Fossa - Sake Kasu - Dark Chocolate - 73%

A limited release collaboration with artisanal sake curator KuroKura, this bar uses sake kasu (the lees left after sake brewing) from two prestigious Japanese craft breweries. The white kasu comes from Akishika Shuzo, a brewery that grows its own organic rice in-house. The red kasu comes from Mukai Shuzo's one-of-a-kind Inemankai sake, made with a rare strain of red rice from the master brewer's hometown of Ine in rural Kyoto. Both are blended with nano-lot cacao from Kelantan, Malaysia.

The result is a 73% dark chocolate with fruity, nutty, and umami qualities that echo the complexity of elegantly aged sake. Dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Made bean-to-bar in Singapore by Fossa Chocolate. This is the kind of product that defines what The Ambrosian Pantry is about: exceptional quality from makers who refuse to cut corners.

Tasting notes: Fruity, nutty, and umami, reminiscent of elegantly aged sake.
Pairs with: A glass of sake, Japanese green tea, or aged cheese.
Perfect for: Sake enthusiasts, Japanese food lovers, and collectors of rare, limited-edition craft chocolate. Available at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver, where every product on the shelf has been chosen for a reason. Shop in store or at theambrosianpantry.com.

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