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Houhai is a sake produced by Miura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. The brand name "Houhai" comes from the sake brewing rice "Houhai rice" which is grown under contract only by this brewery in the whole country.
This is a carefully crafted and delicious sake made with the motto of "Japanese sake made with care."
Price of Houhai Tokubetsu Junmaishu : 720ml 3,000JPY , 1800ml 5,000JPY
This "Tokubetsu Jyunmaishu" is made using locally grown "Houhai Rice," polished to 55% for the koji rice and 60% for the polished rice.
This is a classic brand sake that can be enjoyed on a daily basis, allowing you to experience the umami flavor derived from "Hohai rice."
| Ingredients | Hohai rice |
| polishing ratio | 55% |
| Alcohol content | 16-17% |
The balance between the refreshing aroma and the gentle flavor of "Hohai rice" is excellent, so you'll never tire of drinking it.
It's delicious when chilled, but we recommend drinking it at room temperature or lukewarm.
The brewery that produces the "Houhai" brand is Miura Shuzo Co., Ltd. (official website: https://houhai.co.jp/) in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Founded in 1930, it is a small family-run brewery currently led by the Miura brothers, the fifth generation brewers.
The brand name "Houhai" comes from "Houhai rice," a type of rice suitable for sake brewing that is grown under contract only by this brewery in the entire country.
Using high-quality rice suitable for sake brewing and underground water from the Iwaki and Akakura mountain ranges, we brew sake with a focus on careful small-batch brewing, where you can see the face of the brewer, under the motto of "Japanese brewing good sake."
With its calming aroma and gentle flavor, this sake goes well with any meal. Here are some recommended dishes that go well with it.
・Japanese cuisine in general
・Beef steak
・Stir-fried seafood
"I first bought this after seeing it on TV. Just as it was introduced on the show, it was mellow and dry and very delicious. It's a precious sake, so I'll cherish it and drink it." (Man/60s)
”When served cold, it has a moderate fruity flavor and a light, crisp taste. When served warm, the fruity flavor and umami increase, and the final dryness is very tasty.” (Man/50s)
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