Sake Drip-Pressed by Gravity Alone

The Appeal and Characteristics of Fukurozuri Sumisake

Sumisake is a special craft sake born from fukurozuri, a traditional Japanese sake brewing method.

This method significantly enhances purity and flavor, achieving a unique taste that sets it apart from other Japanese sakes.
While pressing would yield more and be more efficient, our brewery deliberately employs fukurozuri.

Because it tastes better that way. Taste over efficiency.

Characteristics of Fukurozuri Sumisake

Fukurozuri Sumisake is particularly recommended due to the following characteristics:

High Purity: The fukurozuri process yields a clearer sake, offering a smooth mouthfeel.
Rich Aroma: The characteristics of the shubo (sake starter) and rice are fully brought out, resulting in a fruity yet refreshing aroma.
Easy to Drink: With an exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, it is easy for even beginners to enjoy.
Versatility with Various Dishes: It pairs well with meat dishes, fish dishes, and snacks, enriching any mealtime.

Manufacturing Process of Fukurozuri Sumisake

We use locally sourced rice and other ingredients from producers whose faces we know.

We constantly monitor with IoT and hang the moromi in bags at the optimal time to allow the sake to drip naturally.

This method removes unwanted impurities, resulting in sake of the highest quality.

Taste of Fukurozuri Sumisake

Upon tasting, a rich sweetness initially spreads, but the subsequent acidity tightens the aftertaste, creating a flavor that never grows tiresome.

It pairs well with various dishes, making it perfect for evening drinks at home or special occasions.

How to Enjoy Fukurozuri Sumisake

The most recommended way to enjoy Fukurozuri Sumisake is chilled.

If you prefer, warming it slightly can enhance its aroma, offering a different way to enjoy it.

It is especially ideal for cherry blossom viewing, year-round banquets, and parties.

Kimama Sarari | Bag-pressed, small-batch craft brewed sake 720ml

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Rice grown with local ties, meticulously selected grain by grain

The star of this sake is the pride of our local rice, carefully cultivated by farming classmates in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture.

For those seeking sake or craft brews made with local rice, we deliver authentic local sake where you can see the origin and the face of the maker.

Uncompromising brewing management monitored by IoT

During the brewing process, fermentation data is monitored 24 hours a day in real-time using IoT technology. All information, such as temperature, humidity, and fermentation status, is captured numerically, and the sake is pressed by bag dripping (shizuku-shu) at the optimal time without fail.

By fusing the intuition of artisans with the latest technology, we maintain the excellence of traditional methods while simultaneously achieving stable and improved quality.

The reason for intentionally choosing "inefficiency": What is Fukurozuri (Shizuku-shu)?

Fukurozuri is a pressing method where the moromi (fermenting mash) is put into sake bags, and only the drops that naturally drip down by gravity, without any pressure, are collected. This method, also known as "shizuku-shu" (drip sake), yields a smaller quantity compared to mechanical pressing.

Despite this, our brewery intentionally chooses this method because by not applying pressure, no unnecessary off-flavors emerge, and only the clear umami inherent in the ingredients can be extracted. Quality over efficiency – this belief produces a silky-smooth taste.

A once-in-a-lifetime taste encountered only in small batches

Due to small-batch brewing, even with the same ingredients and recipe, each batch develops its unique character. This is the true charm of small-batch brewing.

🍋 A refreshing batch with prominent acidity
🍓 A batch with a richly spreading sweetness
🌸 A batch with a lower alcohol content, easy to drink

Our craft brew, undergoing natural fermentation, results in different flavor profiles for each brewing batch.

Information on the taste and detailed characteristics of the current batch for sale is regularly updated on our official social media (Instagram, X, Facebook). Please check it before purchasing.

Even when using the same rice, the flavor and alcohol content change depending on the rice polishing and brewing season (e.g., winter brewing, spring brewing).

This sake, which shows a different expression each time, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Even with the same label, the bottle you hold is one of a kind in the world.

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Bag Drip

By extracting the sake using only gravity, no unnecessary impurities are introduced, resulting in a purer sake that truly reflects the essence of the rice.

IoT data management

Using sensors, we monitor precise data 24 hours a day to manage brewing in optimal conditions.

Made with carefully selected local ingredients

We only use ingredients whose producers are known, such as rice grown by local farmers.