Sparkling
The sparkling sake, Awa, category is one of the fastest growing segments in the sake industry. Sparkling Sake is not novelty or gimmicky sake. It is the real deal and many brewers are taking sparkling sake to new altitudes of clarity and elegance. If you are a Sparkling Wine or Champagne drinker, this category will speak to you. There are several different methods of production, and now there is even a “Japan Awasake Association'' that acts like a control agency for purity. Some brewers use carbonation, but most use a “secondary” or “lag” fermentation technique that sees the brew still active in the bottle thus creating good bubbles. There are definitely different styles from sweet with fat bubbles, to dry and very crisp with tight bubbles like a Brut. Also, Sparkling Sake usually has a lower alcohol content than typical sake with ranges from 5%-12%. And best of all Sparkling Sake works well in Champagne flutes to capture the bubble play, and pairs well with Champagne fare.
Dewazakura Tobiroku Ginjo Sparkling Nigori "Festival of Stars"
a brut lovers bubbly brew.This drier Sparkling sake has a unique nose filled with grape, tangy citrus, plum and yogurt aromas. Tight, crisp and dry, this is a “Brut” lovers ...
View full detailsSuehiro Poochi Poochi Sparkling "Sound of Bubbles Popping"
steamed rice, hay, effervescent.A deep and rich aroma is filled with hints of lemons and candy. This Sparkling sake is a refreshing dance of small bubbles with a gentle sweetness....
View full detailsIchinokura Suzune Sparkling "Chiming Bells"
discovered for the usa by true sake.This is the most celebrated Sparkling sake in Japan, and for good reason. The nose on this very limited release brew is a rich collection of yeast,...
View full detailsFukucho Junmai Sparkling "Seaside"
bright, pear, crisp.The nose on this secondary bottle fermented (not carbonated) Sparkling brew is a tight collection of yogurt, cream, yeast, citrus, and Lemonhead™ c...
View full detailsIchinokura Suzune Sparkling "Wabi"
extremely elegant, flavorful.The nose on this Sparkling sake that gets its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle (as opposed to being carbonated) is a bright collect...
View full detailsHarushika Tokimeki Sparkling "Heartbeats"
balanced, creamy, refreshing.The nose on this lovingly packaged Sparkling sake is a gentle collection of yeast, dried fruits, peach, and cream aromas. Say hello to a very well-...
View full detailsGokyo Ne Ne Sparkling "Five Bridges"
grapes, chewy, quick.This luscious Sparkling sake has a nose filled with sweet rice, minerals, mint, and melon aromas. Use a Champagne flute to catch the most impressiv...
View full detailsOtokoyama Sparkling "Kita no Inaho"
sweet, banana, refreshing.The nose on this very cool sparkling sake is a gentle collection of potpourri, orange zest, lemon water, peach jam, yogurt, and 7-Up™ aromas. Say h...
View full detailsKikuizumi Hitosuji Junmai Sparkling
iwc sparkling sake winner 2021.The nose on this superb Sparkling sake is a great collection of steamed rice, lemon peel, straw, ocean water, bread, and yeasty aromas. Stop the pr...
View full detailsShichiken Usu Nigori Sparkling "Yama no Kasumi"
award winning sparkling.The nose on this Usu Nigori Sparkling sake that is made via a secondary bottle fermentation is an amazing collection of lychee, Asian pear, whipped...
View full detailsChiyomusubi Sorah Junmai Ginjo Sparkling “Beautiful Aurora"
dry, lively, balanced.The nose on this Sparkling sake that uses the secondary fermentation technique is a gentle collection of yeast, rice, white grape, and mineral arom...
View full detailsChikurin Hou Hou Shu Hana "Rosé Clouds”
This carbonated sparkling sake has rose hips and other added herbs, and has a nose filled with fruit, vanilla, and cream elements. Tangy and bubbly...
View full detailsIchinokura Sparkling Junmai
new sparkling from the ace!The nose on this dryish and ricey sparkling sake is a cool collection of lemon water, lemongrass, yuzu, yogurt, green apple, kiwi, and grape aromas...
View full detailsSho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Sparkling "Mio Crisp"
lively and delicately fruity.Shichiken Sparkling "Mori no Kanade"
award winning sparkling.The nose on this world-class Sparkling sake is a very special collection of lemon zest, juniper, plum, guava, peppercorn, candy apple, mango, yogur...
View full detailsKaika Junmai Ginjo Sparkling "Awa"
mochi, cream, asian pear.The nose on this Sparkling sake is a cool collection of green apple, white bread, unripe banana, peach, rice cracker, and steamed rice aromas. Yes ...
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