[4957] Shiogama Abekan Suicho 塩竈阿部勘 翠潮 阿部勘酒造 宮城県 1800ml

Abekan is particularly renowned as a sake that pairs exceptionally well with sushi. The Sanriku coast is famous for seafood, especially Shiogama Fishing Port has the highest tuna catch volume in Japan. Moreover, Shiogama has the highest number of sushi restaurants per capita in the country. 

Sushi in Shiogama embodies a distinct philosophy from that of Edomae. While Edomae emphasizes seasoning and knife techniques applied to the toppings, Shiogama places value on the intrinsic flavour of impeccably fresh ingredients. Such freshness carries a quiet yet powerful umami on its own.

Over many years, Abekan Shuzo has shaped Shiogama’s food culture alongside its fish and sushi. In 2026, the brewery has renewed the series, completely revising its flavour design and refining its precision. 

Suichō

When it comes to Shiogama's culinary culture, seafood reigns supreme. To complement the pristine sushi and sashimi featuring seafood freshly landed at Shiogama Port, Abekan Shuzo has spent many years refining and perfecting its flavor profile.

As a sharper, higher-definition expression of the "Shiogama Abekan" identity, Suichō (Jade Tide) serves as the definitive food-pairing sake that embodies the essence of Abekan's flavor. It is an exquisite brew, boasting enhanced clarity with a gentle profile yet a remarkably crisp finish.

Specific classifications like Daiginjo or Junmai Ginjo are intentionally left off the label, and details such as the rice-polishing ratio and rice variety remain undisclosed—listing simply rice and koji as the sole ingredients. This style of labeling is a defining trend in 2026. It is an expression of a uniquely Japanese attitude that works exclusively on the mutual trust binding producers, distributors, restaurants, and consumers. Ultimately, it reflects the shared trust that underpins the profound minimalism linking Shiogama’s sushi culture and the taste of Abekan.

The bottle design differs between the 720 ml and 1.8 L formats. The flavour profile also varies between the two (which, of course, can be said of many sake and wines). The 720 ml shows more softness, while the 1.8 L presents a more pronounced dryness.

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