Item Number: 08762
Size: 720ml Bottle
Product Launch Date: 04/01/2026
Product Title: Kitakata Terroir Episode Ⅳ
Brewery/Distillery Name: Homare Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Brewery/Distillery Description: Homare Sake Brewery is a historic sake brewery founded in 1918 in Kitakata, Fukushima. Known for its philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, it crafts premium sake using pure local water and carefully selected rice. Its flagship brand “Aizu Homare” gained global recognition, including the IWC Champion Sake award. Homare exports worldwide, sharing the character and terroir of Kitakata through refined, high-quality sake.
Brewery/Distillery Website: https://aizuhomare.jp
Brewery/Distillery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HomareSyuzo/
Brewery/Distillery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homare_sake_brewery/
Founding Date: 9/1/1918
Prefecture: Fukushima
Product Description: Kitakata Terroir Episode IV is a premium Junmai Daiginjo crafted entirely from locally grown Kitakata Yamadanishiki rice, polished to a refined level. This sake expresses the essence of Kitakata’s terroir—its pristine water, climate, and craftsmanship. Delicate yet complex, it reveals layered aromas of ripe melon, apple, and subtle tropical notes. The palate is elegant and smooth, with a refined sweetness balanced by a clean, crisp finish. Carefully brewed and stored under strict temperature control, Episode IV represents the ultimate expression of local identity and precision brewing.
ABV: 16%
Yeast: K1801
Product Size: 720ml
Number of Bottles per case: 6
Taste: Silky and well-balanced, with gentle sweetness and refined acidity leading to a crisp, lingering finish.
Nose: Ripe melon, green apple, and hints of lychee with a soft floral nuance.
Pairing Recommendation:
White fish sashimi
Sea urchin (uni) and sweet shrimp
Lightly salted yakitori
Delicately seasoned Japanese cuisine
Serving Recommendations: Suzuhie (Autumn Breeze) 15°C/59°F
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