No. 6 R-Type Junmai Ginjo
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1–2 years of the bottling date, and must be kept strictly refrigerated.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
fresh oysters, white fish sashimi, mild goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 'No. 6' series from Aramasa is a legendary lineup in the sake world, celebrated as the only recurring unpasteurized (Nama) release from this historic Akita Prefecture brewery. The 'R-Type' (standing for 'Regular') serves as the essential introduction to this avant-garde collection. Brewed using the traditional Kimoto starter method in wooden casks (Kioke), it is defined by the exclusive use of Kyokai No. 6 yeast—the oldest surviving strain of the Brewing Society of Japan, which was originally discovered on-site at Aramasa in 1930. This sake represents a revolutionary bridge between ancient craftsmanship and modern, wine-like sensibilities, offering a delicate natural effervescence, pristine minerality, and a bright, lactic acidity that challenges traditional sake conventions.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is a legendary brewery currently led by eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato, who has revolutionized the house with a focus on heritage and natural brewing. Aramasa is globally revered as the birthplace of Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active sake yeast strain distributed in Japan, which they use exclusively across their entire portfolio. Operating with a strict commitment to traditional methods, the brewery utilizes 100% Akita-grown rice, employs the labor-intensive kimoto starter method, and ferments its liquids in cedar wooden casks (kioke) without any additives. Their highly sought-after, low-alcohol, and beautifully acidic expressions—such as the iconic No. 6 series, Colors collection, and avant-garde releases like Invisible Pink Unicorn—have redefined modern sake, bridging the gap between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary fine wine aesthetics.