Learn from a local liquor store! Experience learning about Akita sake on Samurai Residence Street in Kakunodate!

Learn from a local liquor store! Experience learning about Akita sake on Samurai Residence Street in Kakunodate!

Akita has long been one of the nation's leading rice producers, and ``Akita is the country of rice, but also of sake.'' Akita is truly a ``kingdom of fine sake'' that stands out in terms of both the production and consumption of sake.

The sake brewing industry has a long history, and the oldest sake brewery in the prefecture is Hiraizumi in Nikaho City, which was founded in 1487, and is known as the third oldest sake brewery in the country. Records show that in 1726, there were 833 sake breweries.

Why not learn about Akita's sake, which was born in the rich environment of the natural climate, through an experience that includes a tasting where you can learn directly from a sake brewer who was born and raised in the area?

Starting tomorrow, the range of ways to get familiar with and enjoy sake will expand dramatically!

◎ Hosted by the owner of “Kinoshitaya Yoshinari,” a liquor store located on Samurai Residence Street! You can ask me anything about sake♪

Mr. Sakurada, the owner of `` Kinoshitaya Yoshinari, '' was born and raised in Kakunodate .

He knows a lot about Akita's sake, as well as Kakunodate. You will learn about the uniqueness of each sake brewery, the characteristics of the alcohol, and ways to drink it that you have never thought of.

Based on the materials prepared for this course, you will start by learning things you may not know about sake.

First, let's take a quiz on the ``Shikomizu'' used to prepare alcoholic beverages and how to use Akita's tap water! The water in Akita is of good quality, you know? ?

◎You will learn about 3 to 4 types of local sake each time while tasting them. Comes with local cuisine snacks!

We will select seasonal sake from the prefecture's sake breweries, and listen to explanations while tasting them with a choko.

At this time, if it's winter, it's hot sake! So, first of all, after drinking a glass of cold sake, I will try the same sake at a different temperature range.

There is a recommended temperature range for each type of alcohol, and it seems that there are large individual differences in which temperature the drink tastes best at.

I found out that sake is a more filling drink, as it doesn't have to be as strict as wine, etc. when it comes to snacks.

When drinking at home, you'll want to explore your favorite temperature and taste!

We are sure that your life with Japanese sake will become even more profound from tomorrow, as you will learn how to enjoy it in different seasons and the differences in taste depending on the sake cup.

◎ Kakunodate Samurai Residence Street retains the scenery from about 400 years ago! Venue: “Old Ishiguro (Megumi) House”

There are mansions, tea shops, and souvenir shops that you can tour, so we recommend taking a stroll!

The streets lined with samurai residences and black walls make you feel as if you have traveled back in time.