Bride of the Fox
SAKE OVERVIEW

This savory sake is inspired by local legends of Niigata's annual fox-bride festival. Local lore tells of mysterious lights that appeared on nearby Mt. Kirin in the distant past, which are claimed to be the lanterns carried in the fox-bride procession. With a 50% polishing rate, this sake could technically qualify as a Junmai Daiginjo, but the savory notes and food pairing versatility identify more with the style expected from Junmai Ginjo.

GRADE Junmai Ginjo
Tasting Notes

Intense aromas of grilled nuts, pistachio, and a hint of white chocolate. Ripe honeydew notes finish crisp with a hint of lingering sweetness.

Food Pairing

One of the best meat pairings in the portfolio. Try with duck, fig-stuffed pork loin, or black cod with miso glaze.

Tech Details

Alcohol:
16.5%
Sizes:
12/300ml
6/720ml
6/1.8L
Suggested Retail Prices:
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UPC Codes:
835603005400
835603005387
835603005790
Seimaibuai:
50%
Rice:
Gohyakumangoku

The Brewery

Kaetsu Brewery

Kanbara marked on a map of Japan

Kaetsu brews powerful, big, bold sake from Japan’s most popular brewing region, Niigata, which is otherwise known for producing light, clean sake.

  • Kanbara’s bold style comes from brewing sake that is muroka (not charcoal filtered).
  • The husband and wife co-owners come from families with sake backgrounds and Toji Kenichiro-san has made sake for over 50 years, giving Kanbara a long history of talent and experience.
Brewery Name:
Kaetsu Brewery
Brewery Founded:
1880
Toji (master brewer):
Yamaga Kenichiro
Brewery Location:
Niigata
Brewery President:
Dr. Shunichi Sato
Kanbara marked on a map of Japan