Hyakufukura "Amber Hon-Mirin"!

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■ 3 Key Points of This Article

This is a hon-mirin with a standout mellow flavor, brewed using raw material rice from the local Chikugo Plains and traditional pure lees shochu crafted through old-style seiro distillation.

The components are slowly extracted through the handwork of artisans, allowing you to enjoy a rich complexity and a unique, savory depth derived directly from the raw ingredients.

Possessing a rich umami that surpasses regular pure rice sake brewing, it imparts an exceptional glaze and a deep richness to dishes even with a smaller amount.

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■ Q. What are the ingredients, manufacturing commitments, and secrets behind the deliciousness of Hyakufukura "Amber Hon-Mirin"?

■ Strictly Selected Rice from the Blessings of the Chikugo Plains and Traditional Pure Lees Shochu Brewing

[Key Point: Using locally produced Hiyokumochi and Yumeikon as the main ingredients, it is carefully brewed together with pure lees shochu that utilizes techniques passed down since the first generation.]

■ A One-and-Only Savoriness and Umami Brought Out by Old-Style Seiro Distillation

[Key Point: Through the traditional production method of gently heating the moromi mash with steam to extract the alcohol, it leaves a rich complexity and aroma derived from the ingredients without any harsh tastes.]

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Hello! This is Tenbusu Organic Market.

Today, we introduce a masterpiece that brings a deep complexity and beautiful glaze akin to a high-end traditional restaurant just by splashing it into your everyday cooking: Hyakufukura's “Hyakufukura "Amber Hon-Mirin"!” The greatest feature of this hon-mirin lies in the luxurious brewing and harmonizing of pure lees shochu, which is crafted using old-style seiro distillation—a traditional method continued since the founding in 1898.

For the base rice, we use 100 percent Hiyokumochi glutinous rice and Yumeikon sake rice, nurtured by contract farmers in the local Chikugo Plains, which are blessed with rich harvests. Distinct from modern mechanized mass production, artisans who have inherited the techniques of the Mizuma Toji for generations face the ingredients consistently from the fields to the brewery, conducting the brewing by hand without relying on unnecessary additives.

The old-style seiro distillation that determines the deliciousness is a highly time-consuming process. Instead of directly heating the moromi mash, it is spread out in wooden seiro (steamers) with steam passed through from below to slowly extract the alcohol component. Through this traditional technique using the power of steam, a rich complexity derived from the raw materials and a unique savory flavor—reminiscent even of honey—remain firmly inside the hon-mirin, components that would normally be lost in modern mainstream distillation machines.

The finish boasts very few harsh tastes, presenting a unique, mellow flavor that is clean yet deep. Because the natural umami components are dissolved in a highly rich manner, simply using a smaller amount compared to standard mirin will firmly adjust the overall taste of your dishes and bring out a flavorfully rich deliciousness.

As it is completely additive-free with absolutely no use of unnecessary additives such as preservatives, we recommend it with confidence to households that value daily food safety. It is a versatile hon-mirin that plays a major role widely, from Japanese simmered dishes and teriyaki to acting as a secret ingredient in Western soups, and even as a syrup alternative for premium desserts. Please experience these finest amber drops packed with the pride and passion of a local sake brewery with over 100 years of history at your daily dining table.

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■ Product Specifications

・Product Name: Hyakufukura "Amber Hon-Mirin"

・Manufacturer: Mori-no-Kura Co., Ltd. (Hyakufukura Brand)

・Commitment to Raw Materials: Contract-cultivated glutinous rice (Hiyokumochi) and sake rice (Yumeikon) from the Chikugo Plains, Fukuoka

・Brewing Shochu: Pure lees shochu made through traditional old-style seiro distillation

・Manufacturing Features: Traditional brewing through the handwork of artisans, authentic production without relying on unnecessary additives

・Flavor Characteristics: Unique savoriness and deep umami, a clean yet rich complexity

・Recommended Uses: Simmered dishes, grilled dishes, secret ingredient for dashi and soups, syrup for desserts

・Safety: No sugars used, No preservatives or colorings used (Completely additive-free)

・Ingredients: Glutinous rice (Domestic), Rice koji (Domestic), Sake lees shochu

・Net Weight: 720ml