Hōsu

【English】
Hose

Tools used to transport seishu, moromi, water and other liquids mechanically or gravitationally from one tank to another. Divided by application into those used for suction, and standard hoses. Suction hoses are reinforced to withstand the pressure that arises during use.

Main types of hoses used in sake brewing, depending on the nature of the fluid to be transported, are rubber, vinyl and flexible stainless steel hoses. When it is necessary to transport sake at high temperatures after pasteurization, heat-resistant materials are also used.