Inspired by Shiokawa-san's experience making sake all over the world, in six countries from Northern California to Indonesia. This sake represents his desire to be closer to nature and have a true expression of climate and terroir. Addressing the uncertainty of climate change, Nopa is an experiment in testing our preconceived notions of what conditions are essential for fermentation, and discovering a new style of sake as a result. It is fermented with wild yeast, without temperature control and across 3 seasons. The rice is always from Niigata, but changes each batch and is only milled to 90% to avoid waste.
Mouthwatering notes of lemon custard, papaya & kumquat with hints of black pepper and smoke. Yogurt, nuts and fruit on the mid palate. Clean, pronounced acidity.
Try paired with chicken mole negro, iberico ham or a blue cheeseburger.
Tech Details
- Grade:
- Junmai
- Seimaibuai:
- 90%
- Rice:
- Variety of changing local Niigata rice
- Alcohol:
- 13.8%
- Size:
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6/720ml
- Suggested Retail Price:
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$32
- UPC Code:
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835603007367
Shiokawa Brewery
Traditional but not bound by tradition, Shiokawa-san’s curiosity and scientific approach to brewing results in constant experimentation to make better sake year after year.
• This brewery is truly a family business, with only three employees: Shiokawa-san, his wife, and his cousin.
• Although Shiokawa-san first attempted at making yamahai 14 years ago as an experiment, it has since become core to his brewery’s identity. While Niigata can be known for sakes that are crisp, clean, and often water-like, he pushes the envelope making soulful, uncontrolled sakes without commercial yeast or temperature control that have inexplicable smokiness, umami and a delightful sourness.
- Brewery Name:
- Shiokawa Brewery
- Brewery Founded:
- 1912
- Toji (master brewer):
- Kazuhiro Shiokawa
- Brewery Location:
- Uchinomachi, Niigata Prefecture
- Brewery President:
- Kazuhiro Shiokawa
