![]() Masumi Sparkling sake has a delicate grapefruit and pear aroma with some herbal notes. Origarami means on-the-lees, as Masimi Sparkling sake is sold unfiltered and you can see the remains of rice particles in the bottle. The brewery refers to the method as similar to petillant naturel wines or this pet-nat, as no sugar or other additives are used. Masumi Origarami is a slightly cloudy naturally sparkling sake made by secondary fermentation in the bottle. The brewery makes such beautiful sake as Masumi Okuden, Masumi Arabashiri and Masumi Sanka. Not least thanks to Keith Norum, a charismatic head of international business at the brewery for many years. Made by the iconic Miyasaka brewery from Nagano, the Masumi brand is very well-known outside Japan. Mind, that AWA is the most expensive sake per 100ml on the list. If you re-storage it, you will probably lose all the bubbles. The bottle is small, only 375ml, so you will probably finish it in one sitting. It’s great on its own or with light dishes like salad, grilled white fish or veggies, cheese or sushi. Serve AWA chilled and in a champagne glass. AWA’s ABV is 12% which is usual for sparkling sake. ![]() The bitterness in the finish actually gives your palate a pleasant kick. ![]() AWA is gently effervescent, crisp and dry with a mild citrusy flavour, a bit of honey, and a quick bitter finish. The aroma is fresh and delicate with notes of grapefruit, yoghurt, and a bit of rice. As you pour it into your glass you can see that the sake is slightly cloudy with some rice particles remaining from the fermentation process and has a warm yellow tint. AWA could be a bit too energetic and escape the bottle happy to be free. When you first open a bottle, be careful. The master brewer has also increased the ratio of koji rice from the usual 25% to 50% to achieve the desired taste and bubbliness. The brewery uses the secondary fermentation in a bottle or champagne method. You can read the story about its creation and the philosophy behind the product on their website. Meaning foam or bubbles in Japanese, AWA is the brewery’s first and currently the only product. It’s now one of the three sake breweries in the UK. It’s available in many places including your local Sainsbury’s, Japan Center, and London Sake among others.Ĭambridgeshire-based The Sparkling Sake Brewing Company was only set up in 2021 and released its first sake this summer. You can drink it with nibbles, cheese or even a dessert given its very sweet taste profile. It’s great as an aperitif or a party drink in any season from Xmas/New Year festivities to a hot afternoon in summer. MIO is the cheapest of the 5 five sake on my list and comes in two bottle sizes: 150ml and 300ml. Overall, the taste is not particularly complex and the finish is quick. So it has a sweet but tangy taste and feels very refreshing. Shirakabegura MIO has quite a high acidity of 4.0 (compared to the usual 1.2-1.4 in sake) and a very high SMV value of -70. As a result, you have quite strong bubbles which however disappear if you leave the sake in a glass for some time. MIO is made using the carbonation method when CO2 is pumped into the sake that has been already brewed. It has a simple but pleasant slightly perfumy aroma with light apple and ripe pear notes and some presence of alcohol. Sparkling sake is mainly enjoyed as an aperitif, although pairing it with cheese boards and elegant hors d’oeuvres can also be a treat.It’s a very light sake with an ABV of only 5%. Find your next bottle of bubbly for less than $100 at Tippsy! Sparkling sake is mainly enjoyed as an aperitif, although pairing it with cheese boards and elegant hors d’oeuvres can also be a treat. A little drier but still bursting with stunning fruit flavor, this bottle will be the star of your next celebration! Only products that fulfill the association’s requirements are allowed to put the “AWA” on the label. It belongs to the Japan Awasake Association and is made in similar ways as Champagne. Shirakabegura “Mio” is only 5% alcohol, but its juicy flavors of grape and pear are so heavenly that it has become the world’s bestselling sparkling sake! Nanbu Bijin “AWA Sparkling” has a higher ABV of 14%. The ABV of sparkling sake tends to be lower than that of non-sparkling sake’s average of 15%-16%. ![]() And compared to the latter beverages, an incredible range of flavors exists. People are often surprised to discover that sparkling sake exists - and we’re so happy it does! With bubbles from natural fermentation or added carbonation, it’s an amazing alternative to sparkling wine and Champagne. ![]()
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