Jugetsushizenryu Tokubetsu Junmaishu
First, There is Water: Jizake Brewing that Leverages the Local Climate and Terroir.
The forest on the mountain rising behind the brewery. When you speak of the deliciousness of Suzunoi Shuzoten's sake, you must first speak of this mountain, an indispensable, nature-rich presence. "Japanese giant flying squirrels live here, and occasionally, even bears appear," says Chairman Jousuke Suzuki. "But most importantly, the mountain provides an abundance of the pure, clean water that is so crucial for sake brewing." This is Tenei Village, a place of dramatic temperature variations and long famed as one of Fukushima's leading granaries, known for its exceptional rice. Chairman Suzuki proudly calls it, "the best possible location for a sake brewery."
The definitive sake born from this blessed terroir is the limited-edition 'Unfiltered Junmai Ginjo Jugetsu Shizuku Sake.' It is crafted with 'Kame no O' sake rice, cultivated by local contract farmers, and brewed with the brewery's prized soft water. Here, the cool climate, even in the midst of summer, patiently nurtures the yeast and allows the umami to mature. The result is a sake that is beautifully light and refreshingly crisp.
"While the standard-grade 'Suzunoi' is the cherished mainstay for the local community, we receive many orders for our 'limited-edition' sake from outside the prefecture," says Rina Suzuki. This special lineup also includes the 'Hiyaoroshi' and 'Muroka' (unfiltered). These three limited-edition sakes, whose brand strength is growing year after year, are definitely ones to watch.
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Welcome! 🐈 It's me, Fukuneko!
This year has flown by, and it's already December. Time to start my year-end cleaning before things get too hectic, meow! 😺
Today, I'm going to introduce Suzunoi Shuzoten, a brewery deeply rooted in the community of Tenei Village in Iwase District! 🐱
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Since its founding in 1811, Suzunoi Shuzoten has continued to brew sake that takes full advantage of the blessed climate of Tenei Village. 🍶
Tenei Village is a treasure trove of clean and delicious spring water, including the "Maruyama Fudoson no Shimizu," which people travel from all over to collect, and the "Wakui no Shimizu," which is a village cultural asset.
The brewery cherishes the natural flavors born from using the fresh spring water that gushes from the mountain behind them and rice grown locally.
🏘 Suzunoi Shuzoten
📍 1 Yanaka, Makinouchi, Tenei Village, Iwase District, Fukushima Prefecture
Their "Junmai Ginjo Jugetsu Kame no O" is brewed with Kame no O sake rice, which the toji (head brewer) himself cultivates with heartfelt care.
Its melon-like aroma and fresh, rich flavor make it a perfect companion for meals, meow! 😺
Great rice, great water, great people. That's Fukushima sake! 🍶
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