Seasonal 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.
Daisekkei Summer Tokubetsu Junmai Nama "Karakuchi Usu Nigori"
new nagano summer seasonal!Gokyo Junmai Nama "Summer"
summer seasonal, crisp, young pear.*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...
View full detailsSuehiro Ken Daiginjo NAMA "The Sword"
old school, new nama.The nose on this unpasteurized "Nama" version of the wildly popular "Ken" Daiginjo sake is a lively collection of kiwi, pear juice, lemon, slate, w...
View full detailsTenjin Bayashi Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu
brand new, bold, umami.*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...
View full detailsNarutotai Junmai Ginjo Usu Nigori Nama "LED"
new nama nigori from tokushima!*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...
View full detailsNabeshima Ginjo Yamadanishiki 50 "Summer Moon"
summer seasonal, lively, crisp.The nose on this perfect summer seasonally released brew is an excellent collection of green apple, lemon, blueberry, pound cake, clementine, shiso...
View full detailsAkabu Genshu Limited Summer Release "Sea"
summer seasonal, peach, smooth.The nose on this “new bold exploration” summer sake from the world-famous Akabu brewery is a supreme collection of green apple, Pomelo, lychee cand...
View full detailsKoshinohomare Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu 2026 "90 Blue"
summer seasonal, full-bodied, bright.*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...
View full detailsKinoene Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu "Summer"
summer seasonal, refreshing, crisp.*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...
View full detailsNishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari”
fall seasonal, milk bread, smooth.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...
View full detailsJyoku Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi Risu no Shukakusai "Squirrel Harvest Festival"
fall seasonal, ricey, crisp.The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized slightly aged sake is a classic collection of oatmeal, chestnut, lemon-lime, pumpkin, soy s...
View full detailsDewanoyuki Kimoto Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Shonai Bijin"
fall seasonal, slippery, dry.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...
View full detailsOtokoyama Summer Tokubetsu Junmai Nama "Sasaori"
summer seasonal, rich, refreshing.*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...
View full detailsJyoku Summer Tokubetsu Junmai Genshu 2026 "White Bear"
summer seasonal, refreshing, crisp.The nose on this seasonally released cask strength “Genshu” (17%) brew is a cool collection of sweet rice, peach, mango, and papaya aromas. Say hel...
View full detailsKohro Summer Release Junmai 2026 "Ryo"
summer seasonal, black cherry, citrus.The nose on this summer-released Junmai sake is a fun collection of apple, tapioca, grapefruit, papaya, peach, pear, and Ramune aromas. Want to go ...
View full detailsDaisekkei Junmai Ginjo 2026 "Summer Release"
summer seasonal, grape, refreshing.The nose on this seasonally released “Summer” sake is a gentle collection of apricot, cucumber, water chestnut, daikon, lemon candy, kumquat, and s...
View full detailsNarutotai Summer Junmai Ginjo Nigori Nama "Silky Wave"
summer seasonal, spritzy, ricey.**Due to the type of cap this sake uses, this Item is available for pick up only. Sumimasen! The nose on this special seasonally released unpasteur...
View full detailsOhmine 3 Grain Mermaid 2026 "Summer's Arrival"
summer seasonal, apple, light.The nose on this seasonally released summer sake is a very fun collection of Asian pear, spring water, honeydew melon, cucumber, blue Icee, and ste...
View full detailsKinoene Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Ohkarakuchi"
grapefruit, new-world, bright.The nose on this new style single pasteurized seasonally released Fall draft sake is a bright collection of citrus, frosting, brown sugar, cocoa po...
View full detailsGokyo Five Junmai Ginjo Nama Kioke Kimoto Zukuri "Blue"
summer seasonal, dry, slippery.*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...
View full detailsAkabu Junmai Ginjo Summer Release 2026 "Hisui"
summer seasonal, peach, smooth.The nose on this seasonally released sake is a fresh collection of mango, pear, jasmine, strawberry, grapefruit, lemon peel, and rainwater aromas. ...
View full detailsHarushika Natsushika Summer Release Junmai Ginjo "Summer Deer"
summer seasonal, melon, custard.The nose on this very tasty summer sake is a cool collection of green apple, cherry, papaya, pineapple, strawberry, jasmine, and berry aromas. This...
View full detailsKisoji Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu 2026 "Summer"
summer seasonal, fruity, refreshing.*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...
View full detailsDaisekkei Muku no Sake Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu
creamy, round, spring seasonal release.*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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