Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Peach
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Peach is a sake infused with peach juice “hana-fuga” making it a refreshing sparkling sake with lively hints of peach.
- A sparkling sake with low alcohol. Easy drinking.
- The name translates to “sparkling flower.” The kanji of Hana Awaka: 花泡香 – Hana ”花” means flower, Awa”泡“means bubble, and Ka ”⾹“ means aroma. Fresh peach flavor bursting with every sip by its light sweetness and delicate bubbles.
- Gluten free. Sulfite free.
Composition: Sake infused with natural peach flavor
Elaboration: Its creation combines traditional sake brewing techniques, including rice polishing, washing, steaming, Koji creation, yeast starter, fermentation and pressing. Peach flavors and carbonation are added. This results in an innovative, modern take on sake.
Tasting Notes: LIGHT, REFRESHING, FRUITY. Fresh peach flavor bursting with every sip. Mildly sweet with delicate bubbles.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Ozeki is a historic Japanese sake brewery that was founded in 1711. It is renowned for producing both traditional and innovative sakes. As one of Japan’s oldest and largest sake producers, Ozeki has been present in the U.S. since 1979, making it the first Japanese sake producer to brew sake locally in Hollister, California. The company is recognized for its high-quality products, which are made using highly polished rice and traditional brewing techniques.