Chichibu Nama Reishu, Honjozo (Buko Shuzou)

2022-07-03

Tasting Comment

The flavor is modest and you slightly feel the flavor of alcohol. When you drop it in your mouth, you find the freshness, the sweetness and the acidity. The flavor of melon follows. This is the typical type of Nakazame. You won’t be sated with it. It is good to enjoy it in cold in hot season.

Taste Chart

Sweet-Dry: 2/5 (1 is sweet, 5 is Dry)

Fruity-Acid: 3/5 (1 is Fruity, 5 is Acid)

Light-Bold: 3/5 (1 is Light, 5 is Bold)

5℃~10℃

White fish Sushimi or Edamame with salt, Tofu will be a good partner. You can also enjoy Japanese summer.

This is like NOUVEAU of white wine. You should enjoy it with fresh cheese or light appetizers.

The tips of this Ippon

Buko Shuzou is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. It is not famous, but it is one of the breweries that are easy to access from Tokyo. I visited this brewery as one of optional tour of a small trip for Chichibu. It usually holds a sightseeing tour, but did not hold it due to Covid 19.  However, they run a shop in their brewery. I went there and bought this bottle. The shop holds tasting room. You can try some bottles and get advice. It was really a nice experience. If you have a chance to visit Chichibu, you should visit this brewery.