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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.

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    Urakasumi Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume "Misty Bay"

    caramel spices, soft, smooth.
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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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    Shichida Aiyama 75 Hiyaoroshi Junmai

    semi-rich, semi-dry, bright.
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    The nose on this seasonally released Fall draft single pasteurized sake is classic collection of blackberry, grape, Sherry, melon, sweet tea, lave...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    silky, fruity, not sweet.
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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 Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo

    stone fruit, chestnut, rock sugar.
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    The nose on this super popular single-pasteurized fall draft seasonally released brew is a cool collection of rock sugar, whipping cream, sweet pot...

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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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    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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    Kisoji Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    lively, bright, fruit-forward.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized sake is an elegant collection of peach, pear, cucumber, cinnamon, and banana bread aromas. ...

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    Shichi Hon Yari Hiyaoroshi "Seven Spearsmen"

    ricey, umami, tannin-like dryness.
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    The nose on this old-school seasonally released single-pasteurized fall draft sake is a rich collection of corn, wheat toast, buttered popcorn, to...

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    Gasanryu Muroka Namazume Omachi "Momiji"

    silky, crisp, a kiss of brown sugar.
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    The nose on this seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a subtle collection of cherry, butter, powdered sugar, white flowers, pine needle, blackbe...

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    Kikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi 2023

    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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    Noguchi Naohiko Hiyaoroshi

    clever, unique, sneaky.
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    The nose on this professional single pasteurized seasonally released fall draft sake is a kick-butt collection of raisin, tree bark, grape, peanut...

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    Kamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi

    umami, creamy, complex.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized brew is an awesome collection of raisin, cream, corn bread, fig, sweet corn, berry, and toa...

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    Harushika Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi

    juicy, fruity, lively.
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    The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “draft” sake is a mild collection of raisin, cooked apples, berries, grape, and crushed lea...

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Harada Junmai Ginjo Nama Winter Yamadanishiki 55 "Arabashiri"

    limited winter seasonal release.
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    Review from Beau Timken coming soon! From the distributor JFC: Arabashiri is the first sake to come out of the moromi pressing process. This nama s...

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