Hello everyone! This is Ai, a sake-loving blogger ✨
The other day, I attended the “Masumi and Souhomare Sake Brewery Explanation Meeting” held at Torarenbo Yaesu! A dream collaboration between two major sake brands that any sake lover would know: “Masumi” from Nagano and “Souhomare” from Tochigi. Being able to compare eight types of sake while listening to the brewers’ explanations was truly a heavenly time for sake lovers.
So Popular It Was Booked Immediately! Cheers with Sake-Loving Friends
I received information about this event from Torarenbo, where I had a sake meeting in January, via LINE, and I booked it right away! I hadn’t decided who to invite yet, but I found myself securing seats for four people (laughs).
No wonder, it was a very popular event that was fully booked the next day!
After thinking about who to invite, I invited three friends who love sake, and headed to Torarenbo Yaesu. Despite the slightly early start time of 6 pm, everyone readily agreed to participate.
The Venue Was Full of Sake Fans!
When I entered the restaurant, the venue was full of sake fans! Most of the other attendees were older, so I was a bit nervous. However, as the meeting started with greetings from the manager, Masumi Miyasaka Brewery, and Souhomare, my nervousness quickly disappeared with delicious sake in front of me!
When I entered the restaurant, the venue was full of sake fans! Most of the other attendees were older, so I was a bit nervous. However, as the meeting started with greetings from the manager, Masumi Miyasaka Brewery, and Souhomare, my nervousness quickly disappeared with delicious sake in front of me!
Masumi and Souhomare, a Lineup of Jewels
The lineup for this tasting included a total of eight types: four from Masumi and four from Souhomare.
Masumi
Masumi Junmai Ginjo Usunigori (Active)
Masumi Junmai Ginjo Shikkoku KURO
MIYASAKA Junmai Ginjo Aiyama
MIYASAKA Junmai Ginjo Miyamanishiki Shiboritate
Souhomare
Souhomare New Junmai
Souhomare Kimoto Special Junmai Sake
Souhomare Kimoto Brewed Junmai Daiginjo Raw Sake
Souhomare Junmai Daiginjo Gohyakumangoku Raw Sake
One of the attractions of this meeting was being able to freely ask the brewers questions like, “Which one would go well with a strawberry dish?” They carefully explained the characteristics of each sake and recommended ways to drink it, deepening my knowledge of sake even further ✨
My Favorite Is…
Among all eight types, my favorite was “Souhomare Kimoto Brewed Junmai Daiginjo Raw Sake.” The gorgeous aroma unique to Daiginjo and the deep flavor unique to Kimoto brewing captivated me from the first sip.
It goes without saying that I asked for a refill (laughs).
Exquisite Dishes That Delight Both the Eyes and the Palate
At this meeting, not only the sake but also the dishes were wonderful!
At this meeting, not only the sake but also the dishes were wonderful!
- Meat Roll with Leek and Vinegar Miso
- Iida Oden with Green Onion Sauce
- Strawberry and Narazuke Cheese Shirarare Monaka
- Salt Squid and Grape Water Kimchi
- Matsumoto Specialty Sanzoku Yaki
- Fried Potatoes with Green Chili Miso Sauce
- Sea Bream Dashi Oshibori Udon with Yuzu Miso
- Chewy Water Dumplings with Clam Broth
- Assorted Sashimi
- Kiriboshi Daikon Oyaki with Nozawana Soy Sauce
Each dish was made with consideration for its compatibility with sake, truly a blissful moment. In particular, the “Strawberry and Narazuke Cheese Shirarare Monaka” was very popular at our table, and we couldn’t stop asking for refills.
Three Hours Flew By!
The delicious sake, dishes, and conversation with fellow sake lovers were so much fun that three hours flew by in no time. At the end, there was a surprise from the chef, with the appearance of apple pizza and crab kanpyo rolls! They entertained us until the very end.
Such a wonderful sake meeting is truly a precious experience.
The next event is scheduled for June, so I’m already looking forward to it! I wonder which brewery’s sake we’ll be able to drink next time?
Sake lovers, Torarenbo’s sake meetings are definitely not to be missed! Please come and join us.
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