Sotogahama

"Sotogahama" is a limited-distribution brand from Nishida Shuzoten, named after the historical name of the Aburakawa district in Aomori City, where the brewery is located.
Brewed with Aomori's "Hana-fubuki" sake rice and soft water from the Mt. Hakkoda spring system, it features a deep rice umami and a sharp, dry finish, though a subtle sweetness can also be detected.
The "Sotogahama Junmai Gingo Haikara/Monochro" labels were developed entirely from scratch by the brewery's young staff in their 20s and 30s, led by the future 6th-generation head, Rikuro Nishida. This project was completed without direct supervision from the master brewer, relying instead on their own experience and creativity.
"Haikara" (the 30s project) focuses on a 13% low-alcohol concept, while "Monochro" (the 20s project) aims for a brilliant quality, polished to 50%, suitable for competition standards.
Sotogahama represents the traditional Nishida Shuzoten's dedication to nurturing young talent and embracing new challenges through limited-release innovative sake.