Let me introduce you to “Dewazakura Oka junmai ginjo sake” from Dewazakura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
This sake has two types of bottles: a brown bottle for “hi-ire” (pasteurized) and a green bottle for “nama” (unpasteurized). However, the one I purchased this time is the green bottle “nama”
If you come to Japan, I would recommend trying “nama” sake, which means unpasteurized sake. I will explain the reason why later.
Basic information about “Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake”.
First, we will organize basic information about “Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake”, including information about the brewery and the alcohol percentage.
About the brewery of “Dewazakura”, Dewazakura Sake Brewery.
Here is the information about the brewery of “Dewazakura”, Dewazakura Sake Brewery.
| Brewery name | DEWAZAKURA SAKE BREWERY CO.,Ltd. |
| Location | Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. |
| Founded year | 1,892 |
| Main product | Dewazakura |
Basic information on Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake (numerical evaluation)
We organize the numerical evaluation of “”Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake” with reference to the label and the official website.
| Types of sake | Junmai Ginjo Sake |
| Rice polishing ratio | 50% |
| Raw rice | 100% Japanese sake rice suitable for brewing |
| Alcohol degree | 15% |
Impressions of “Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake” (evaluation/review)
The color and aroma of “Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake”o are as follows.
Dewazakura-Oka has a clear, transparent color as shown in the photo.
The most notable feature is its wonderful aroma.
When you open the lid, a fruity and sweet aroma reminiscent of melon or lychee spreads out.
Characteristics of the taste of “Dewazakura-Oka Junmai Ginjo sake”
The taste is slightly sweet sake, and you can hardly feel the spiciness.
Sake has a strong aroma, so when you put it in your mouth, the aroma spreads in your mouth and you can enjoy the sensation of it coming out of your nose.
It’s a very easy-to-drink sake, so many Japanese people who don’t like sake can drink it.
Summary
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Dewazakura Sake Brewery’s “Dewazakura Oka” is a very aromatic and easy-to-drink Japanese sake, so we recommend it even to those who are not fond of sake.
There are several reasons why you should try “nama sake” when visiting Japan.
Regular sake is typically pasteurized to improve its shelf life, but “nama” sake is a type of Japanese sake that is shipped without being pasteurized while still bottled.
Due to the difficulty of quality control, “nama” sake is challenging to transport by ship for an extended period, making its distribution outside of Japan very limited.
“Nama” sake often has a richer aroma and is considered to be very delicious compared to pasteurized sake. It is often made from freshly squeezed sake, so you can enjoy a fresh taste.
Finding “nama” sake in Japan is relatively easy, as you can try it by visiting a liquor store that specializes in Japanese sake or an izakaya that serves it.
