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Akazake

SKU: 01H-0207

Hananoka

€95,00 EUR

(€131,94 EUR / 1 l)

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720 ml

A taste of history, this is a reproduction of an ancient sake from the Edo era, known as Red Sake

Tastes like: rock sugar candy, ripe canteloupe, honey, nuts

It might be called Red Sake, but don't be fooled. The drink is the beautiful color of amber and not at all red! With matured, deep, umami aromas that comes from gracefully aging, the taste itself is a surprise contrast of gentle sweetness.

But what is the story of this unique and rare sake? It's a peak into the history of Kumamoto during the Edo period when the only alcohol allowed to be produced and consumed within the prefecture was Akazake. And the feudal lords loved drinking it! Today only two breweries are left producing traditional Akazake in Kumamoto.

This akazake is an unpasteurized alcoholic beverage made using rice from the Kikuchi basin and water from the local shrine's well. The akazake was never pasteurized but was instead sterilized using wood ash, known as Akumochizake. The ash also increases the alkalinity of the drink. The overall effect is a soft, thick, smoothness of rock candy sugar that coats the mouth.

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Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture

Perfect for
history buffs, explorers of ancient sake styles, cooking
Enjoy it with
beef sukiyaki, deep fried white fish, dessert
How to store this sake
In the refrigerator, not warmer than 5°C
How to serve and enjoy this sake
Chilled or room temperature in a ceramic cup

Additional Information

About the Brewery: Hananoka Shuzo

The name of the brewery was inspired by the beautiful scent of plum blossoms that drifted through the building of the brewery. It is currently run by the 6th generation of the family, Kiyotaka Kanada who values natural farming methods and environmental conservation.

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