“A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE Hirosaki Yoshinocho Lees-Aged Cider utatane.” was released on Wednesday, April 16.
It is a cider that should also catch the attention of Japanese-wine fans.
Here are the details.
About A-FACTORY Hirosaki Yoshinocho Cider Workshop
“A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE Hirosaki Yoshinocho Lees-Aged Cider utatane.” is produced at A-FACTORY Hirosaki Yoshinocho Cider Workshop.
The workshop opened in April 2020 on the grounds of the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art in Yoshinocho, Hirosaki, Aomori—an area regarded as the birthplace of Japanese cider, where cider was first produced on a full scale in Japan. It marked the return of cider production to the site after roughly 65 years.
Building on techniques and know-how developed at A-FACTORY’s cider workshop in Aomori City, the project began with the desire to “make once-in-a-lifetime cider that can only exist at that particular moment.”
The workshop has produced high-quality cider, including winning both the Trophy and Gold Medal—the highest honors—at the 2020 Fuji Cider Challenge international competition.
About “A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE Hirosaki Yoshinocho Lees-Aged Cider utatane.”
The cider is made using a lees-utilization technique inspired by white-wine production.
Its aroma and flavor begin with fruity citrus and green-apple notes, gradually developing into elegant floral aromas. As the temperature rises, sweet Muscat-like notes also emerge.
A particularly notable feature is the rich body derived from the lees.
It offers a substantial yet refreshing impression that sets it apart from conventional cider.
Inspired by the wine technique of sur lie aging, “A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE Hirosaki Yoshinocho Lees-Aged Cider utatane.” is an ambitious cider worth trying even for fans of Japanese wine.
Be sure to check it out.
Reference
■ “A-FACTORY AOMORI CIDRE Hirosaki Yoshinocho Lees-Aged Cider utatane.”
・Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
・Volume: 520 ml
・Ingredients: Apples grown in Aomori Prefecture
・Production: Approximately 780 bottles *While supplies last
・Alcohol: 7%
・Overview: A cider aged together with the lees created during fermentation. Enjoy its dry palate and aromas reminiscent of flowers and sweet fruit.
Where to Buy
■ In Store
① A-FACTORY 1F Food Marche https://afactory-abc.com/shop/food-marche/
② Hirosaki Station BRICK A-FACTORY https://appliese-abc.com/shop/brick-a-factory/
■ Online
① Yahoo! Shopping https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/abc-afactory/yaf-utatane.html
② JRE MALL https://shopping.jreast.co.jp/products/detail/s015/s015-yaf-utatane-520