Sake World Series- Ibaraki & NADA

Welcome Sake Lovers to Sake World Series this week will be focusing on the two prefectures highlighting special breweries both in different regions. First we have the Kanto Region where we visit Ibaraki then we head to the Kansai Region and stop by Nada which one of the wards in the Hyogo prefecture.

Ibaraki Prefecture is the northeastern part of the Kantō region, stretching between Tochigi Prefecture and the Pacific Ocean and bounded on the north and south by Fukushima Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture.
It also has a border on the southwest with Saitama Prefecture.
The northernmost part of the prefecture is mountainous, but most of the prefecture is a flat plain with many lakes.

Nada is a major sake producing region, produces 45% of all the sake in Japan.
A plenitude of water good for making sake and a location near Osaka (the hub of physical distribution) made it one of the most principal areas of making sake. 
The fine taste of the Nada sake comes from 'Miyamizu' mineral-rich water, which is hard water high in calcium and potassium but low in iron, making it ideal for making rich, full-flavored sake.

Foods you must try 

The Okukuji Shamo is a proud breed of chicken raised in Ibaraki it is famous and well known for being of high quality produce which is free-range which is used in sort after dishes like hot pots, yakitori and karagge  and chicken oyaku- don.

We don't have this breed here but you still could enjoy the types of same cuisines we indulge here at our local Japanese Izakayas. 

Hiss & Smoke famous delicious yakitori skewers different cuts of the chicken can really excite your tastebuds.

They say Kobe beef is best cut to enjoy in Kobe district and Nada district. You can taste the rich sweet fat melt in your mouth. 

Here in Perth we can enjoy a similar  experience  with Waygu Beef like this Grilled Wagyu Loin, truffle butter cream, wagyu crumb at 
​Hiss & Smoke.

SPARKLING SAKE

Sparkling sake ( happ-oshu in japanese)  a new category marketed in the 1990s where Brewers were trying something new and fresh to excite the market.  

The simplest way to understand the making of sparkling sake is inject carbon dioxide under pressure once the sake id made and filtered.  Most sparkling sake made this way are mostly clear and water like and colourless in appearance and mostly pasteurised.

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RAIFUKU SAKE BREWERY

Raifuku Shuzo was founded in the land of fresh water at the slope of Mount Tsukuba in 1716 by a merchant from Omi. The brand name “Raifuku,” which has been used since the brewery’s founding, was derived from a haiku poem. Special attention is placed on the rice and yeast used as ingredients, and its management principle is to compete head-on in the market simply with the sake’s supreme quality. It is hoped that the brewery’s various products, made with traditional brewing methods and improved time after time, will bring “fuku” (good fortune) to all customers enjoying our sake.

​         RAIFUKU Sparkling

​It has a banana-like aroma and
refreshing taste that is rounded out a
gentle sweetness and crisp finish. On
the palate, this sake is dry with a
perfect texture and zesty acidity.
RAIFUKU Sparkling is the perfect sake
to toast any occasion.

​Rice: Ginpu
Polishing Ratio: 50%
Alcohol : 12%
Brewery: Raifuku Sparkling Sake

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SHOCHIKUBAI SHIRAKABEGURA

Another Famous brewery utilizes Miyamizu water like Hakushika & Hakutsuru Breweries all in the same prefecture. Shirakabegura combines expert knowledge with cutting edge technology designed to faithfully capture the delicate essence of hands-on brewing techniques, enabling our dedicated brewery staff to bring you sake that accurately reflects their aspirations.​​

MIO SPARKLING SAKE
MIO entices you with its unique, sweet aroma and refreshing, fruity flavor.
Just pour into a glass and enjoy a sparkling new sake experience.
Crafted in the traditional brewing style, with rice, water and koji,
MIO appeals to a wide range of tastes -
a new sake for a new age.

Type : Sparkling Sake
• Serving Suggestion : Chilled
• Sake Meter : -70
• Alcohol Content : 5%
• Texture : Soft and Smooth
• Size : 300ml
• Aroma : Fruity
• Brewing Location : Nada, Japan

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OZEKI SAKE BREWERY

The name originated from the Sumo World when Ozeki was the grand champion.
Sumo wrestling originated from castle guards showing their strength and the winner being declared ‘Ozeki’


‘Odeki’ which means “good job” sounds similar to “ Ozeki” and this gave motivation to make good sake.


owadays, 'Yokozuna' is known as the grand champion but 'Ozeki' feels that with this there is always the motivation to do better and strive for the top. Again, the beliefs in sumo resonate with Ozeki's beliefs for its products. Perseverance and skill will take you to the top.
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Hana-Awaka Sparkling Sake
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​“Hana Awaka” combines sweetness and acidity that refresh as bubbles burst in your mouth
A low alcohol alternative to regular sake that will surprise your taste buds with hints of tangy sweetness. Enjoy in a champagne glass!


Type : Sparkling Sake
• Serving Suggestion : Chilled
• Sake Meter : -60
• Alcohol Content : 7%
• Texture : Soft and Smooth
• Size : 300ml
• Aroma : Fruity, vanila,
• Brewery: Ozeki Sake Brewery

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