Heaven of Joyous Delight
Impresses first with its lovely aroma, then with its smoothness and multihued flavor. This is an ultra-premium shizuku sake, gravity-pressed and aged 12–18 months in the bottle.
Akita Brewing Company
Akita Prefecture
Akitabare is brewed in the northern Tohoku region, in an area with the highest per-capita sake consumption in Japan. The brewery takes pride in its traditional methods, allowing fermentation to proceed at low temperatures for up to 25 days before pressing. The result is a family of clean, pared-down sakes with excellent balance and structure. Much of the work is done by hand in small lots, and some of the equipment has been in continuous use for nearly a century.
Technical Specifications
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice variety: Yamadanishiki
Yeast: Association No.1801
Brewing method: Sokujo
40%
polishing ratio
15–16%
alcohol
1.2
acidity
-0.5–+0.5
SMV
Serving recommendations
Pairs best with simply prepared dishes that let the sake come to the fore. An ideal kaiseki companion.
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