Name: Aramasa Annual Fermentation Report 2024 Private Lab Extreme II Part II (Murasakiyata Namazake 2021 & Amaneko Kai 2023)
Brand: Aramasa 新政
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Aramasa Annual Fermentation Report 2024 Private Lab Extreme II Part II (Murasakiyata Namazake 2021 & Amaneko Kai 2023)

Product Name：Aramasa Annual Fermentation Report 2024 Private Lab Extreme II Part II (Murasakiyata Namazake 2021 & Amaneko Kai 2023)

Grade：Junmai

Polishing Rate：“Murasaki Yata 2021”: 50%

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: 60%

Rice Type：“Murasaki Yata 2021”: Miyasaka Nishiki

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: Akita Sake Komac

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“Murasaki Yata 2021”: This premium sake has a slight effervescence, with sweetness and acidity lying between “Amaneko” and “Hinotori.” The characteristic honey-like richness of the premium sake remains, and it is very delicious; it isn't as obviously acidic as stated in the brochure.

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: The aroma exudes sweet and refreshing notes of apple, orange peel, wild honey, and yogurt. The fresh flavors of white fruits, Fuji apples, and citrus gently unfold in the mouth, becoming more complex in the mid-palate. The bright acidity reminiscent of grapefruit skin and herbal bitterness adds layers to the sake, guiding it to a refreshing finish.

Both of these sakes pair exceptionally well with the following dishes: seafood sashimi, fresh oysters, butter-fried white fish (with a touch of lemon), grilled shellfish and squid, as well as various fried foods like tempura. In addition, the lactic acidity of “Amaneko” enhances the flavors of creamy sauces, fresh cheeses, and white mold cheeses, while the citrus acidity complements fresh vegetables and the vinaigrettes in salads.

This year's announcement theme is the experimental sake from PRIVATE LAB.

The theme for "Murasaki Yata" is “Eternity.” However, the 2021 "Murasaki Yata" underwent a significant transformation, becoming “namazake” (unpasteurized sake). Why would a sake that is supposed to have longevity characteristics turn into namazake? The drawback of namazake is that it hasn't undergone heat processing, so enzymes remain present. These enzymes continue to break down the rice, resulting in a sweeter, richer flavor, and the sake can quickly lose its character. Additionally, the aroma of namazake can also dissipate rapidly. The fragrant ginjo aroma upon pressing can soon be replaced by a nutty off-flavor caused by enzymatic action (referred to as “namarōmi”). Overcoming these two major drawbacks of namazake is the goal of "Murasaki Yata 2021."

First is the rapidly increasing sweetness. Since “Murasaki Yata” itself is a premium sake, the sweetness is not an issue. Moreover, if it possesses high acidity like the 2020 version, balance can be better maintained. Second is the off-flavor unique to namazake, which can be reduced by altering the koji-making method. Premium sake can also suppress yeast activity by adding sake, allowing for brewing even with less koji power. Various techniques were employed to avoid the drawbacks of namazake. Through these efforts, from 2021 onward, "Murasaki Yata" has risen to become the most cutting-edge experimental sake in Aramasa Brewery's lineup.

The “Amaneko,” made with white koji for shochu, is the most acidic sake from Aramasa Brewery. However, high acidity is not always better. The aim of “Amaneko” is to beautifully express acidity, and balance is essential. If it cannot maintain balance with the other elements of the sake, even the clearest acidity is meaningless. At times, though, brewers may want to break these restrictions and attempt to highlight acidity extremely.

“Amaneko Kai” was born to create a brand-new style. In the brewing process of “Amaneko,” it is not easy to dissolve the rice using only the weak saccharifying power of white koji, leading to the necessity of adding a considerable amount of yellow koji. However, this "Amaneko Kai" used almost no yellow koji. Reducing the usage of yellow koji has been a long-standing challenge, and this is the first time that brewing has been achieved with 100% white koji (excluding the yeast starter). This was made possible by employing a fermentation method beyond the common knowledge of sake brewing — fermenting the moromi (mash) at nearly 20 degrees Celsius.

Product Name：Aramasa Annual Fermentation Report 2024 Private Lab Extreme II Part II (Murasakiyata Namazake 2021 & Amaneko Kai 2023)

Grade：Junmai

Polishing Rate：“Murasaki Yata 2021”: 50%

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: 60%

Rice Type：“Murasaki Yata 2021”: Miyasaka Nishiki

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: Akita Sake Komachi

Alcohol：“Murasaki Yata 2021”: 13%

“Amaneko Kai 2023”: 12%Vol

Brewery Prefecture：Akita Aramasa Co., Ltd.