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武重本家酒造 Takeshige Honke Brewing

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Location: 2179 Motai, Saku, Nagano 384-2206, Japan　

In operation since: 1868

Representative brand: Misonotake

About the brewery

Takeshige Honke Sake Brewery is located in the Saku region of Nagano Prefecture, and it is on the Nakasendo Road, which was one of the five routes of the Edo period that connects Edo to Kyoto. The residences and 30 buildings of the brewery are registered as tangible cultural properties of Japan. Tokuzaemon Takeshige acquired the rights to brew sake at the current location in the first year of the Meiji era. The brewery’s distinctive feature is the kimoto-zukuri method. Kimoto-zukuri is a traditional method where, instead of adding a lactic acid culture, the brewer cultivates a natural lactic acid bacteria through a process called yamaoroshi.

Featured Sake

Prefecture: Nagano

Rice: Miyama Nishiki

Alcohol %: 19%

Misonotake Kimoto Genshu

The origin of the taste of Misonotake brand. This sake features a rich, savory umami taste but it is easy to drink even for newcomers to kimoto style sake. To craft this sake, Takeshige Honke uses rice, water, and koji (the cultured mold that forms the taste of all sake) from the area. Enjoy the traditional taste and texture of this jizake (small batch artisan sake) from Nagano!

Prefecture: Nagano

Rice: Miyama Nishiki

Alcohol: 12%

Murasaki Tsuyukusa Junmai Ginjo

This junmai ginjo has a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. With a gentle and refreshing taste like morning dew, it is a perfect sake for a summer party. Enjoy chilled or room temperature.

Prefecture: Nagano

Rice: Miyama Nishiki

Rice Polishing rate: 70%

Alcohol: 18%

Misonotake Kurauchi Nama Jukusei

Nama sake refers to unpasteurized sake with a fresh, fruity, and lively taste. This nama sake has a distinct flavor from other nama style brews. Known for its strong flavor and sweetness, this kimoto made sake is aged at room temperature for more than half a year without heat treatment.

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