Colors Lapis
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of release when kept properly chilled.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, steamed white fish, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Aramasa's 'Colors' series is an avant-garde exploration of Akita's local rice varieties, with 'Lapis'—named after the deep blue gemstone Lapis Lazuli—shining a spotlight on the Miyamanishiki rice strain. Brewed in traditional wooden casks (kioke) using the ancient Kimoto starter method and the legendary Kyokai No. 6 yeast (which was originally isolated at Aramasa in 1930), this sake bridges the gap between ancient heritage and modern wine-like sophistication. It is highly celebrated for its vibrant, juicy acidity, pristine mineral backbone, and delicate notes of fresh stone fruits and white flowers, reflecting eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato's philosophy of absolute purity and zero additives.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is one of the sake world's most revolutionary and revered historic breweries. Under the avant-garde leadership of eighth-generation owner Yusuke Sato, the kura strictly champions traditional, natural brewing methodologies, utilizing only native Akita rice cultivars, wooden fermentation vats (kioke), and the time-honored kimoto method without additives. Aramasa is famously the historic birthplace of Kyokai Yeast No. 6, isolated here in 1930, which the brewery now uses exclusively across its entire production. Renowned for vibrant acidity, exceptional clarity, and wine-like complexity, Aramasa produces iconic cult expressions including the unpasteurized No. 6 series, the terroir-focused Colors collection, and the rare, boundary-pushing Private Lab series featuring labels like Invisible Pink Unicorn.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Miyamanishiki (Sake Rice)
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%