Hatsukame Brewery in Okabe, Fujieda City has come up with its own black label!
The unusual name “Ikigakoi” could be translated as “Stylish Enclosure”! Even so it is a bit difficult to understand in another language!
But it certainly makes for a beautiful label!
Rice milled down to 60%
Alcohol: 15~6 degrees
Dryness: + 4
Acidity: 1.30
Yeast: NO-2
Bottled in March 2014
Clarity: Very clear
Color: Faint golden hue
Aroma: Dry and fruity. Apples
Body: Slightly sirupy
Taste: Strong attack backed up with pleasant alcohol.
Complex and fruity. Apples, honey.
At first almost sweetish and liquorish before ending up on a very dry note.
Disappears fairly quickly with hints of dry honey.
Actually difficult to “catch” as it tends to show new and very elusive facets.
Changes little with food but for a less liquorish impression.
Overall: Another typical sake from Hatsukame Brewery conceived not only to accompany but to happily marry and enhance food.
A sure value to drink on its own or enjoy with any meal. The kind of sake that will make new converts at a BBQ!
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