Nakatsugawa Sake Tasting Tour in Gifu : Ena Brewery

updated: December 10th, 2024

Discover the charm of Ena Brewery, a unique sake brewery located in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. Experience exceptional sake crafted with local ingredients.

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    Ena Brewery is a small sake brewery located in Fukuwaka, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, with a long history dating back to its founding in 1818 (the first year of the Bunsei era).
     The store operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and its days off are irregular, so it is recommended to check the business hours and holidays in advance before visiting.
    This brewery produces a local specialty known as "Kujiranami.
    " Kujiranami is a sake from Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, and its distinctive taste is loved by many.
     For brewing, they use hard water that springs from the mountains behind the brewery, and for sake rice, they utilize "Hida Homare" grown in the Ena region.
     This commitment to quality creates a Japanese sake characterized by its clean and crisp finish, making it ideal as a food-pairing sake.
    The Brewery's Junmai Ginjo Namazake of "Kujiranami" is also quite popular.
     This sake is renowned for its aromatic flavor, bringing happiness to many who enjoy it.
     Additionally, Ena Brewery offers the sake lees from "Kujiranami," which are soft and easy to handle, making them great for home cooking.
     They are particularly appreciated for recipes like homemade fishing and meat lees pickles.
    Ena Brewery is dedicated not only to producing sake but also to using the by-products, such as sake lees, in cooking.
     For example, they propose recipes for pickling various foods, making it easy for home cooks to enjoy, and the compatibility with a variety of ingredients is excellent.
     You can also taste "Kujiranami" in izakayas within Nakatsugawa City, allowing everyone in the region to savor its charm.
    In this way, Ena Brewery cherishes Japanese culture and local resources while providing high-quality sake and related products.
     The warm atmosphere and the meticulous approach to craftsmanship reflect the reasons behind the brewery's continued popularity among many customers.
     Why not visit and experience its charm for yourself?

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