Ohmine Nama Nigori Assemblage "Winter's Arrival"

The nose on this seasonally released winter unpasteurized brew is a cool collection of tangerine, green apple, yeast, powdered sugar, Milkis™, and sweet rice aromas. This beautifully made brew has all kinds of feelings and flavors, and really drinks like a winter’s day. It starts smooth, wide, viscous, and layered (fluffy almost), then glides into an effervescent, spritzy, light and silky flow that is umami driven, with a nice misty and white grape finish. There is a touch of astringency and lots of gentle flavors like powdered sugar, snow melt, graham cracker, strawberry tops, Rice Krispie Treats™, Muscat grape, and a tickle of frosting. Lower in alcohol at 14%, this Nama is extremely enjoyable for beginners and the very well sake-versed. Lots of brewing technique on display here. WORD: Tingly WINE: Beaujolais/Effervescent Whites BEER: Light Ales FOODS: Fruit and cheese plates, international spice, winter crab and shellfish. (2024)

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The nose on this seasonally released winter nama is a fabulous collection of Granny Smith apple, grape, cake icing, powdered sugar, cream, and lactic aromas. This nama is new to the store, and we are so glad to have it! Talk about a well built unpasteurized sake, this brew drinks lively, bright, tingly, effervescent, juicy, and more rich than sweet. It is a very cool winter nama that has several faces from savory and creamy to ricey and rich. Look for steamed rice, butter, grape, white cake, and cooked pear flavors on a dry lively flow. BE CAREFUL when opening the cap, as it usually hits the ceiling. WORD: Unique WINE: Cocktails BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: International spice, street foods, tacos and pizza, and American sushi. (2023)