SAKENOVA Crafted Series BrewNote 008 WATERMELON

【SAKENOVA Crafted Series BrewNote 008 WATERMELON】
2026

SAKENOVA 是近年在日本備受注目的新世代清酒品牌，由日本酒 App（Sake AI）團隊所創立，目標不是再做一間「普通釀酒廠」，而是以高端清酒與實驗性 Craft Sake，開啟日本酒的下一個時代

SAKENOVA Crafted Series BrewNote 008 WATERMELON 是 SAKENOVA BREWERY 旗下BrewNote系列的第八號作品，以佐渡島產品牌西瓜「姫甘泉」在發酵階段跟酒醪一起處理，並以調和手法保留西瓜易揮發的香氣，是一枝專為夏季而生、甜感明顯但收結乾淨的手工清酒

香氣帶有一種青綠感的鮮甜氣息，令人聯想起切開西瓜的一刻。入口質感柔滑，西瓜的濃郁甜味隨即展開，配合清酒本身柔和的風味，帶出多汁而輕盈的口感；中段有恰到好處的酸度將甜味收緊；尾段乾淨清爽地收結，甜感明顯但不會過於厚重

飲用溫度
8–10°C，充分冰涼後飲用風味最佳，能突出西瓜的清爽感

飲用場合
夏季燒烤派對、午後小酌、朋友聚會的開胃酒、初次接觸手工清酒／果香系清酒的入門選擇

配餐建議
海鮮生食類前菜（魚生、海鮮沙律）、清爽柑橘沙律、冷蕎麥麵；甜點類可配清淡雪糕或果子口味甜品

【製造者】SAKENOVA BREWERY
【清酒等級】手工清酒
【內容量】720ml
【使用米】非公開
【副原料】佐渡島產「姫甘泉」西瓜
【精米步合】~60%
【酒精度】~12.5度

【SAKENOVA Crafted Series BrewNote 008 WATERMELON】

SAKENOVA is one of the most closely-watched new-generation sake brands in Japan, founded by the team behind the sake app "Sake AI." Rather than building just another sake brewery, SAKENOVA's goal is to open the next chapter of Japanese sake — through both high-end sake and an experimental Craft Sake side.

SAKENOVA Crafted Series BrewNote 008 WATERMELON is the eighth release in SAKENOVA BREWERY's BrewNote series. Sado Island's branded watermelon "Himekansen" is processed together with the moromi during fermentation, and a blending technique is used afterward to preserve the fruit's easily-lost aroma. The result is a craft sake made for summer — noticeably sweet, with a clean finish.

The nose carries a bright, green-tinged sweetness, reminiscent of the moment a watermelon is cut open. The palate opens smooth, with rich watermelon sweetness unfolding alongside the sake's own soft character, giving a juicy, light mouthfeel. A well-judged acidity tightens the mid-palate, and the finish is clean and crisp — sweet-forward but never heavy.

Serving Temperature
8–10°C, best served well chilled to bring out the watermelon's freshness

Occasion
Summer BBQs, a relaxed afternoon drink, an aperitif among friends, or a great entry point for those new to craft sake / fruit-forward sake

Food Pairing
Raw seafood starters (sashimi, seafood salads), citrus-dressed salads, chilled soba; for dessert, light ice cream or fruit-based sweets

【Brewery】SAKENOVA BREWERY
【Grade】Craft Sake
【Volume】720ml
【Rice】Undisclosed
【Sub-ingredient】Sado-grown "Himekansen" watermelon
【Polishing ratio】~60%
【ABV】~12.5%