Takara Shuzo
"A brewer's art made from superior rice and pure water with traditional craft and modern technology."
Takara has been a leading producer of Sake in Japan for more than 150 years. Takara Sake USA, established in Berkeley in 1982, uses pure snow melt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and superior rice from the fertile Sacramento Valley to make a Sake worthy of the Takara mark.
SHO CHIKU BAI
"Sho Chiku Bai" is Takara's main brand of Sake in Berkeley as well as Japan. It’s high quality and superior taste has made it the best-selling Sake in the United States — America’s favorite.
SHO CHIKU BAI Classic
Type: Junmai / Classic
The most traditional sake. In order to enjoy its traditional Junmai character in full, serving it warm is recommended. It will pair well with mildly seasoned dishes.
Character: Smooth, well balanced and full body
Dry/Sweet: +3 (medium dry)
Serving: Room temperature to warm
Pairing food: Mildly seasoned
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #7230/180ml, #7220/750ml, #7210/1.5Lit, #7200/ 18Lit.
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SHO CHIKU BAI Extra Dry
Type: Junmai / Dry
Extremely dry sake. Its clean and crisp flavor pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Character: Very dry, clean and crisp flavor
Dry/Sweet: +7 (very dry)
Serving: Chilled to warm
Pairing food: Various appetizers
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #7280/1.5Lit., #7270/18Lit.
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SHO CHIKU BAI Tokubetsu Junmai
Type: Tokubetsu Junmai
This special sake is made from highly polished (to 60%) Sacramento Valley rice. It is a well balanced Junmai-shu with an exceptionally smooth texture.
Dry/Sweet: +5 (medium dry)
Serving: Room temperature to warm
Pairing food: Mildly seasoned
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #600/300ml, #630/720ml, #5900/1.8Lit.
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SHO CHIKU BAI Ginjo
Type: Junmai Ginjo / Premium
Ginjo is a special reserve connoisseur class of sake. Most sakes are brewed with rice that has been milled 30%. For our Ginjo we use rice that is polished over 50%. Additionally, we use a special strain of yeast that allows for fermentation at a cooler temperature. The result of the slower, longer process is a silky-smooth, rich texture and a fruity flavor.
Character: Delicate, dry and silky smooth
Dry/Sweet: +3 (mild)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Perfect by itself or with lightly seasoned foods
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #7320/300ml
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TAKARA Sierra Cold
Type: Junmai Ginjo / Premium
Takara Sierra Cold is an innovation in sake brewing. It is fermented with a specially developed yeast that allows for the rich flavor of a premium type of sake. We have made this product with an alcohol content of 12% for those who prefer a milder taste.
Character: Light and clean
Dry/Sweet: +5 (dry)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Perfect by itself or with lightly seasoned foods
Alcohol: 12%
Item#/Size: #7350/300ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI
Organic Nama
Type: Junmai Nama / Draft
It's totally natural, using OCIA certified rice harvested from the Sacramento Valley with absolutely no preservatives, no alcohol, and no sulfites added. It is brewed under the direction of Takara's master brewer combining the most traditional methods with modern technology to arrive at the Ginjo grade. (The Silver Medal award of Organic & Biodynamic Wine Competition in 2009 and 2010.)
Character: Full, dry and balanced flavor with fruity and fresh taste
Dry/Sweet: +5 (dry)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Cold or vinegar-marinated
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #8000/300ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI
Nigori Cremè De Sake
Type: Junmai Nigori / Unfiltered
NIGORI is lightly-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom of the bottle. Nigori Crème de Sake tastes slightly drier than our Nigori Silky Mild.
Character: Bold and sweet. Rich and robust flavor with distinctive rice savor
Dry/Sweet: -15 (sweet)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Rich and well seasoned dishes. Great as a dessert
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #5000/300ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI Nigori Silky Mild
Type: Junmai Nigori / Unfiltered
Nigori is the way sake first appeared when it was brewed for the Imperial Court in Kyoto as well as for most of its 2,000-year history. It is lightly-filtered and the sweetest of all our types of sake. It is especially delicious with very spicy foods. The bottle should be shaken each time before pouring due to the high rice content that settles in the bottom of the bottle.
Character: Bold and sweet. Rich and robust flavor with distinctive rice savor
Dry/Sweet: -20 (very sweet)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Rich and well seasoned dishes.
Alcohol: 15%
Size: #7330/375ml, #8760/ 750ml, #7300/1.5Lit.
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Sho Chiku Bai Rei
Type: Junmai Daiginjo
Rei presents a hint of white flowres, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon. In the mouth, it is smooth and lightly creamy with a savory component that comes further forward as the sake warms gradually in the glass. The delightful fruit and floral notes of this daiginjo make it a delicious all-occasion drink moreso than a typical daiginjo sake, as the soft and full body character of REI Junmai Daigijo opens it to a wider variety of food pairing.
Character: Soft, full and floral
Dry/Sweet: +3 (medium)
Serving: Chilled
Pairing food: Sushi, fresh crab, tempura, sukiyaki, yakitori (tare), meat dishes as well as savory desserts, thinly sliced prosciutto and with mild cheese, both firm and soft, such as manchego and camembert, and even grilled cheese sandwiches
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #8691/300ml
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Sho Chiku Bai Yamadanishiki
Type: Junmai Daiginjo Genshu
The Sho Chiku Bai Daiginjo is the first Daiginjo sake produced with American-harvested Yamadanishiki rice--the result of many years of trial and collaboration with American rice farmers. Its exceptionally smooth, balanced taste, with its garland of Ginjo bouquet, is worthy of the effort and the passion that went into its making—a passion reflected in Takara’s 30-year history of sake-making in the USA.
2013 Gold Award winner at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Character: Excellent flavor and exceptionally smooth taste
Dry/Sweet: -2.0 (medium sweet)
Suggestions: Serve chilled
Serving: Chilled to room temperature
Pairing food: Perfect by itself or with lightly seasoned foods
Alcohol: 15.5%
Item#/Size: #4999/720 ml
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Sho Chiku Bai Kyoto Junmai
Type: Junmai
This is a very refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. It's wonderful near a warm fireplace in the evening after a long day on the ski slopes. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with silky texture and flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, baking spice aromas and flavors become prominent and the palate is even creamier.
Dry/Sweet: +2 (Medium Dry)
Suggestions:
Serving:
Pairing food:
Alcohol: 13.5%
Item#/Size: #10263 / 300ml, #10262 / 720 ml, #10261 / 1800ml
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SHIRAKABE GURA
Type: Tokubetsu Junmai
"Shirakabe Gura" is the brewery located in the Nada area, the heartland of Japanese sake making. This Tokubetsu Junmai is meticulously brewed using exceptionally pure water, Miyamizu, and carefully selected rice. The character of this sake is well-balanced with a complex, crisp finish.
Imported from Japan
Character: Smooth, well balanced and full body
Dry/Sweet: +2 (medium dry)
Serving: Room temperature to warm
Pairing food: Mildly seasoned
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #5500/300ml, #6130/720ml, #5190/1.8 Lit.
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MIO SPARKLING SAKE
Type: Sparkling Sake
"Shirakabe Gura" is the brewery located in the Nada area, the heartland of Japanese sake making. This sake is refreshing and fruity with a unique sweet aroma. Crafted in the traditional brewing style, with rice, water and Koji, Mio appeals to a wide range of tastes — a new sake for a new age.
Imported from Japan
Character: Sweet, Refereshing and fruity
Dry/Sweet: -70 (sweet)
Serving: Chilled
Alcohol: 5%
Item#/Size: #3137/300ml, #3572/750ml,
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HANA SAKE
Premium Sake with Natural Fruit Flavors
HANA reflects a contemporary beverage that produces appealing fruit aromas followed by a smooth, mellow taste. This beautifully balanced drink pairs well with many dishes and tastes refreshing as an aperitif.
HANA Raspberry
Type: Flavored Sake
Hana Raspberry lives up to its name with an appealing aroma that fulfills its promise on the palate with a rich berry flavor. The lovely lingering finish continues the appealing taste of ripe fruit. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #6280/750ml
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HANA Lychee
Type: Flavored sake
Hana Lychee lives up to its name with an appealing aroma that fulfills its promise on the palate with the intense flavor of this exotic fruit. The lovely, lingering finish continues the rich lychee taste. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #3140/375ml, #6290/750ml
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HANA White Peach
Type: Flavored Sake
Hana white Peach appeals with gentle and fresh aroma. The lovely sweet lingering finish continues the appealing taste of ripe fruit. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #3139/375ml , #2949/750ml
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HANA Fuji Apple
Type: Flavored sake
Hana Fuji Apple lives up to its name with an appealing aroma that fulfills its promise on the palate with the crisp tartness of a delicious Fuji apple. The lovely lingering finish continues the taste of rich apple flavor. Its low alcohol makes it a fine aperitif, either straight up or on the rocks.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #3141/375ml, #6320/750ml
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HANA Pineapple
Type: Flavored sake
An engaging flvored sake with the aroma and flavor of perfectly ripe, freshly cut pineapple. Lightly sweet with a rich mouthfeel.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #86/375ml, #88/750ml
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HANA Orange
Type: Flavored sake
Delightful aromas and flavor of fresh Mandarin orange with a hint of cream. This sake is mouthwatering and gently sweet with a long, dry finish.
Kosher (OU)
Alcohol: 8%
Item#/Size: #47/375ml, #65/750ml
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TAKARA CAN CHU-HI JPOP White Peach
Type: Chu-Hi
The first pre-mixed sparkling Chu-Hi beverage was introduced by Takara in 1984. It instantly became one of Japan's most refreshing and popular alcoholic beverages.
Serving suggestion: Chilled
Alc. by Volume: 6.5%
Item#/Size: #2124/350ml
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TAKARA CAN CHU-HI JPOP Grapefruit
Type: Chu-Hi
The first pre-mixed sparkling Chu-Hi beverage was introduced by Takara in 1984. It instantly became one of Japan's most refreshing and popular alcoholic beverages.
Serving suggestion: Chilled
Alc. by Volume: 6.5%
Item#/Size: #2834/350ml
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YUKI NIGORI
Yuki Nigori’s rich aroma and smooth flavors delight the palate as a refreshing aperitif or a satisfying desert beverage.
YUKI NIGORI WHITE PEACH
Type: Flavored Nigori
Character: Refreshing and sweet aroma of white peach with Nigori’s mellow body and smooth texture
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Aperitif or dessert wine
Alcohol: 10%
Item#/Size: #2863/375ml
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YUKI NIGORI LYCHEE
Type: Flavored Nigori
Character: Great combination of sweet tropical aroma and Nigori’s rich taste with hint of coconut
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Aperitif or dessert wine
Alcohol: 10%
Item#/Size: #2878/375ml
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YUKI NIGORI MANGO
Type: Flavored Nigori
Character: Lovely aromas of ripe, freshly-peeled mangos and yellow peaches jump out of the glass. This Nigori is full-bodied and has a creamy mouthfeel with well-balanced sweetness and the long-lasting flavors of mango and peach.
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Aperitif or dessert wine
Alcohol: 10%
Item#/Size: #8249/375ml
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YUKI NIGORI STRAWBERRY
Type: Flavored Nigori
Character: Lightly creamy with crisp, white peach flavor
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Enjoy on its own or as a spritzer
Alcohol: 10%
Item#/Size: #10270/375ml
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YUKI NIGORI CANTALOUPE
Type: Flavored Nigori
Character: Fresh, tropical cantaloupe. Notes of young melon are followed by citic taste and mellow sweetness. Pleasant tart finish in the full-bodied nigori sake.
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Dessert
Alcohol: 10%
Item#/Size: #10271/375ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO
SHO CHIKU BAI SHO
Type: Junmai Ginjo
Character: Friendly, balanced, and versatile
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Delicately-flavored, but textured and slightly sweet.
Alcohol: 14%
Item#/Size: #8850/720ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO
Type: Ginjo Nigori
Character: Luscious with mouth-filling fruit
Dry/Sweet: Sweet
Serving: Cold
Pairing food: Crisp French fries, Kansas City-style barbecue, spicy Mexican food
Alcohol: 14%
Item#/Size: #8851/720ml
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SHO CHIKU BAI SHO
Type: Junmai Organic
Character: Soft, full and floral
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Serving: Cold or Warm
Pairing food: Japanese steak, roasted mushrooms, white miso soup, mushroom chawanmushi, Spanish cod fritters or truffled mac and cheese.
Alcohol: 14%
Item#/Size: #8763/720ml
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Sho Chiku Bai Gokai Junmai
Type: Junmai
This convenient, single-serve sake offers traditioanl junmai aromas of Asian pear, salted melon, banana, and cream. The silky palate has a satisfying weight and is gently mouthwatering. Flavors include fruity notes from the nose-pear, melon and banana-but also wonderfully savory aspects, including custard, cocoa, banana bread, and baking spices. The palate becomes more intense and rich in umami. Flacors include salty dried beef and banana bread with walnuts.
Character: Balanced and satisfying
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Serving: Warm, Chilled
Pairing food: This sake’s balance of fruit and savor- iness makes it versatile with food. It will be very good with egg custards, soba noodles, chicken breast, or moderately flavored white fish, steamed shellfish. It has the intensity to hold up to filet mignon, yakitori, and the complexity to shine with a simple bowl of seasoned white rice.
Alcohol: 15%
Item#/Size: #459/120ml, #458/180ml
