Harada Junmai Ginjo Nama Yamadanishiki 55 "Arabashiri"

*NOTE: This sake is unpasteurized. We can ship unpasteurized sake, however it is at the customer's discretion. It's best to avoid shipping unpasteurized sake during extremely hot summers or freezing cold winters. When completing a purchase of unpasteurized sake from True Sake, you are giving us the OK to ship unpasteurized sake to you. Feel free to call or email us if you have more questions.

The nose on this extremely popular winter-released seasonal unpasteurized sake is a ripe collection of lemon lime, grapefruit, tangerine, bell pepper, powdered sugar, Italian soda, and mochi aromas. Made by a female toji in a very small brewery, this sake is very large in feeling and flavor, and uses the “free run” or the first flow of sake before pressing, which means it’s livelier, brasher, and generally more fun and flavorful. Look for strawberry, rock sugar, tangerine, lemon custard, cherry pie, mochi, and lemon zest flavors that pop up and down on a bright and crisp flow. There is a little cloud or whisp of unfermented rice particles that gives this sake freshness, spritziness, and more flavors to explore out of a white wine glass. WORD: Fresh WINE: Zesty Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: International spice, American sushi, crab, shrimp, spicy handrolls, and fried chicken. (2025)

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The nose on this seasonally released unpasteurized and “free run” sake is a cool collection of powdered sugar, ginger, lemon lime, honey, cooked pear, and yeasty aromas. Say hello to a very flavorful seasonal sake that drinks smooth and very expressive. Slightly spritzy, crisp, juicy, rich light™, and very round, this winter brew is lively and yet very balanced and would appeal to those who want “vat fresh” sake that is soft and delicious. Look for apricot, pastry icing, powdered sugar, coconut, Calpico™, lemon zest, and a touch of minerality, with a dry ricey finish. New to the market, this Arabashiri is a winner and should not be missed! WORD: Fresh WINE: Zesty Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: International spice, American sushi, crab, shrimp, spicy handrolls, and fried chicken. (2024)