Haccoba Kasu Sansho Lemonade

Tasting Notes

Haccoba Kasu Sansho Lemonade is a wonderfully creative expression of Japan’s emerging craft sake movement. Produced by haccoba Brewery in Fukushima, this brew utilizes lees (kasu) from TANIGAKI’s signature sansho lemonade, a blend of yuzu-inspired citrus and Asakura sansho pepper. Fermenting these lees with Fukushima-grown rice and green cardamom yields a sake with bright yet mellow lemon-pepper aromas, a refreshing tartness, herbal nuance, and a subtle backbone of umami. Light, aromatic, and endlessly quaffable whether served cold or over ice.

Overview

Best enjoyed chilled or over ice, especially during warmer weather. Its vibrant citrus‑herb complexity makes it an ideal partner for light appetizers, vegetable dishes, or fusion cocktails, effortlessly elevating modern pairings.

Specifications

Region: Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Style: Craft sake (miscellaneous category, not formally classified)
Ingredients: Fukushima‑grown rice, sansho‑lemonade lees, green cardamom
Rice Polishing Ratio: ~88% (indicative of table rice base)
ABV: 11%
Serving Temperature: Chilled or on the rocks
Size: 500 ml
Handling: Refrigeration required; open slowly due to fermentation activity

A playful and innovative sake that turns otherwise unused lees into a refreshing, citrus-tinged brew. With tart lemon, peppery sansho, and a hint of cardamom, this kasu sake celebrates sustainability and flavor discovery, perfect for adventurous drinkers and summer sipping.