Hakutsuru “Blanc”
Hyogo prefecture
Wine meets sake in prize-winning brew
Crafted with a unique blend of wine and sake yeasts, this junmai reveals a vibrant, wine-like bouquet with subtle notes of apple and lime. Refreshing acidity shines through the sweetness, rendering it a nice match for salty foods such as chorizo and salted squid. This non-traditional sake won Platinum at Milano Sake Challenge 2023. For your worry-free enjoyment, it is also vegan and gluten free.
Characteristics
| Brand | Hakutsuru |
| Brewery | Hakutsuru Brewing Company |
| Category | Junmai |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Rice grown in Japan |
| Yeast variety | In-house |
| Alcohol | 8.3% |
| RPR | 78% |
| SMV | -50.0 |
| Acidity | 4.2 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
Hakutsuru is made in Hyogo prefecture in the Kinki region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Lime
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Flower
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Veggies
Hakutsuru Brewing Company
Hakutsuru Brewing Company was founded in 1743 in Nadagogo, an area with a Geographical Indication today. Using the blessings of the land and their exemplary pursuit of innovation, Hakutsuru has become one of the top-selling sake breweries in Japan. Whether it's doing deep research into water sources, building research facilities for proprietary yeast, or developing their own unique sake rice, this company goes above and beyond to be at the forefront of sake brewing. They’ve even expanded by becoming a major shareholder in Oregon’s craft sake brewery, SakeOne! All this makes Hakutsuru a brewery well worth checking out.
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Food Pairing Guide
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