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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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    Kamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi

    umami, creamy, complex.
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    The nose on this seasonal single-pasteurized sake is a very cool collection of marshmallow, sweet tomato, milk chocolate, maple, chestnut, dry fig,...

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    Tedorigawa Tsuyusanzen Junmai Daiginjo Nama "A Thousand Drops of Dew"

    ethereal, rare and/or 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. This ...

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    Gokyo Five Junmai Ginjo Nama Kioke Kimoto Zukuri "Blue"

    summer seasonal, dry, slippery.
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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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    Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Origarami Nama "Sake Mirai"

    watermelon rind, cucumber, limited and/or rare.
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    The nose on this first time to the US unpasteurized Nama sake is a glorious collection of cucumber, radish, melted ice, white grape, Asian pear, an...

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    Dewanoyuki Kimoto Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Shonai Bijin"

    fall seasonal, slippery, dry.
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    The nose on this Kimoto or traditional pole-rammed fall draft sake is a complex collection of almond, cocoa powder, yogurt, malt balls, cashew milk...

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    Sawanoi Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, umami, tart.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a vast collection of chestnut, apple pie, mochi, Ovaltine, sweet potato,...

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    Kikusui Junmai Nama Genshu Can Shiboritate "J-Draft"

    clean, dry, crisp.
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    The nose on this fresh and unpasteurized “nama” that is “genshu” or undiluted with extra added water (ABV 17.5%) is a cool collection of oatmeal, b...

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    Akabu Junmai Ginjo Limited Fall Release "Kohaku"

    limited fall seasonal release.
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    From the importer Sake Suki: The scent profile of Akabu's fall limited sake "Kohaku" boasts the sweet and fruity aroma of banana and melon, with a ...

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    Terada Honke Muroka Nama Genshu "Musubi"

    sour beer, acidity, seimaibuai 100%.
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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 unpaste...

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    Jyoku Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi Risu no Shukakusai "Squirrel Harvest Festival"

    fall seasonal, ricey, crisp.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized slightly aged sake is a classic collection of oatmeal, chestnut, lemon-lime, pumpkin, soy s...

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    Nishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari”

    fall seasonal, subtle, layered.
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    We have been waiting 20 years to get this twice-pasteurized Fall release sake and we are the only place you can get it! The nose on this Autumn mas...

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    Kinoene Junmai Ginjo Genshu Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, refreshing, green apples.
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    The nose on this Fall draft single pasteurized seasonal sake is a bright collection of  green apple, peach, kiwi, cherry, pear, pineapple, apricot,...

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    Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi "Hiyaoroshi Black"

    new fall seasonal from ohmine!
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    The nose on this Hiyaoroshi or Fall Draft seasonally released brew is a very cool collection of pancake, almond tofu, oatmeal cookie, butterscotch,...

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    Ohmine 3 Grain Yamadanishiki "Hiyaoroshi White"

    new fall seasonal from ohmine!
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    The nose on this elegant fall draft single-pasteurized seasonal sake is a very exciting collection of pear, persimmon, lychee, green apple, Sprite,...

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    Daisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi
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    The nose on this single pasteurized seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a mild collection of pear, apple, corn, snowball, and steamed rice aroma...

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    Furosen Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Wataribune"

    raisin, nougat, yoo-hoo® chocolate.
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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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    Ichinokura Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, wine-like, citrus.
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    The nose on this single pasteurized seasonally released brew is a widecollection of grapefruit, papaya, Sprite™, orange Creamsicle™, and steamed ri...

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    Sequoia Junmai Ginjo Yamahai Nama

    made in san francisco, rich, complex.
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    Since we don’t carry this special sake full time we will share our tasting notes in free form for this delicious brew that I think is the most umam...

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    Narutotai Autumn Hiyaoroshi Junmai

    fall seasonal, rich, ripe melon.
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    Terada Honke Kimoto Muroka Nama Genshu "Shizen no Manma"

    high acid, umami, organic.
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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 unpaste...

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    Kinoene Junmai Ginjo Akiagari

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    Chochin Awa Yamadanishiki 65 Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu

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