SAKE OVERVIEW
Kawatsuru translates to “river crane” and comes from the sighting of a crane in the river behind the brewery. Crane of Paradise is described as “umakuchi,” a combination between sweet, dry and umami flavors. The perfect summertime sip!
Tasting Notes
Juicy notes of grapefruit and freshly cut grass, with a hint of salted pineapple. Crisp, dry finish with an almost effervescent energy behind it.
Food Pairing
Try with Pizza with prosciutto/speck or smoked salmon with cream cheese.
Tech Details
- Alcohol:
- 15.5%
- Size:
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6/720ml
- Suggested Retail Price:
-
$34
- UPC Code:
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835603005899
- Seimaibuai:
- 65%
- Rice:
- Yamada Nishiki
- Nihonshu-Do:
- +3
- Acidity:
- 1.3
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Kawatsuru Brewery
Known for its rice-driven style with elegant, rich texture, Kawatsuru pays respect to the crane that symbolizes longevity and good fortune.
- Kawatsuru, located in the Sanuki region of Kagawa, is committed to experimenting with local raw materials to elevate their sake, including an experimental rice field adjacent to the brewery and using local Sanuki olive yeast.
- The name of the sake was named Kawatsuru by the first kuramoto because the cranes fell down on the clear stream behind the brewery, which is filled with the pure and abundant water flowing.
- Brewery Name:
- Kawatsuru Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1891
- Toji (master brewer):
- Yuichiro Kawahito
- Brewery Location:
- Kagawa
- Brewery President:
- Yuichiro Kawahito
