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[Akita Prefecture] What is Hanamura? Introducing sake brewing and our commitment to water, which produces famous sake.

Hanamura is famous as a rare sake that is difficult even for sake enthusiasts to obtain, but since there are no detailed descriptions on the website of the brewery, Ryoseki Sake Brewery, many people may not have a clear idea of ​​what kind of sake it is

In this article, we will explain in detail what kind of sake Hanamura is, as well as their commitment to sake brewing and water

Hanamura ?

Hanamura is a Japanese sake produced in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, and manufactured and sold by Ryoseki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1874 and has continued to produce fine sake that has won awards at numerous tastings and competitions, with a focus on quality

Hanamura is almost always out of stock on online retailers, and even when it is available, there is usually a purchase limit of one bottle per person

If you want to drink it, it's best to buy it immediately if you find it

The commitment to sake

Hanamura was born under the exceptionally detailed technical guidance of the 15th generation Takagi Akitsuna, who inherited the hard-to-obtain Yamagata Prefecture sake "Juyondai" from Takagi Tatsugoro, the 14th generation of Takagi Sake Brewery, and evolved it from the name of a special aged sake into the current product, which is acclaimed for its rich and delicious flavor

At Hanamura, Takagi Akinori oversees everything from the selection of sake rice, brewing methods, quality control, product names, and label design, and this, combined with Ryoseki Sake Brewery's commitment to quality, has resulted in a highly refined sake

Hanamura would not have been possible without the combination of Takagi Akinori's artisanal skills and the philosophy of "being born from harmony among people and fostering harmony among people" that has been passed down since the company's founding at Ryoseki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., which accepted his skills

Our commitment to the water that brews Hanamura

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According to a survey conducted by the Japan Meteorological Agency in 2021, in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, where Ryoseki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is located, the average maximum temperature in the hottest month of July was 30.0 degrees Celsius, and the average minimum temperature in the coldest month of January was -2.4 degrees Celsius

Due to its harsh natural environment with such extreme temperature differences, Yuzawa City is blessed with high-quality water, and the brewing water used by Ryoseki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., "Chikara-mizu," has been selected as one of the "100 Famous Waters of the Showa Era" by the Ministry of the Environment

Chikara-mizu springs from the foot of Mount Furutate in Yuzawa City, and even during periods of low rainfall, the water volume remains constant and the water temperature remains stable at around 13°C

It can be said that Hanamura's high quality is maintained thanks to the power water, which is not only used for sake brewing but also for tea and cooking by locals and is loved as "water of longevity."

Reference: Ministry of the Environment "100 Famous Waters Portal: 100 Famous Waters of the Showa Era"

Reference: Japan Meteorological Agency "Monthly Values ​​for Yuzawa"

Types of Hanamura

There are several types of Hanamura, and the type can be identified at a glance by the label on the front, which lists the rice used to the left of the "Hanamura" label and the classification of the sake to the right

The types of Hanamura are summarized in the table below

Types of Hanamura

raw material

raw rice

Alcohol content

Rice polishing ratio

Junmaishu Rikuhaneda

Rice Koji

Land Haneda 100%

15 degrees

55％

Pure rice sake Misato Nishiki

Rice Koji

100% Misato Nishiki

15 degrees

55％

Junmai Ginjo Dewa Sansan

Rice Koji

Dewasansan 100%

15 degrees

50％

Junmai Ginjo Omachi

Rice Koji

100% Omachi

15 degrees

50％

Junmai Ginjo Akita Sake Komachi

Rice Koji

100% Akita Komachi sake

15 degrees

50％

Junmai Ginjo Sake Mirai

Rice Koji

Sake Mirai 100%

15 degrees

50％

Junmai Daiginjo

Rice Koji

Aizan 100%

15 degrees

45％

The quantity is generally sold in 1.8L bottles, but it seems that Junmaishu Riku Haneda is also sold in 4.8L bottles

Recommended snacks for Hanamura

Hanamura should be served chilled (20-25°C) to enjoy its uwadachika (upper incense)

We would like to introduce you to the "shoppemono" (a type of food) that is perfect as a snack while drinking Hanamura

Ingredients (for 1 person)

  • Gibasa (75g)
  • Miso (1/2 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce (1/2 tablespoon)
  • 1 pinch of diced soy sauce
  • Sugar (to taste)

How to make

  1. Open the gibasa into a bowl and add the seasonings
  2. Mix well and it's done

In hot weather, we recommend putting it on tofu to make a chilled tofu recipe, which goes well with Hanamura

summary

We learned that Hanamura is a famous sake that Akita Prefecture can be proud of, born from the teachings of Takagi Akinori of Takagi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd., the creator of "Juyondai," and the traditions that Ryoseki Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. has upheld

It's quite difficult to get hold of, but if you do find it, be sure to give it a try

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