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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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    Kinoene Junmai Ginjo Genshu Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, refreshing, green apples.
    Low stock

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    Sawanoi Junmai Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, umami, tart.
    Low stock

    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a vast collection of chestnut, apple pie, mochi, Ovaltine, sweet potato,...

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    Kikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, round, professional.
    In stock

    The nose on this cult brewery fan favorite and its seasonally released Fall Draft brew is an active collection of banana bread, melon, mango nectar...

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    Kisoji Yamahai Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, bright, spritzy.
    Low stock

    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake from snow country Nagano Prefecture is a vast collection of Granny Smith ap...

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    Izumibashi Akitonbo Junmai Ginjo "Autumn Dragonfly"

    fall seasonal, tannin-like dryness, complex.
    Low stock

    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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    Heiwa Shuzo KID Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, elegant, bright.
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    The nose on this single-pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a cool collection of kiwi, blackberry, brown sugar, apple, cinnamon, pie crust, vanilla bean...

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    Tamagawa Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Ice Breaker"

    summer seasonal, rich, bombproof!
    In stock

    The nose on this seasonally released unpasteurized sake is a cool collection of melon, pineapple, Muscat, honey, rock sugar, nougat, toffee, and wh...

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    Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, silky, fruity.
    In stock

    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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    Shirataki Jozen Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi

    fall seasonal, refreshing, berries.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized fall draft sake (Hiyaoroshi) is a slick collection of cranberry, cherry, plum, sweet potato...

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    Masumi Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi "Sleeping Beauty"

    fall seasonal, slick, persimmon.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this ever-popular Fall Draft sake from Nagano is a gentle collection of  persimmon, celery, fig jam, banana bread, green apple, brown s...

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    Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Seven Spearsmen"

    fall seasonal, umami, classic.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this classic Hiyaoroshi Namazume (single-pasteurized) sake is an awesome collection of maple syrup, chestnut, oatmeal, brown sugar, bro...

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    Ohyama Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume

    fall seasonal, crisp, juicy.
    In stock

    The nose on this single-pasteurized, seasonally released Fall Draft sake is a clever collection of vanilla, powdered sugar, brownie, black currant,...

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    Kikusui Hiyaoroshi Junmai Ginjo Namazume "Chrysanthemum Water"

    fall seasonal, nougat, smooth.
    In stock

    The nose on this limited released Fall Draft sake is an interesting collection of grains, rice pudding, earthiness, and veggie aromas. Say hello t...

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    Urakasumi Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume "Misty Bay"

    fall seasonal, ricey, soft.
    In stock

    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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    Otokoyama "Man's Mountain" Hiyaoroshi Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume

    fall seasonal, dry, thick.
    Out of stock

    The nose on this super star seasonally released single pasteurized sake is a gentle collection of nutty, creamy, lemon peel, and steamed rice aroma...

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    Tokugetsu Junmai Daiginjo “Harvest Moon”

    fall seasonal, clean, 28%.
    Low stock

    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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