Hakkaisan Awa Sparkling Sake (Clear)

Hakkaisan · Niigata (Minamiuonuma)
Alcohol Sparkling Sake Alcohol Growing export

Hakkaisan's 'Awa' is a clear, bottle-fermented sparkling sake produced to the high standards of the awa Sake Kyokai (Sparkling Sake Association), of which Hakkaisan is a member. It uses secondary in-bottle fermentation for natural fine bubbles and a brut-like dryness. Distributed in the US through importers including Saketaro and other premium channels, it targets the celebration/fine-dining segment as a champagne alternative. Hakkaisan's strong export brand recognition supports its sparkling line abroad.

The supplierMinamiuonuma (Niigata) brewery; awa Sake Kyokai member; bottle-fermented clear sparkling sake 'Awa'.
Why it sells abroadAssociation-standard bottle-fermented clear sparkling; champagne-method positioning; strong parent-brand equity.

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CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Hakkaisan Brewery (est. 1922, Minamiuonuma, Niigata) is a founding member of the awa Sake Association (AWASAKE) and produces certified awa sake (in-bottle secondary fermentation standard). (Industry awa-sake standard, not a dietary/food-safety cert.)
Pack formats720ml/750ml pressurized bottles; case packs (draft retained)
Shelf lifeBest within 12 months; cold storage (draft retained)
StorageRefrigerated, upright (pressurized bottle)
Minimum orderTypical: mixed-case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks via importer (reefer)
CapacityTypical: established large brewery
Container loadTypical: reefer container
PricingPremium sparkling-sake tier
OEM / private labelNot publicly confirmed (likely limited).
Wholesale & MOQDistributor wholesale via US importers (e.g. Saketaro and premium channels)
Key exporters & distributorsSaketaro (US), premium sake importers
Export regulationTTB COLA + FDA prior notice (US); pressurized-bottle handling; seishu/sparkling classification
Market demandGrowing US celebration/fine-dining demand
How to source itHakkaisan -> US/intl importers -> distributors/on-premise (draft retained; AWASAKE exports to 25+ countries)
Verified sourceshttps://awasake.or.jp/en/members/; https://www.hakkaisan.com/brewery/
MakerHakkaisan Brewery Co., Ltd.
OriginNiigata (Minamiuonuma)
CategoryAlcohol / Sparkling Sake
Available inUnited States
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2206.00
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