Tasting Notes

This sake pours like a rose with the nose of an IPA. To attract fine wine and craft beer drinkers to sake, Occidental is an interesting batch to pour. Occidental is a single yeast junmai. At the end of the fermentation process (post pressing) we gently dry-hopped the sake to extract the aroma and character you would expect from hops. The result is a bright, aromatic (lots of tropical fruit), and dry sake that is light bodied and infinitely drinkable.

Brewery Description

"At Brooklyn Kura, we are committed to a new tradition of American Craft Sake. Building on more than 1,000 years of Japanese brewing history, we’re demystifying sake and making it more accessible. Our sake is brewed right here in New York City, hand-crafted with the highest quality ingredients."

"In 2021, we entered into a long-term partnership with Niigata-based Hakkaisan Brewery, one of the most respected breweries in Japan and home to many celebrated sakes."

Additional Information

Location: New York

Rice Varieties: YamadaNishiki

Polishing Ratio: 55%

Acidity: 1.4

ABV: 14%

Size: 720ml