酒屋八兵衛 Talkin' Loud【限定釀造】

【Talkin' Loud】

Sakaya Hachibei “Talkin’ Loud” is a characterful yet highly approachable acid‑driven and low‑alcohol modern food sake, built around malic acid and a juicy sweet‑sour balance, making it an ideal “new‑style acidity / Acid Sake” entry point for sake lovers.

The key brewing idea is the use of MLA‑12, a high‑malic‑acid yeast strain, deliberately putting malic acid at center stage to create a bright, cider‑ or white‑wine‑like acidity in this “Acid Sake.”

On the nose, it shows fresh apple, citrus and a gentle yogurt‑like lactic nuance, in a mild, modern ginjo‑style aromatic profile.The palate starts with sweetness and fruit‑juice‑like texture; the mid‑palate is lifted by vivid acidity that gives the structure, while the finish is clean and crisp, leaving a comfortable summer‑sake / food‑sake impression.

The name “Talkin’ Loud” can be read as a message: you need to dare to speak out and show where you stand in order to survive. For the brewery, this bottle is a statement of stepping out of traditional sake styles and into something new.

Serving temperature
Around 5–12°C, in a white‑wine glass or a slim tumbler to highlight the acidity and aromatics

Food pairing
Great with fried dishes, nanban‑style marinades, tomato‑based plates, richer izakaya snacks or light Italian cuisine, where the acidity can cut through the oil and refresh the palate

【Producer】Motosaka Shuzo 
【Category】Junmai
【Volume】720ml
【Ingredients】Japan‑grown rice
【Rice polishing ratio】Undisclosed
【Alcohol】~14%