Houhai - Junmai Ginjosyu "Houhai Mai" [720ml, 1,800ml]

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 Junmai Ginjyosyu "Houhai Mai" : 720ml 5,000JPY , 1800ml 9,000JPY

What is Hohai Junmai Ginjosyu "Houhai Mai"?

The sake is made using local rice, which has the same name as the sake brand, and the brewer has a strong attachment to it, saying, "If it's not delicious, there's no point." This is Hohai's standard Junmai Ginjosyu, and it is also a sake that shows the progress that Hohai has made every year.

This Junmai Ginjosyu is made from "Houhai rice", a type of rice suitable for sake brewing that is contract-grown exclusively by this brewery in the country, and has been refined to 55% to create the perfect drink to accompany a meal.

Taste characteristics of Hohai Junmai Ginjosyu "Houhai Mai" (sweetness, sourness, depth of flavor, aroma, suitable temperature)

When you put it in your mouth, the lingering aroma spreads throughout your mouth, and the moderate rice flavor is pleasant, with a gentle, full-bodied, beautiful aroma. It has a rich flavor, but is very well-balanced and harmonious, with a late acidity that tightens the aftertaste, making it a unique drink.

We recommend drinking it slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Characteristics of the brewery

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."

Recommended dishes that go well with Hohai Junmaisyu "Houhai Mai"

It goes well with any dish, but it is especially good with fish dishes. Here are some recommended dishes.

・Grilled fish

・Stewed fish

・Sashimi (red or white)

Reviews of Junmai Ginjosyu "Houhai Mai"

"The aroma is mild, but the taste is full of fruity sweetness and has a clean, sharp taste, just as you'd expect from Houhai - delicious!." (Man/40s)

”It has a refreshing melon-like aroma and a gentle taste, making it easy to drink. It remains refreshing even after you put it in your mouth. I remember drinking it a long time ago, and it's still as delicious as ever. It's the perfect sake for your sake debut.” (Man/40s)