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Aomori

青森県

26 breweries, 87 brands, 239 bottles

In Aomori Prefecture, sake with a crisp, clean character is brewed using low-temperature fermentation that takes advantage of the cold climate.

Sake breweries in Aomori Prefecture are said to produce sake with a clean finish, thanks to low-temperature fermentation that takes advantage of the cold climate. The sake also pairs well with the local food culture, which includes Aomori's apples, and many types are enjoyed as food-friendly sake served with meals.

Sake of Aomori

Aomori is a land rich in nature, symbolized by the Shirakami Mountains (Shirakami Sanchi), a World Heritage Site. The prefecture was quick to take up the development of sake rice suited to cold regions, and varieties such as Hohai, Hanafubuki, and Hanaomoi have spread to other prefectures as well. In addition, the creation of the prefecture's own Mahoroba Hana yeast brought fresh energy to ginjo sake brewing.

Food and pairing

Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by sea on three sides and blessed with abundant nature, including mountains and forests. The climate and culture differ among the Tsugaru, Nanbu, and Shimokita regions, and each has developed its own food culture. Visitors can enjoy tastes unique to Aomori, from seafood such as bluefin tuna from Oma and squid to local specialties like ichigo-ni (a clear soup) and senbei-jiru (a soup made with senbei crackers).

Breweries in Aomori 26