WORD: Balanced WINE: Cabs/Sauvignon Blanc BEER: Clean Ales FOODS: Salty and savory fare that has a gentle greasiness
This is a “gliding” sake that glides through the palate with loads of umami and savory flavors
and caramel elements
and is perfect for beginners and the well-versed bubble doctors in both the grape and rice worlds
The nose on this new world sake from Aichi is a cool collection of pear
Akabu Junmai Ginjo Summer Release 2026 "Hisui" Tokubetsu WORD: Balanced WINE: Cabs/Sauvignon BlancThe nose on this seasonally released sake is a fresh collection of mango, pear, jasmine, strawberry, grapefruit, lemon peel, and rainwater aromas. Not all summer sakes are nama or unpasteurized. Some breweries release lightly pasteurized and lower ABV brews to achieve that light and bright high quality refreshing brews. This Hisui is all that! Its pasteurized for stability, and has a 13% ABV that drinks soft, smooth, round, watery, clean, silky, and a