No. 6 S-Type Ad-Hoc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–2 years of the bottling date, served well-chilled.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh sashimi, grilled yakitori, creamy goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The No. 6 S-Type 'Ad-Hoc' is an exceptional, highly limited variation of Aramasa's acclaimed 'Superior' Type sake. Rooted in the historic Akita Prefecture, Aramasa is the birthplace of Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active strain distributed by the Brewing Society of Japan. The 'Ad-Hoc' designation represents a rare, spontaneous expression of the S-Type, often released to showcase unique brewing variations, raw (nama) characteristics, or specific single-tank pressings. Brewed using the labor-intensive, traditional Kimoto starter method in wooden casks (kioke), this sake harmonizes ancient craftsmanship with modern precision. It delivers a striking profile defined by vibrant, wine-like acidity, a delicate natural effervescence, and a clean, mineral-driven finish that challenges the conventional boundaries of Japanese 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.