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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

    fall seasonal, umami, cocoa.
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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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    Akishika Okarakuchi Muroka Nama Genshu "Super Dry"

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    The nose on this crazy dry sake is filled with dried fruit, wet wood, cocoa, and vanilla aromas. Pretty much this is now the driest sake in the sto...

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    Takachiyo 59 Hanafubuki Muroka Nama Genshu "Chapter Four"

    bright, crisp, lychee.
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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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    Nishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari”

    fall seasonal, milk bread, smooth.
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    This seasonally released autumn “akiagari” sake was brought from Japan specifically for True Sake and when you taste it you will know why! With a g...

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Sawanoi Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, light, punchy.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “Hiyaoroshi” sake that was made to pair with Fall foods is a very special collection of swe...

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    Shishi no Sato Junmai Ginjo Origarami Nama "Sake Mirai"

    watermelon rind, 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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    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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    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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    Daisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, asian pear, light.
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    The nose on this Fall Draft seasonal sake that has been pasteurized once is a gentle collection of Champagne grape, melon, powdered sugar, banana, ...

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    Ichinokura Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, fruity, clever.
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    The nose on this Fall Draft sake is a very intriguing collection of grapefruit candy, strawberry, young banana, grape, powdered sugar, pine, lemona...

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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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    Kinoene Junmai Ginjo "Akiagari"

    fall seasonal, green apple, effervescent.
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    The nose on this seasonally released sake is a slick collection of powdered sugar, green apple, cotton candy, asian pear, grape juice, bubblegum, p...

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    Narutotai Autumn Hiyaoroshi Junmai

    fall seasonal, off-dry, cherry.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a cool collection of honey, citrus, vanilla cream, ripe banana, nut butt...

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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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