Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Yuzu
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Yuzu is a low-alcohol, sparkling sake from Japan that blends sake with yuzu fruit, resulting in a refreshing, fruity, and effervescent drink.
- Wonderfully balanced yuzu citrus flavor surrounded by tiny bubbles. Refreshingly delicious and mildly sweet.
- 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.
- Gluten Free. Sulfite Free.
Composition: Sake base and the Yuzu fruit
Elaboration: Its creation combines traditional sake brewing techniques, including rice polishing, washing, steaming, Koji creation, yeast starter, fermentation and pressing. Yuzu flavors are and carbonation are added. This results in an innovative, modern take on sake.
Tasting Notes: LIGHT, REFRESHING, FRUITY. Balanced yuzu citrus flavor surrounded by tiny bubbles. Mildly sweet and refreshing.
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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.