Hakata Nerizake

Hakata Nerizake is a brand called "Nerizake", which is a phantom sake said to have been made around Hakata from the Muromachi period to the Sengoku period, revived in the present day by Wakatakeya Shuzojo based on ancient documents.
The biggest feature lies in the unique manufacturing method where glutinous rice is ground with a mortar into a paste and filtered with silk cloth, unlike general sake. This manufacturing method produces a thick and smooth texture like yogurt and a sweet and sour taste derived from lactic acid bacteria.
The alcohol content is low at around 3%, and you can easily enjoy it as a dessert sake or aperitif. The bottle design of "Hakata Kenjo Pattern" named after Hakata-ori is also beautiful, and it is a gem that makes you feel the history and culture of Hakata.
It is said that the Sengoku warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi loved to drink it, and its name appears in the tea ceremony records of Kamiya Sotan, a wealthy merchant in Hakata, making it a historically very valuable sake. Also called "Nerinuki", descriptions about its manufacturing method and taste remain in the literature of that time.
In modern times, due to its unique taste and historical background, it is popular as a souvenir representing Fukuoka and Hakata, and is appreciated as a toast sake for special days and as a gift for loved ones. It is recommended to drink it chilled, and it is delicious even as it is or arranged by adding fruit sauce etc.