Hakkaisan Clear Sparkling Awa White Koji

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Tasting Notes

This elegant sparkling sake offers a refined and festive drinking experience. Naturally carbonated through a secondary in-bottle fermentation, it features fine, persistent bubbles that lift gentle aromas of pear and white flowers. On the palate, the defining characteristic is the masterful use of white koji (白麹), which creates a brilliantly refreshing tartness. This crisp, citrus-like acidity is perfectly balanced with subtle umami and a clean, graceful finish. Its lively and tart profile makes it highly versatile, pairing beautifully with rich, savory dishes like eggplant and mozzarella mille-feuille, asparagus in gorgonzola sauce, grilled chicken wings, and beef lasagna.

Specifications

Region: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Class: Sparkling Sake
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 12%
Serving Temperature: Chilled (6–10°C)
Size: 720ml

Overview

Crafted by the renowned Hakkaisan Brewery in Niigata, this premium "Awa" (clear sparkling) sake represents a perfect harmony of advanced brewing technology and traditional methods. Its standout feature is the innovative use of white koji, an ingredient that imparts a bright, refreshing tartness rarely found in conventional sake. Furthermore, unlike standard artificially carbonated beverages, it achieves its delicate effervescence naturally through a meticulous secondary in-bottle fermentation. Best served well-chilled in a flute or wine glass, it is an exceptional choice for celebratory occasions or as a refined, mouth-watering aperitif.