Hakkaisan Awa Clear Sparkling Sake Hakkaisan Brewery | 八海醸造株式会社

Hakkaisan Awa Clear Sparkling Sake

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Tasting Notes

Crafted with Hakkaisan’s advanced brewing technology while honoring centuries of Japanese sake tradition, Hakkaisan Clear Sparkling “AWA” undergoes natural in-bottle secondary fermentation, creating a brilliantly clear, fine-textured sparkling sake. It opens with a fruity, elegant aroma, followed by a refreshing, lively palate. Gentle sweetness and a clean, crisp finish give this sparkling Junmai its celebratory character, making it ideal for toasting special occasions or enjoying as an aperitif.

Specifications

Region: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Class: Junmai (Sparkling / AWA Association Certified)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 13%
Serving Temperature: Well-chilled (6–10 °C)
Size: 720ml

Overview

This sparkling sake offers both refinement and versatility. Best served well-chilled (6–10 °C) in a Champagne flute to highlight its clarity and delicate bubbles. The bright acidity and subtle sweetness pair beautifully with a wide range of dishes, from seafood crudo and oysters to shrimp shumai, caviar, fresh cheeses, and even sweet & sour pork. Elegant yet approachable, it fits seamlessly into both Western and Japanese dining.

About the Brewery
Headquarters, Minamiuonuma, Niigata Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Hakkaisan Brewery Co., Ltd.

八海醸造株式会社

Founded in 1922 beneath Mount Hakkai, this Minamiuonuma brewery produces Hakkaisan and other rice-koji-fermentation products.

Founded
1922
Location
Minamiuonuma, Niigata, Japan

Brewing philosophy

Apply accumulated knowledge of rice, koji and fermentation, keep improving, and make good sake available to more people.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • Mount Hakkai snowmelt
  • koji
  • clean Niigata style

Clean, restrained Niigata sake with polished rice texture, brisk flow and dependable food compatibility.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.