haccoba 空知蜜酒

【haccoba 空知蜜酒】

福島縣南相馬市的 haccoba，以實驗精神與美學視野著稱，這次以「日本酒＋蜜酒＋日本在來HOP」推出一款前所未有、充滿心思的清酒風格釀造飲品。這款酒以「純米酒」方式，再融入蜂蜜酒製法，並加入唐花草 (日本在來HOP) ，在口味與香氣上創造出獨特的層次

以福島縣產米、米麴為基底，精米步合高達 88%，刻意保留較多米香與質地，再加入蜂蜜與日本在來HOP唐花草一起發酵，最終以約 14% 酒精度完成。開瓶後，先感受到的是米酒般的溫潤底調，接著蜂蜜的柔和甜味與圓潤感慢慢浮現，而唐花草帶來青蘋果般清爽、略帶茶香與木質調的香氣，將整體帶往「順口又耐飲」的方向

經過少許熟成，唐花草的香氣變得更沉穩，茶感與木質調在蜂蜜與米香之間自然融合，另外加入的墨西哥產橘花蜜又為尾段捎來一絲柑橘果感，與自然的酸度及微量唐花草苦味巧妙交織。冰飲時如微氣泡的蜜味清酒，溫熱後則更適合佐餐

【製造者】haccoba（福島縣南相馬市）
【原料】米（福島縣產）、米麴（福島縣產米）、蜂蜜、ホップ（そらちえーす）
【內容量】500ml
【精米步合】88%
【酒精度】~14%

【haccoba Sorachi Mead】

From Fukushima, haccoba is known for its experimental spirit and refined aesthetic. This new release combines sake, mead, and native Japanese hop into a one‑of‑a‑kind fermented drink with a distinctly modern character. Crafted on a junmai‑style rice base and blended with honey and Japanese hop Sorachi Ace (Karanohana), it creates a layered profile of grain, sweetness, and aromatic hop notes.

Using rice and rice koji from Fukushima, with a relatively high rice polishing ratio of 88%, the base preserves rich, rounded rice aroma and texture. Honey and Sorachi Ace (Karanohana) are then added and co‑fermented, resulting in a bottling at approx. 14% alcohol. On opening, you first notice a smooth, sake‑like entry, followed by the soft sweetness and velvety mouthfeel of mead. The Sorachi Ace hop contributes a crisp, green‑apple‑like fragrance with subtle tea‑like and woody undertones, guiding the overall impression toward a light, drinkable style.

After a short aging period, the hop character becomes more settled. The tea‑infused and woody notes blend naturally with honey and rice aromas, while a touch of Mexican orange blossom honey adds a gentle citrus lift to the finish. Balancing sweetness, acidity, and a light hop bitterness, this drink shows flexibility:

• Chilled, it feels like a lightly sparkling honey‑infused sake;

• Warm, it gains more acidity and structure, making it an excellent pairing with food.

【Producer】haccoba, Fukushima
【Ingredients】Rice (Fukushima), rice koji (Fukushima rice), honey, Sorachi Ace hop
【Volume】500ml
【Rice polishing ratio】88%
【Alcohol Level】approx. $14\mathrm{\%}$