“Kasu” is a boundary-pushing sake series by haccoba, centered around the idea of repurposing byproducts—specifically kasu (lees)—from the crafting process. This edition features lees from the original drink “Sansho Lemonade,” created by the restaurant TANIGAKI in Tajima, Hyogo Prefecture. Infused with local Asakura sansho pepper and lemon, the refreshing flavor of the original drink translates beautifully into the sake.
Fermented with rice and these unique lees, and accented with green cardamom, this sake showcases a harmonious balance of koji-derived acidity, citrusy brightness, and gentle spice. It can be enjoyed in many ways: chilled for a crisp, clean profile; warm to enhance its aroma; or served on the rocks or with soda for a casual twist.
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Acidity
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Alcohol
11
Polish Ratio
88
Rice
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Sake Type
Craft Sake
Brewery
haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery-
Prefecture
Fukushima
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Best Temperature
5-15℃
Chilled
16-25℃
Room Temp
26-35℃
Slightly Warm
36-45℃
Warm
46℃~
Hot
41-59℉
Chilled
61-77℉
Room Temp
79-95℉
Slightly Warm
97-113℉
Warm
115℉~
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haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery-
Fukushima
In February 2021, a brewery was founded in Odaka, a town in Fukushima Prefecture that had once seen its population drop to zero due to evacuation following the nuclear disaster. Since July 2023, the team has also been brewing in the neighboring town of Namie.
Driven by the spirit of “freedom in brewing,” this brewery reimagines Japan’s traditional doburoku (cloudy sake) culture through a modern lens, unbound by category or convention. To date, they have created more than 17 unique brews—including sake made with hanamoto, a traditional fermentation method, as well as experimental varieties featuring hops for a citrusy lift or inspired by the milky sweetness of Indian masala chai.
With a bold and open-minded approach, the brewery continues to push the boundaries of sake-making. Their mission is to revive a culture of autonomous local craftsmanship and open-minded, creative brewing.
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