Aoki Brewery 'Yeti' Junmai Sake blueberry Awkward Hug was the first

Awkward Hug was the first IPA we produced as a brewery and features Azacca and Citra hops

A beer that demands you take more than one sip

We would have it with venison burgers with fresh lettuce and tomatoes

from delicate seafood—such as oysters on the half shell or scallop crudo—to creamy goat cheese

the vast majority of aperitifs available were wine-based

Aoki Brewery 'Yeti' Junmai Sake blueberry Awkward Hug was the firstA classic dry sake inspired by local lore, Yuki Otoko is the bigfoot or yeti of Niigata, said to haunt its mountains and occasionally help travelers through the mountain trails. An excellent intro to classic Niigata sake. Rice is Miyama Nishiki milled to 60%, water is soft from an underground current originating at Mt. Makihata. Classic Niigata style sake Light, dry and refreshing Miyama Nishiki Rice milled to 60%