Winter's prelude, "ichi," bursts forth with energy.

This is the first sake of the brewing year from Tsuchida Shuzo, a vibrant, freshly pressed sake that exudes life. Crafted with low-milled rice (90%) and a brewing method that maximizes the rice starch's ability to convert to sugar, it harnesses the power of rice, as if transforming it directly into a powerful liquid. The lively effervescence unique to unpasteurized sake, combined with Tsuchida's characteristic complex and deep umami, explodes vividly in your mouth. / Enjoy it at lively celebrations heralding the arrival of new sake, or alongside fatty winter delicacies. Savor the fresh yet robust dynamism unique to this season.

Explosive effervescence / Wild umami / Refreshing acidity

[Product Information]
Brewery: Tsuchida Shuzo
Region: Gunma Prefecture
Rice variety: Rice from Gunma Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 90%
Alcohol content: 15%
Sake type: None
Brewing method: Kimoto
Yeast: Kyo-kai No. 7
Undiluted/Diluted: Undiluted
Raw/Pasteurized: Raw sake
Unfiltered/Filtered: Unfiltered
Storage: Refrigerate
Volume: 720ml

[Recommended way to drink]
Chill well to 5-10°C. To enjoy the fresh vitality characteristic of the first new sake, serve it chilled and savor the pure power of rice, unique to additive-free and unfiltered sake.

[Recommended food pairings]
Grilled fish (salted), onigiri, cold pasta. Due to its straightforward rice sweetness, it pairs well with simple ingredient dishes and light tofu dishes.