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.
Hououbiden Gohyakumangoku Junmai Ginjo "Hiyaoroshi" 2026
fall seasonal, soft, white umami?The nose on this first year available fall draft seasonally released single-pasteurized sake is a classic collection of Kahlúa coffee liqueur, hone...
View full detailsNabeshima 60 Junmai Hiyaoroshi "Harvest Moon"
new fall seasonal from saga!Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi "Hiyaoroshi Black" 2026
fall seasonal, deep, soft.The nose on this Hiyaoroshi or Fall Draft seasonally released brew is a very cool collection of pancake, almond tofu, oatmeal cookie, butterscotch,...
View full detailsNishinoseki Tokubetsu Junmai “Akiagari” 2026
fall seasonal, smooth quasi-exclusive.The nose on this twice pasteurized Fall release brew is a legendary collection of pralines and cream, almond, grain, salted caramel, fresh cream, m...
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" 2026
fall seasonal, creamy, dry.The nose on this seasonally released fall draft sake that has been pasteurized once then aged for 6 months has a fine collection of straw, rice cra...
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 detailsAkabu Junmai Ginjo Limited Fall Release "Kohaku"
limited fall seasonal release.From the importer Sake Suki: The scent profile of Akabu's fall limited sake "Kohaku" boasts the sweet and fruity aroma of banana and melon, with a ...
View full detailsNanawarai Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi
fall seasonal, apple pie, velvet.The nose on this single pasteurized Fall Draft sake is a plump collection of cotton candy, lily, blueberry, grapefruit, powdered sugar, and creamy ...
View full detailsKinoene Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Ohkarakuchi" 2026
fall seasonal, sophisticated complexity.The nose on this dry seasonally released single-pasteurized Hiyaoroshi sake is a slick collection of lemon peel, mandarin orange, honey suckle, sau...
View full detailsNoguchi Naohiko "Hiyaoroshi"
fall seasonal, clever, sneaky.The nose on this professional single pasteurized seasonally released fall draft sake is a kick-butt collection of raisin, tree bark, grape, peanut...
View full detailsKikuhime Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi 2026
fall seasonal, red apple, complex.The nose on this seasonally released single-pasteurized and gently aged Hiyaoroshi sake is a powerful collection of sweet potato, cottage cheese, c...
View full detailsDaisekkei Tokubetsu Junmai Hiyaoroshi
fall seasonal, asian pear, light.The nose on this Fall Draft seasonal sake that has been pasteurized once is a gentle collection of Champagne grape, melon, powdered sugar, banana, ...
View full detailsKamikokoro Junmai Ginjo Genshu Umakuchi Hiyaoroshi 2026
fall seasonal, cooked apple, umami.The nose on this classic fall draft sake is a classic collection of cherry, steamed rice, white peach, grape, sour cream, candied yam, fig, pear, m...
View full detailsKisoji Yamahai Junmai Genshu Namazume Hiyaoroshi
fall seasonal, bright, spritzy.The nose on this seasonally released Fall Draft sake that is single-pasteurized and aged is a fine collection of apricot, apple, pear, white peach,...
View full detailsHarushika Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi
fall seasonal, fruity, lively.The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “draft” sake is a mild collection of raisin, cooked apples, berries, grape, and crushed lea...
View full detailsHeiwa Shuzo KID Junmai Ginjo Namazume Hiyaoroshi 2026
fall seasonal, caramel, soft.The nose on this single pasteurized and gently aged seasonally released fall draft sake is a fresh collection of green apple, pear, papaya, honeysu...
View full detailsTamano Hikari Junmai Daiginjo "Hiyaoroshi" 2026
fall seasonal, soft, very silky.The nose on this new Fall released seasonal sake is a gentle collection of grains, butterscotch, toast, and yeasty aromas. Say hello to a very soft...
View full detailsShichida Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Aiyama 75"
fall seasonal, complex, layered.The nose on this seasonally released single pasteurized “Hiyaoroshi” sake is a terrific collection of persimmon, red grape, apricot, blackberry, cr...
View full detailsTamagawa Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu "Ice Breaker"
summer seasonal, rich, bombproof!The nose on this seasonally released unpasteurized sake is a cool collection of melon, pineapple, Muscat, honey, rock sugar, nougat, toffee, and wh...
View full detailsGokyo Hiyaoroshi Junmai Namazume
fall seasonal, balanced, elegant.The nose on this seasonally released Fall Draft single pasteurized brew is a very cool collection of brown rice, toffee, white chocolate, miso butt...
View full detailsMasumi Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi "Sleeping Beauty"
fall seasonal, slick, persimmon.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...
View full detailsShichi Hon Yari Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Autumn Assassin"
fall seasonal, umami, classic.The nose on this classic Hiyaoroshi Namazume (single-pasteurized) sake is an awesome collection of maple syrup, chestnut, oatmeal, brown sugar, bro...
View full detailsOhyama Tokubetsu Junmai Namazume Hiyaoroshi "Bingakoi" 2026
fall seasonal, apple, round.The nose on this seasonally released “Namazume” or single pasteurized sake has a cool collection of apple, melon, apricot, celery, grapefruit, gra...
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