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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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    Kaze no Mori Junmai Nama Genshu "Black Label Wind of the Woods"

    complexity on steroids.
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    The nose on this special sake that uses a Nara rice varietal Tsuyuhakaze milled to 80% is a wicked collection of yeast, banana bread, berries, moss...

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    Shichida Aiyama 75 Hiyaoroshi Junmai

    semi-rich, semi-dry, bright.
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    The nose on this seasonally released Fall draft single pasteurized sake is classic collection of blackberry, grape, Sherry, melon, sweet tea, lave...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    silky, fruity, not sweet.
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    The nose on this single-pasteurized seasonally released brew from one of our favorite breweries is a cool collection of peach, citrus, pear, ginge...

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    Sawtelle Sake Junmai Ginjo Nama "Clear Skies"

    semi-sweet, lush, rock candy.
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    Heiwa Shuzo KID Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo

    stone fruit, chestnut, rock sugar.
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    The nose on this super popular single-pasteurized fall draft seasonally released brew is a cool collection of rock sugar, whipping cream, sweet pot...

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    DEN Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo Nama Batch #4 "Red Label"

    zesty, expressive, smooth.
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    Tokugetsu Junmai Daiginjo “Harvest Moon”

    28%, limited, crystal clean.
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    This seasonally released brew is the “step above” sake from the makers of Manju and Hekiju (Kubota). The nose on this sake is a wonderful collectio...

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    Takacho Bodaimoto Muroka Junmai Genshu "Regal Hawk"

    super duper limited.
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    Limit 1 bottle per household per customer. Any attempts to obtain more than 1 bottle per household per customer will be refunded immediately.  The ...

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    Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Chokai Mountain"

    impactful, bright, lively.
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    Kikusui Funaguchi Smart Pouch "Gold"

    viscous, impact, iconic.
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    All four of these sakes are pretty similar, but each has unique qualities. The nose on Gold is a mix of banana bread and honey. This guy is fat, ch...

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    Kisoji Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    lively, bright, fruit-forward.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized sake is an elegant collection of peach, pear, cucumber, cinnamon, and banana bread aromas. ...

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    Izumibashi Akitonbo Junmai Ginjo "Autumn Dragonfly"

    fall seasonal, tannin-like dryness, complex.
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    The nose on seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a gentle collection of steamed rice, blueberry, lime, white grape, cream, sherbet, herbs, and gr...

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    Koueigiku Muroka Nama Genshu "Hello! Omachi" TRUE SAKE EXCLUSIVE

    true sake selection nama #1!
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    Say hello to another amazing True Sake Selection brew that is only available at True Sake. The nose on this unpasteurized sake from a brewery that ...

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    Noguchi Naohiko Yamahai Honjozo Muroka Nama Genshu "Miyamanishiki"

    vivid, mischievous, professional.
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    Shichi Hon Yari Hiyaoroshi "Seven Spearsmen"

    ricey, umami, tannin-like dryness.
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    The nose on this old-school seasonally released single-pasteurized fall draft sake is a rich collection of corn, wheat toast, buttered popcorn, to...

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    Noguchi Naohiko Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu

    elegant, brash, virtuoso.
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    Gasanryu Muroka Namazume Omachi "Momiji"

    silky, crisp, a kiss of brown sugar.
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    The nose on this seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a subtle collection of cherry, butter, powdered sugar, white flowers, pine needle, blackbe...

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    Brooklyn Kura Junmai Ginjo Nama "Number Fourteen"

    apple, muscat, balanced.
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    The nose on this American craft sake is a cool collection of pear, melon, honey, strawberry, and white flower aromas. Say hello to our first craft ...

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    Kikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi 2023

    round, robust, professional.
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    The nose on this champion single pasteurized seasonally released fall draft brew is a wicked collection of caramel, sunflower seeds, banana bread, ...

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    Noguchi Naohiko Hiyaoroshi

    clever, unique, sneaky.
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    The nose on this professional single pasteurized seasonally released fall draft sake is a kick-butt collection of raisin, tree bark, grape, peanut...

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    Kamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi

    umami, creamy, complex.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized brew is an awesome collection of raisin, cream, corn bread, fig, sweet corn, berry, and toa...

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    Harushika Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi

    juicy, fruity, lively.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “draft” sake is a mild collection of raisin, cooked apples, berries, grape, and crushed lea...

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    Kirei Junmai Daiginjo Nama Genshu "Mannen"

    balanced complexity is a great thing.
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    The nose on this unpasteurized Junmai Daiginjo is a unique collection of mint, raisin, cotton candy, sunflower seeds, grape, sourdough bread, and m...

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    Terada Honke Muroka Nama Genshu "Musubi"

    sour beer, grains, acidity.
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