Takara Sake
Takara Sake. Berkeley, CA.
Est. 1982
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you might be surprised to learn that there’s a sake brewery in Berkeley. That brewery is Takara Sake and chances are you’ve seen some of their products like Sho Chiku Bai (sake) and Plum Wine at Japanese restaurants or at supermarkets.
Takara Sake is a large producer and played a key role in popularizing sake in the United States. It has about a dozen unique sake products, some of which contain fruit flavors and modern, attractive bottles to draw in new consumers. Takara Sake also provides educational opportunities through its tasting room. Next time you’re in the Berkeley area, it’s recommended to check out their tasting room and small museum to learn more about sake.
Takara Sake’s Sparkling Mio will please and surprise folks who don’t normally drink sake (or any alcohol for that matter!). Mio is easy to drink, and there’s a slightly sweet and fizzy character. It gives sparkling wine a run for its money!
In our experience, sparkling sakes are usually too sweet, too frothy, or do not provide enough carbonation. Takara Sake’s Sparkling Mio hits just the right notes and places it in an accessible and attractive package. Serve chilled as a dessert.