Kantō: Ibaraki Flashcards
In 2020, Ibaraki formed Japan’s newest tōji guild, the _____ tōji.
In 2020, Ibaraki formed Japan’s newest tōji guild, the Hitachi tōji.
Sudo Honke. was founded when?
1141 CE
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Which Ibaraki brewery revived Wataribune?
Huchu Homare
Which Ibaraki brewery is know for its experimentation with flower yeasts?
Raifuku Shuzō
What does the “Pure Ibaraki” campaign promote?
The development of new, local ingredients
Describe Ibaraki’s Hitachi Nishiki rice variety
- Developed in 2000 as part of the ‘Pure Ibaraki’ camppagin
- Developed for crisp, pure representation of ginjō-shu
- Clean and delicate
- Large grain, low protein, well-developed shinpaku
Describe Ibaraki’s Wataribune rice variety
- Ancient strain said to be a close relative, or idential, to Tankan Wataribune and Shiga Wataribune no. 2
Which Association Yeast originates in Ibaraki?
What is its history and characteristics?
Kyōkai no. 10 yeast
- Developed in the 1950s by Mr Chikara Ogawa of Meiri Shurui, a brewery located in Mito
- Became Kyōkai Yeast in 1977
- Referred to as Meiri-Ogawa Yeast
- Amongst first of ginjō yeasts
- Ferments slowly at low temperatures
- Ethyl caproate aromas (apple)
Which highly fragrant yeast (other than Kyōkai no. 10) from Ibaraki prefecture is Meiri Shuirui also the originator of?
M-310 Yeast
Thrives at low temperatures
Produces even more ethyl caproate than Kyōkai no. 10
Which four rivers are found in Ibaraki?
(North to South)
Kuji River
Naka River
Kinu River
Tone River
Which mountains are found in Ibaraki?
Mt Yamizo (1022m, tallest peak)
Mt Tsukuba (famous for its twin peaks)