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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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    Kinoene Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Ohkarakuchi"

    grapefruit, new-world, bright.
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    The nose on this new style single pasteurized seasonally released Fall draft sake is a bright collection of citrus, frosting, brown sugar, cocoa po...

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    Akabu Junmai Ginjo Limited Fall Release "Kohaku"

    fall release not hiyaoroshi true story.
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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.

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    Toyonoaki Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Extra Dry"

    silky, dry, sourdough bread.
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    The nose on this single pasteurized seasonal Fall Draft sake is a unique collection of straw, cotton, crushed leaves, nougat, caramel, and steamed ...

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    Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    apple pie, easy, velvety.
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    The nose on this "first-time-to-the-store" single pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a plump collection of cotton candy, lily, blueberry, grapefruit, p...

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    Kidoizumi AFS Yamahai Junmai Nama "Quintessence"

    small batch producer.
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    The nose on this sake made using a “Hot-Yamahai” technique that only this sake brewery uses is a vast collection of cedar, sea salt, maple syrup, w...

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    Terada Honke Kimoto Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu "Katori 90"

    savory, bright, unadulterated.
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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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    Akishika Organic Yamahai Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu BY 2021 "Yama"

    dry, robust, unadulterated.
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    From the distributor Zev Rovine: Most sake brewers buy their rice – some from contracted farmers, most from unknown sources. “From our own fields t...

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    Koueigiku Muroka Nama Genshu "Tasogare Orange"

    bright, lively, orange peel.
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    Nova Brewing Black Koji Shiboritate Muroka Nama Junmai Daiginjo "Eclipse"

    high acid, rich, umami.
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    From the brewery Nova Brewing Co: 2021 NEW YORK WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION SILVER AWARD WINNER 2022 NEW YORK WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION SILVER...

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    Ichinokura Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fruity with pleasant acidity.
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    From the importer Japan Prestige Sake International: Clear aroma of Muscat grape. Expansive, round, and fruity flavor with pleasant acidity. Clear ...

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    Miyoshino Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu Taruzake "Hanatomoe Tarumaru"

    cedar, umami-driven acidity.
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    Terada Honke Kimoto Muroka Nama Genshu "Shizen no Manma"

    high acid, umami, organic.
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    Kidoizumi Junmai Ginjo Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu "Yamadanishiki"

    rich, complex, unique.
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    Akishika Junmai Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu "Omachi"

    dry, bright, unadulterated.
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    Kirei Muroka Nama Genshu Go Dan Shikomi Hachiku "Eighty Nine"

    sweetness, umami, acidity.
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    From the importer Fifth Taste: Kirei Shuzo's Toji, Masahiro Nishigaki, brews exceptional sake with depth and complexity by making very strong koji ...

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