Akumochizake

{{Short description|Type of Sake}}

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{{nihongo|2=灰持酒|3=Akumochizake}} (also written as {{nihongo|2=灰汁持ち酒}}) is a type of sake in which ash is mixed into the brewing mash.{{Cite web |title=The History of Sake in Kumamoto ｜KUMAMOTO SHUZO KUMIAI |url=http://www.kumamoto-sake.com/english/material/history.html |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=www.kumamoto-sake.com}} It is drunk as a new years spiced sake.{{Cite web |title=Tsukeage Kagoshima prefecture {{!}} Our Regional Cuisines : MAFF |url=https://www.maff.go.jp/e/policies/market/k_ryouri/search_menu/menu/tsukeage_kago_shima.html |access-date=2023-03-09 |website=www.maff.go.jp}}