Hakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling Junmai Daiginjo, a champagne flute, served with cheese and olives

Hakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling 720 ml

Niigata prefecture

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5.00 (13)
$75.00
$71.25member price

Champagne’s arch enemy

In preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hakkaisan Brewery Company introduced “AWA” Clear Sparkling as an alternative for Champagne. It is light, clear and of course, bubbly. The delightful effervescence drops sweet fruit flavor over your palate. We had a blast popping a bottle during the Olympic torch ceremony, but Hakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling can make any occasion a celebration. Who needs champagne anyway?

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This itemHakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling 720 ml
Hakkaisan “AWA” Clear Sparkling 720 ml
$75.00

Light and crunchy snacks pair well with the texture of sparkling sake. For sake ware, we recommend glasses that highlight the bubbles.

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Sachiko Miyagi
Sachiko Miyagi

Portfolio Manager, Tippsy

Characteristics

BrandHakkaisan
BreweryHakkaisan Brewery Company
CategoryJunmai Daiginjo
SubcategorySparkling
Taste ProfileRich & Sweet
Rice varietyYamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, Miyamanishiki
Yeast varietyAkita Konno No. 2
Alcohol13%
RPR
50%
SMV
-5
Acidity
1.4
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

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Region

Hokuriku region map
Hakkaisan is made in Niigata prefecture in the Hokuriku region.

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Tasting Notes

MelonMelon
PearPear
GrapefruitGrapefruit

Recommended Pairing

Seafood
Seafood
Fruits
Fruits
Aperitif
Aperitif

Hakkaisan Brewery Company

Hakkaisan Brewery Company was founded in 1922 in the foothills of Mount Hakkai, in an area with snow accumulating over 10 feet at times. The snowmelt water is naturally filtered by the mountain, providing water for the rice fields and for the elegant sake they produce. Their signature Niigata style is known as “tanrei karakuchi,” which is crisp, clean and dry, achieved by slow, low-temperature fermentation. They only use handmade “koji” and produce in small batches, and their guiding principle is to produce sake of the highest quality that pairs well with food.

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Customer reviews

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13 Reviews
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Amanda
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I’ve never been really keen on champagne, has always been way too sweet for me. This has given me a nice bubbly alternative!

6 months ago
Jennifer
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Awa is an amazing refreshing sparkling sake that feels so clean on the tongue. I love Hakkaisan sake in general and this sparkling sake is just so universally appealing and a worthy substitute for sparkling wine.

2 years ago
Jake
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Absolutely incredible sparkling sake. It's a bit pricey but perfect for a special occasion.

3 years ago
Brendan
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one of my favorite sparkling sakes

3 years ago
Susan
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So good, great celebration sake to raise a toast . Find bubbles, delicate, slightly sweet, great pairing with white fish as well.

3 years ago
MEPL
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As it hits your palate it makes you wonder what's going on in your mouth but it soon becomes that very recognizable sake taste with the bonus of fermentation. Quite a unique experience specially for a sake but totally worth trying at least once! We had it with sushi and it complemented the food quite well. Could also be great as an aperitif or after dinner drink.

3 years ago
Tacy
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Great flavor profile one of the favorites!

3 years ago
Nathan
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Very enjoyable and easy to drink! I wouldn't recommend this as a first sake, but one if you already enjoy the taste and aroma of sake and want to try something different.

3 years ago
Tacy
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Great for beginners and experts alike!

3 years ago
Susan
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Very delicate bubbles and sweet taste, such a crowd pleaser especial among female. Everyone wants a bottle after they try it!

3 years ago

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