Saga
佐賀
Saga is a GI for sake brewed in Saga Prefecture and the first GI designated in Kyushu. It is made with Japanese rice and local water, with added brewing alcohol limited to 50% of the rice weight. Junmai sake brewed in the prefecture from Saga-grown rice and local water that passes a separate tasting review may also carry the "The SAGA Certified Sake" label.
- Production area
- Saga Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- June 14, 2021
- Managing body
- GI佐賀管理委員会（佐賀県酒造組合内） (opens in a new tab)
- Producers
- About 18
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Made with Japanese rice and water from the prefecture, with added brewing alcohol limited to 50% of the rice weight. Junmai sake brewed in the prefecture from Saga-grown rice and local water that separately passes a sensory review and is certified may also be labeled "The SAGA Certified Sake."
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
Every year in late March, Kashima City holds "Kashima Sakagura Tourism," a brewery-hopping event.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Saga is a GI for sake brewed in Saga Prefecture and the first GI designated in Kyushu. It is made with Japanese rice and local water, with added brewing alcohol limited to 50% of the rice weight. Junmai sake brewed in the prefecture from Saga-grown rice and local water that passes a separate tasting review may also carry the "The SAGA Certified Sake" label.
Sake made in Saga Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on June 14, 2021.
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