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R1
R1

R1

Juicy with an elegant sour finish
€49,00
€68,06/l
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R1 is brewed using one of the oldest sake fermentation starter methods, dating back over 600 years. It was developed by monks at Shoryakuji Temple in Nara Prefecture during the Muromachi period (1336–1573). This method involves the use of "soyashi mizu” sour water, a mixture of raw rice and water left to ferment naturally which develop a naturally fermented water rich in lactic acid bacteria. Additionally, the brewery utilizes its proprietary FLaP brewing technique, which leverages the natural properties of lactic acid bacteria to achieve a clean and refreshing flavor profile. R1 offers a harmonious balance of mellow acidity and well-rounded sweetness. The lactic acid bacteria contribute to a smooth mouthfeel, while the sake's light and clean finish makes it highly drinkable. The aroma is refreshing, with subtle fruity notes that enhance its overall appeal. This sake is best enjoyed chilled to accentuate its crispness and refreshing qualities.

Storage temperature: 5° - 8°C

Drinking temperature: 6° - 13° C

Prefecture: Nara

Type: Junmai

Rice variety: Tsuyuhakaze

Alcohol content: 14%

Polishing ratio: 81%

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About Kuramoto Shuzo

Kuramoto Shuzo is a family-run sake brewery located in the Tsuge Hayama-cho area of Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1871, the brewery has been producing sake on the same site for over 150 years, blending traditional methods with modern techniques. Situated approximately 25 kilometers from the center of Nara City, the Kura is nestled in a serene, mountainous region. This tranquil setting provides an ideal environment for sake production, offering pristine natural resources essential for brewing.

Curation and Import

Several times a year, we travel through Japan — dining, tasting, and seeking out bottles that stand out again and again. When they do, we visit the brewery and begin the slow process of building trusting relationships. Many of these brewers don’t export at all, so it can take years before we’re able to bring their sake to Berlin. Unlike traditional import models with many intermediaries, we keep a direct pipeline and a strict cold chain in 5° C — from the brewery to our cooling cellar in Kreuzberg — ensuring every bottle here tastes exactly as it does in Japan. Our Sake Club plays the role of custodian for each brewery, ensuring their unique taste, history, and spirit travel from Japan to our community with care and respect.

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FAQ

It depends on the sake variety. Most sake is best consumed within one to two weeks if kept in the fridge. After that, delicate varieties such as junmai ginjō and junmai daiginjō quickly lose their fruity, floral aromas. Sparkling sake is best enjoyed within one to three days after opening, as it loses carbonation quickly.

Yes. Sake should always be stored in the fridge at a temperature below 8°C. Refrigeration is especially important for nama-zake and to preserve the delicate freshness of ginjō sake. Warm temperatures accelerate oxidation and spoilage.

Enjoy it while it’s fresh! Most sake is best consumed within about a year of leaving the brewery. Nama-zake, in particular, tends to lose its vibrant character after just a few months. Ginjō styles generally have a shorter shelf life than honjōzō and junmai varieties, and are best enjoyed within around ten months.

Sake generally has a higher alcohol content than beer or wine, ranging from 12% up to 18% ABV. The average is around 14.5%.

Yes. Our strict cold-chain import process is essential. All sake is shipped directly from breweries in Japan under strict quality control. It travels in refrigerated containers from Yokohama to Hamburg and is carefully handled until it reaches Berlin, where it is stored in our temperature-controlled cellar.

Yes. At Our Sake Club, we offer guided sake tastings to explore the wide variety of aromas, flavors, and styles. During opening hours, you can enjoy our classic sake flight — a tasting of three different sakes. We also offer seasonal and mainstay selections by the glass. If you fall in love with a particular sake (as often happens!), you can open a bottle to enjoy on-site or take it home.

Yes. We collaborate with local Kreuzberg restaurants Zum Heiligen Teufel and Merold to offer a curated selection of small bites designed to pair with our sake and showcase its versatility.

Yes. For private event inquiries, please contact us at info@oursake.club .

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Our mission is to make sake accessible even to those outside Berlin. We ship across Germany and throughout the European Union with DHL, with the dispatch of the order usually happening within two business days. If you live in Berlin, you can pick up your bottle during our opening hours. Once your order is shipped, you will instantly receive a tracking number, and in the rare case of loss or damage, we will issue a full refund.

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