{"product_id":"hakutsuru-amazake-190ml-bbd-02-09-26","title":"Hakutsuru, Amazake, 190ml BBD (02\/09\/26)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eJapan's Sweet Fermented Rice Drink, Virtually Non-Alcoholic\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    Amazake (甘酒, \"sweet sake\") is the traditional Japanese fermented rice drink, naturally sweet, comforting and nourishing, with next to no alcohol. Its gentle sweetness comes from rice and koji rather than added sugar alone, which is why it has long been treasured in Japan as a warming winter drink and a natural pick-me-up. Made by Hakutsuru, the 1743 Nada brewery, this 190ml serving is ready to warm through or chill. A wholesome, alcohol-free taste of the sake brewery.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Reach For It\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirtually non-alcoholic:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 1% ABV, so it can be enjoyed by almost anyone, any time of day\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally sweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the gentle sweetness comes from fermented rice and koji, not just sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComforting and nourishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan's traditional warming winter drink and natural pick-me-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a great brewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e made by Hakutsuru, the 1743 Nada sake house\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat through gently and drink hot, the classic winter serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e serve cold over ice for a refreshing summer version\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith ginger:\u003c\/strong\u003e a little grated ginger is the traditional garnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as a natural sweetener in smoothies, dressings and desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e甘酒 — Amazake, the sweet drink of the sake brewery\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    Amazake (甘酒) means \"sweet sake\", though despite the name it is essentially non-alcoholic. It is made from fermented rice: koji mould converts the rice starch into natural sugars, producing a thick, sweet, lightly savoury drink without the need for much added sugar. It has been drunk in Japan for centuries, sold hot at winter shrine festivals and valued as a nourishing tonic, so rich in rice-derived nutrients that it is sometimes nicknamed a \"drinkable IV drip\". This one comes from Hakutsuru, a brewery that has worked with rice and koji in Nada since 1743, which is exactly the expertise a good amazake needs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e甘酒 — Amazake (sweet fermented rice drink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eHakutsuru (白鶴), founded 1743\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eUnder 1% (virtually non-alcoholic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e190ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eBest Enjoyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eWarm or chilled, with optional ginger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs amazake alcoholic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Barely. Despite its name, \"sweet sake\", amazake is essentially non-alcoholic, with under 1% ABV, so it is enjoyed by all ages in Japan and at any time of day, including breakfast. Its sweetness comes from the natural sugars that koji creates as it ferments the rice, not from alcohol. Anyone avoiding alcohol entirely should always check the label on the product, but it is treated as a soft drink rather than a sake.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat does amazake taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Naturally sweet and gently savoury, thick and comforting, with the soft, milky flavour of fermented rice. It is sweet without being sugary, with a wholesome, rounded character. Served hot it is warming and soothing; served cold over ice it becomes light and refreshing. A little grated ginger is the traditional addition and cuts through the sweetness beautifully.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep it cool and out of direct sunlight, and refrigerate once opened, drinking within a couple of days as it is a natural fermented product. It can be warmed gently on the hob or served chilled straight from the fridge. Give it a stir or shake before serving, as the rice solids naturally settle.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hakutsuru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58535685128573,"sku":"S0246-SD","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5621\/files\/Hakutsuru_Amazake.jpg?v=1730116283","url":"https:\/\/www.sushisushi.co.uk\/products\/hakutsuru-amazake-190ml-bbd-02-09-26","provider":"SushiSushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}