Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Haha...but Metabo.....Isn't Britain just a booze based theme park? Ooh, cut to the quick! --were I British... Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 theme park? No, more like assylum heaven where the people running the assylum fear disrespecting anyone's human rights for fear of criticism. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hitachi Hanagasumi: 1,580 yen for the bottle above. Advertised as being "pure Ibaraki": --Ibaraki rice (Chiyo Nishiki) --Ibaraki water (from Mt. Tsukuba) --Ibaraki yeast (Hitachi Koubo) ...the last one being the most significant, I suspect. Many "local" sakes seem to use one of a few popular strains of yeast, mixed with local rice and water. The Hitachi Koubo is apparently a unique, local strain of koubo. And it does taste rather unique. Almost a bit effervescent, if that makes sense. This sake is very dry (highest rank on the 5-point scale), yet with a kind of "fizzy" feeling to it. Hard to explain. On the light side as far as flavor and smell go, but definitely has a presence... Kind of an odd one. But I have to say I rather like it. It really holds its dryness with acidic conviction, even into the aftertaste. I'll give this one a 6, and also keep an eye out to see if there are other sakes using this particular koubo. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 A delicious やや辛口 with a subtle kick. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I really need to try some sake, haven't for a long time. Until now I've always thought it tasted the same. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I would suggest the grls stick to ume shu and leave the sake alone. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Miharukoma Hatsushibori from Miharu, Fukushima: 1600 yen for the above bottle. Only one store in town that I know of that regularly carries Miharukoma. Happened to chance by there yesterday, and picked up this bottle. From the name, assume it is the first batch from last year's new rice. A bit lighter at first sip than I remember of regular Miharukoma, but good, reasonably strong, dry aftertaste. 6 or 7 out of 10. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Must say I do like the bottles and labels. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 How much sake do you sake drinkers drink in a sitting? You know how when you have a few beers, maybe a few cans, maybe more. What is it with sake? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 A guided tour of ponshu-kan. Recorded it on my friend's GoPro but he didn't give me the video. http://youtu.be/9fmmxO6dbeI Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 In a sitting, meal of sushi, sashimi, I would drink a 750ml bottle. Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Interesting that, Man. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 In a sitting, meal of sushi, sashimi, I would drink a 750ml bottle. I'd be on the floor after that! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I once downed a 1.5 litre bottle in one night. I was out for 2 days and my bones felt like jelly. That was a long time ago and I wish not to repeat it. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 haha....reminds me of cider drinking days down the park when I was 15. 3 litres of Omega Cider, 8% for 1.50.......blootered!! Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I once got so blasted on it, I couldn't touch alcohol for 6 months after. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 cider or sake? Saw a nomihodai at a izakaya today, 1200¥ for 2 hrs only sake/nihon-shu Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Can't imagine sake being abused like that now that I've learnt my lesson. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I once got so blasted on it, I couldn't touch alcohol for 6 months after. A few years back I got spectacularly drunk. The hangover seemed to last best part of a week. I really was off any kind of drink for months. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Zao, from Shiroishi, Miyagi. Picked it up just for the name. Label features depiction of Mt. Zao as seen from Shiroishi: 1820 yen. Mellow, but with a flavor that spreads throughout the mouth. No tinny or clunky notes. Subtle but... surprisingly good, given that I usually like much more strongly-flavored sakes. Not dry, but not syrupy. 6. Link to post Share on other sites
yodel 0 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I wish I could describe drinks like that. I just can't! Good name that. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 No expertise needed, just drink and write whatever comes to mind. If writer's block sets in, drink some more! Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Must admit, I'm really rubbish at the food and drink explanations as well. I'd be rubbish on an oishii programme. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 on an oishii program, they just say oishii all the time. Anybody could do that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 on an oishii program, they just say oishii all the time. Anybody could do that. Sometimes they say, "Umai!" Link to post Share on other sites
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