Hana Awaka

Hana Awaka

Type: Junmai Sparkling Sake

Flavor: Light, Fresh and Fruity

Characteristics:

Ozeki Hana Awaka (sparkling Flower) is a refreshing, fizzy, 

low-alcoholsake. This light, pleasant bubbly sake is perfect

as a brunch and after-work drinks. Ozeki Hana Awaka has 

a mild sweetness and acidity.

Best Served: Chilled

Food: Hana Awaka pairs well with light dishes like sashimi

 and salads, but has enough acidity to stand up to rich dishes 

as well. Its slight sweetness makes it appropriate for spicy 

cuisine and even desserts. This sake is also charming as an

 aperitif.

Moonstone Lemongrass Nigori

Moonstone Lemongrass Nigori

Type: Nigori Genshu

History/Overview:

Sparking your imagination with aromas of tropical spice, citrus, and bubble gum, the lush character of this sake will romance your palate with complex layers of flavor. This velvety Nigori Genshu sake is a masterful blend of crisp lemongrass and creamy coconut. Contrasting sweet and dry, it will transport your taste buds to the sandy shores of the Andeman Sea.

Characteristics: Exotic, rich and creamy with boldly complex blend of coconut and spicy citrusy lemongrass. Serve with spicy foods, over vanilla ice cream, blended with ice.

Best Served: Chilled

Alc: 18%                         

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Type: Junmai Nigori/ Unfiltered

History/Overview:Nigori is the way sake first appeared when it was brewed for the Imperial Court in Kyoto as well as for most of its 2,000-year history. It is lightly-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom of the bottle.


Characteristics: Bold and sweet. Rich and robust flavor with distinctive rice savor
Dry/Sweet: -20 (very sweet)
Texture: Soft
Aroma: Mild
Best Served: Chilled
Pairing food: Rich and well seasoned dishes. Great as a dessert

Alcohol: 15%
Size: 375ml, 750ml, 1.5L

Playing Catch Up

• Its been forever since I took the time to write a blog post, but to throw out a really quick update, I recently switched from managing a small mom and pops hotel (as well as barbacking and serving tables on the side) to serving full time in a local Sushi Resturaunt/ Sake Bar. So far im absolutely loving it! Great customers, great co-workers, and great energy! Its nice to be reminded of how amazing it is to work somewhere that prides itself on good service.
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• One of the things that i've particularly found interesting with my new job is exposure to Japanese Wines, Beers and Sakes (rice wines). To better learn our menu i've decided to dedicate several blog posts to some of the most popular Sake's we carry on our menu, and   compare and contrast some of them. Look for upcoming posts on Nigori, Ginjo and Sake cocktails. 

       In the meantime though, its time for lunch ;D

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