No. 6 H-Type Spark
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 2 years of the bottling release date, to fully appreciate its lively carbonation and pristine, unpasteurized character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, assorted sashimi, lightly battered vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
The No. 6 H-Type Spark is a highly coveted, naturally sparkling expression from Aramasa's legendary No. 6 lineup, which exclusively celebrates the historic Kyokai No. 6 yeast isolated at the brewery in 1930. The 'H-Type' (often associated with 'Hatsu-shibori' or the first pressing of the brewing season) is crafted using the traditional Kimoto starter method and fermented in wooden casks (kioke). This unpasteurized (nama) sake undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, capturing a delicate, lively effervescence. It represents eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato's avant-garde vision, marrying ancient Shinto-aligned brewing philosophies with a modern, high-acid, wine-like aesthetic that has redefined the global perception of sake.
🍾 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.