬ Coketime – Official Sound Studio

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