Homare Shuzo

Saké Brewery in Kitakata, Fukushima, Japan 🇯🇵

Established in 1918

Contact
2706 Aza Tokiwa-cho, Kitakata, Japan
Description
Through consistent quality and continuous technological improvement, the company has grown into one of the leading sake breweries in the Tohoku region.
"Aizu Homare," incorporates the name "Aizu" to promote the name of Aizu sake nationwide, and was named "Homare" in hiragana for its ease of reading, remembering, and familiarity.

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6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle @ sbwf 2018.
Light yellow color.
Tart with lots of lime and yuzy. Finishes dry with more citricness. Balanced, tasty.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Sep 2018 at 10:58

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottled at Stockholm Beer Festival. Hazy whiteish yellow. Aroma of yuzu and lychee. Tart with medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Tart, concentrated yuzu. Mild peppery spicy tones. Interesting drink.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Sep 2018 at 10:57

5.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 7.5
Bottle at home. Yellowish pour. Nose floral, coconut, sugar. Tastes of perfume, light medicinal, coconut meat, rubbing alcohol. Touch rough on palate and bit sweet overall.
Tried from Bottle on 27 Jul 2017 at 22:02

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled@SBWF2014. Hazy yellow colour with no head. Aroma is very strong citrus, along with some mild grains and a bit soapy notes too. Flavour is grains, rice, strong citrusy notes with a mild citrusy bitterness blending together with the slight sweetness of it.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2014 at 23:47

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
How: Bottle.

Where: SBWF 2014.

Appearance: Clear colour with no head.

Aroma: Rice, alcohol, some fruit.

Body: Medium body, no carbonation.

Flavour: Rice, alcohol, spices, fruit.
Tried from Bottle on 14 Oct 2014 at 11:25