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Nama & Seasonal

This category of sake is a really exciting and super fresh collection of brews that are only available for a limited time of the year. A typical “BY” or “brewing year” starts in the fall when the special sake brewing rice is harvested and breweries officially commence making sake for that season using that freshly harvested rice.  Typically, sake breweries; Kura, will release fresh unpasteurized “Nama” sake in the early spring. These are usually big, brash, and lively brews that represent fresh Vat-Tasting sake that make you feel like you’re drinking right out of the tank.  Then more unpasteurized and single pasteurized sake are released in the summer that are light, bright, and refreshing for long hot summers. Lastly, sake brewers take great pride in releasing single pasteurized sakes called “Hiyaoroshi” in the Fall to pair well with full-bodied Autumn foods. 


Please remember that some sake in this category are seasonal and will be out of stock until they come back in season, and please enjoy the previous years of reviews for these amazing Seasonal offerings.

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    Shirataki Jozen Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, refreshing, berries.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized fall draft sake (Hiyaoroshi) is a slick collection of cranberry, cherry, plum, sweet potato...

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    Shichida Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Aiyama 75"

    fall seasonal, complex, layered.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “Hiyaoroshi” sake is a terrific collection of persimmon, red grape, apricot, blackberry, cr...

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    Dan Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Bizen Omachi" TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE

    true sake selection #5!
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Kikusui Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo Namazume "Chrysanthemum Water"

    fall seasonal, nougat, smooth.
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    The nose on this limited released Fall Draft sake is an interesting collection of grains, rice pudding, earthiness, and veggie aromas. Say hello t...

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    Heiwa Shuzo KID Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, elegant, bright.
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    The nose on this single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a cool collection of kiwi, blackberry, brown sugar, apple, cinnamon, pie crust, vanilla bean...

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    Endo Shuzojo Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu Bangaihin "Naotora"

    bright, コスパ, fruity.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Ohmine 3 Grain Muroka Nama Genshu "Dewasansan"

    hit brewer + new nama!
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Kikusui Funaguchi Smart Pouch "Gold"

    viscous, impact, iconic.
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    The nose on this iconic Nama from Niigata is a mix of banana bread and honey. Fat, chewy, viscous, and packs an uppercut that feels good on the tra...

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    Kisoji Yamahai Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, bright, spritzy.
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    The nose on this seasonally released Fall Draft sake that is single-pasteurized and aged is a fine collection of apricot, apple, pear, white peach,...

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    Noguchi Naohiko Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu "Miyamanishiki"

    vivid, mischievous, professional.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Endo Shuzojo Junmai Ginjo Nama "Naotora"

    lively, コスパ, juicy.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Takacho Bodaimoto Muroka Junmai Genshu "Regal Hawk"

    super duper limited.
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    In-store only. Call for availability.  The nose on this extremely historically made sake is a wild collection of cooked cherries, citrus yogurt, ea...

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    Brooklyn Kura Junmai Ginjo Nama "Number Fourteen"

    apple, muscat, balanced.
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    Gokyo Hiyaoroshi Junmai Namazume

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    The nose on this fall draft sake is baked cinnamon apples, nuts, banana, hay, lemon yogurt, cup cake, and steamed rice aromas. Crisp, zesty, light,...

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    Noguchi Naohiko Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu

    elegant, brash, virtuoso.
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    DEN Junmai Nama "Blue Label"

    80% california 山田錦.
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Ohyama Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume

    fall seasonal, crisp, juicy.
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    The nose on this single-pasteurized, seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a clever collection of vanilla, powdered sugar, brownie, black currant,...

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    Kaze no Mori Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Pink Label Wind of the Woods"

    refreshing, complex, fun!
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    *NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteu...

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    Tamagawa Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Ice Breaker" 1.8L

    summer seasonal, rich, bombproof!
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    All 1.8L bottles are for Store Pick Up. If this item is in your cart, you’ll only see the local pick up option—shipping will not be available. The ...

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    Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Autumn Assasin"

    fall seasonal, umami, classic.
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    The nose on this classic Hiyaoroshi Namazume (single-pasteurized) sake is an awesome collection of maple syrup, chestnut, oatmeal, brown sugar, bro...

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    Kikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, round, professional.
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    The nose on this cult brewery fan favorite and its seasonally released Fall Draft brew is an active collection of banana bread, melon, mango nectar...

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    Kirei Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu "Mannen"

    balanced complexity is a great thing.
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    Kubota Seppou Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo "Snow Peak Black"

    fall seasonal, frisky, limited.
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    The nose on this collaborative sake between outdoor supply company Snow Peak and Niigata Prefecture’s Asahi Shuzo is a unique collection of chestnu...

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    Takachiyo 59 Hanafubuki Muroka Nama Genshu "Chapter Four"

    bright, crisp, lychee.
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