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Akitsuho 657 Nama
Akitsuho 657 Nama

Akitsuho 657 Nama

Full body, fresh and lively on the tongue
€35,00
€48,61/l
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Introduced in 1998, Akitsuho 657 is crafted using Akitsuho rice, a variety cultivated in the Kaze no Mori mountain pass region. Each release in the series is numbered, indicating the rice variety and yeast used. For instance, "Akitsuho 657" refers to the Akitsuho rice polished to 65% and fermented with Yeast No. 7. In addition to their modern endeavors, Yucho Shuzo is committed to preserving traditional brewing techniques. They have collaborated with temples to recreate historical sake recipes, such as a 450-year-old formula documented by medieval monks. This initiative not only honors the rich heritage of Nara's sake production but also offers contemporary enthusiasts a taste of history.
Akitsuho 657 is Muroka (unfiltered), Nama (unpasteurized) and Genshu (undiluted). This combination results in a sake that retains its natural effervescence and delivers a fresh, vibrant flavor profile. It presents notes of fresh berries and herbs, complemented by a natural effervescence due to in-bottle secondary fermentation. The use of Akitsuho rice contributes to a balanced profile with a gentle sweetness and refreshing acidity. Robust yet smooth, it is best enjoyed chilled, which accentuates its crispness and lively character.

Storage temperature: 5°- 8°C

Drinking temperature: 6° - 13° C

Prefecture: Nara

Type: Junmai Ginjo

Rice variety: Akitsuho

Alcohol content: 16%

Polishing ratio: 65%

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About Yucho Shuzo, est. 1719

Yucho Shuzo is a distinguished sake brewery located in Gose City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1719, it has been producing sake for over 300 years in an area often regarded as the birthplace of refined sake. Yoshihiko Yamamoto is the 13th generation of brewers and has a deep knowledge of brewing history and techniques, which he sources to pioneer new processes for the craft. The brewery is nestled amidst towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and pristine rivers, creating an ideal environment for sake production.

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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