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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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    Masumi Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi "Sleeping Beauty"

    fall seasonal, slick, persimmon.
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    The nose on this ever-popular Fall Draft sake from Nagano is a gentle collection of  persimmon, celery, fig jam, banana bread, green apple, brown s...

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    Urakasumi Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume "Misty Bay"

    fall seasonal, ricey, soft.
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    The nose on this fall favorite “namazume” single pasteurized sake is a cool collection of caramel, powdered sugar, sweet potato, butter, and maple ...

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    Otokoyama "Man's Mountain" Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume

    fall seasonal, dry, thick.
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    The nose on this super star seasonally released single pasteurized sake is a gentle collection of nutty, creamy, lemon peel, and steamed rice aroma...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume "Natsugin"

    summer seasonal, juicy, classic.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized brew is an amazing collection of pear, cantaloupe, apple, mango, papaya, guava, ginger, and...

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

    true sake selection #4!
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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 Fall draft single-pasteurized sake made with the amazing Aiyama rice varietal is a slick collection of maple syrup, melon, tangeri...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, silky, fruity.
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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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    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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    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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    Takachiyo 59 Chapter 7 Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Omachi"

    tangerine, pear, lively.
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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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    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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    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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    Noguchi Naohiko Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu "Miyamanishiki"

    vivid, mischievous, professional.
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    Kisoji Yamahai Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, bright, spritzy.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake from snow country Nagano Prefecture is a vast collection of Granny Smith ap...

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    Ohmine Dewasansan Muroka Nama Genshu "3 Grain"

    hit brewer + new nama!
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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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    Noguchi Naohiko Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu

    elegant, brash, virtuoso.
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    Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Seven Spearsmen"

    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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    Ohyama Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume

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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized “Fall Draft” sake is a wonderful collection of melon, cream, strawberry, banana, orange, yu...

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    Harada Junmai Ginjo Nama Yamadanishiki 55 "Arabashiri"

    winter seasonal, smooth, expressive.
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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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    Kikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    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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