Junmai Ginjo Murokagenshu Shichijuro
Sake brewed with the blessings of nature from Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro
Receiving the blessings of the famed peak, Mt. Bandai, Inagawashuzoten was founded in 1848 in Inawashiro Town, which lies at its foot. The very name "Inagawa" is derived from "Ina" (representing rice) and "Kawa" (river, representing the underground waters of Mt. Bandai). Its flagship brands are the classic "Inagawa" and "Shichijuro," the latter holding numerous awards from sake appraisals.
Aizu Toji Takeshi Abe states that they often brew with Fukushima-grown "Gohyakumangoku" and Nagano-grown "Miyamanishiki." "In recent years," he says, "we have also begun brewing a new Junmai sake using the prefectural 'Yumenokaori' rice." The brewery's history is venerable, yet its artisans are young. Under the sixth-generation head, whose motto is "Sake brewing is human development," they protect tradition while simultaneously challenging themselves with new brewing methods. The goal they always strive for, states Toji Abe, is "delicious sake, with few off-flavors."
Inagawashuzoten, which practices sincere sake brewing with a select, focused lineup, has garnered many fans. Among their offerings, the "Shichijuro Muroka Series"—brewed slowly over many days at low temperatures to extract the innate umami of the rice—is not infrequently sold out. Its flavor is characterized by a refreshing aroma and a solid, profound umami. It is a sake one must truly experience.
Inagawashuzoten
Today, we would like to introduce Inagawashuzoten, which brews specialty local sake blessed by the famed Mt. Bandai.
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Founded in 1848 (Kaei 1) in Inawashiro Town. Aizu was originally a town where sake brewing flourished, but Inagawashuzoten is now the only sake brewery remaining in Inawashiro Town. To ensure the tradition of Inawashiro's sake culture is not lost, "true local sake" is being crafted by local brewers who love their hometown. The renowned sake "Inagawa" represents the lifeblood of Japanese sake—"rice" and "water." It was named using "Ina" (for rice) and "Kawa" (river, for the underground water of Mt. Bandai).
Inagawashuzoten Address: 4916 Aza Shinmachi, Inawashiro Town, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
At the 2023 Fukushima Prefecture Autumn Sake Appraisal, "Hyakujugo Junmai Ginjo" won the Fukushima Prefecture Governor's Award in the Kirameki Yeast Category. The Muroka Genshu (unfiltered, undiluted) series "Shichijuro" has also gained popularity among sake fans outside the prefecture.
Great rice, great water, great people. Fukushima sake.
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