| Brand | Hakurakusei |
| Region | Miyagi, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 15.5% / Rice Polishing: 50% |
Product details
Crafted by Niizawa Brewery in Miyagi Prefecture, Hakurakusei is celebrated for pioneering the modern concept of “food‑pairing sake” (shokuchūshu), aiming to enhance every dish it accompanies. Brewed under the guidance of fifth-generation brewer Iwao Niizawa—Miyagi’s youngest certified toji in 2000—the brand launched in 2002 and has sustained its commitment to supporting meals rather than overpowering them. The Junmai Ginjo is milled to 55% using locally revered Kuranohana rice and brewed with precise temperature-controlled steaming and koji techniques after relocating to a modern facility in Kawasaki Town post-2011 earthquake. This craftsmanship yields a sake designed for dining, emphasizing restrained sweetness, sharp freshness, and a balanced structure.
On the palate, Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo greets you with subtle notes of pear and passion fruit, followed by a clean, invigorating acidity that refreshes with every sip. Its light body and gentle umami presence help cleanse the palate, making it an ideal companion to a wide array of dishes. Perfectly chilled and served in a wine glass, this sake elevates seafood like sashimi, oysters, and carpaccio, while its crisp finish brings harmony to light meats and fresh salads. For a full-course pairing, consider sipping it alongside grilled white fish, shellfish pastas, or mild cheeses—each bite customizing new facets in Hakurakusei’s refined profile.
