{"title":"Kimoto + Yamahai","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimoto is the original method of sake-making where lactic acid is not added when creating the yeast starter, and is instead allowed to naturally develop on its own. Because the lactic acid must grow on its own, this process takes longer. This creates a sturdy starter, resulting in a robust, earthy and sometimes funky brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamahai is a method similar to kimoto, allowing lactic acid to grow on its own. The main difference between the yamahai and kimoto method is that the steaming rice is not macerated with a stick. Yamahai sakes are prized for their rich flavor profile, high in umami and rice flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cowboy-yamahai-junmai-ginjo-genshu-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Cowboy Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Genshu Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't let this \u003cem\u003eginjo\u003c\/em\u003e fool you. This \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (cask-strength) \u003cem\u003eyamahai\u003c\/em\u003e sake is smoky, oaky, and has a fair amount of acid for a sake. \u003cspan\u003eTons of lactic acidity which is sure to marry your bloody rib-eye perfectly. All with an iconic label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo yamahai genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiigata Shuzo Kotekimai 60%, SMV: 3.5, Acidity: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Shiokawa Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-19% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiokawa Sake Brewery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10461892231,"sku":"04-400-0011","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/cowboy_yamahai_31f49db6-6a51-4a3a-9b86-a270e47f67e7.jpg?v=1491527990"},{"product_id":"kenbishi-mizuho-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Kenbishi Mizuho Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"164\" width=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.3_480x480_92d44861-4efb-43e5-8514-1c39fcc83168_480x480.webp?v=1697829748\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/miyamizu-october-2023?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=ee1239eb0\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMiyamizu Sake October 2023\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rich brew has been aged for two years and shares some characteristics with single malt whiskies or even sherry, with notes of caramel, vanilla and roasted nuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo appreciate the spectrum of aromas, try sipping this sake in a rocks glass chilled. Unlike most brews using \u003cem\u003eYamada Nishiki\u003c\/em\u003e rice, this brew is dark and moody in sentiment, and best enjoyed with roasted duck, charcuterie or smoked meats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Kenbishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17.5% \/ SMV: +0 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22030446151,"sku":"04-200-0043","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kenbishi_082c88da-b88a-4f84-a3fa-d64ddce9ec30.jpg?v=1491953176"},{"product_id":"kenbishi-kuromatsu-yamahai-honjozo-sake-btl-30-oz","title":"Kenbishi Kuromatsu Yamahai Honjozo Sake (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever encountered a \"warm sake\" skeptic, heat up a bottle of this Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" and prove to them that warm sake can be one of life's greatest pleasures. With the right amount of heat (around 104°F), hints of cashews, rice, caramel emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" comes in a 900ml bottle, making it one of the best deals in our bottle system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Kenbishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai honjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17% \/ SMV: 0.5 \/ Acidity 2.0\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31767434634,"sku":"04-300-0012","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kenbishi_honjozo.jpg?v=1491953126"},{"product_id":"kiminoi-emperors-well-yamahai-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kiminoi \"Emperor's Well\" Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrary to the typical flavor profile of a \u003cem\u003eyamahai\u003c\/em\u003e, this sake finishes dry. But notice the overwhelming aroma of cherimoya, aka the fruit that Mark Twain called “the most delicious fruit known to men,” aka the custard apple. Like the cherimoya, this sake is rich in its mouthfeel - almost akin to caramel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy this sake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efried calamari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efried chicken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Great warm too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Kiminoi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai junmai ginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernal remaining): Gohyakumangoku 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: 0 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiminoi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38121893002,"sku":"04-400-0027","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiminoi_ec7aafd7-3bdd-4cf3-a605-e433fed77a5f.jpg?v=1574306089"},{"product_id":"tengumai-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Tengumai Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sake is all pleasure. From its golden hue and its fragrance full of raisins and plums – to its balance of savory, creamy, and juicy flavor profiles. Tengumai is aged for at least 2 years, and this one is reminiscent of \u003cem\u003ekoshu\u003c\/em\u003e (aged sake) with a distinct aroma of dried fruit. We love the sturdiness of this sake that expands and reverberates with time. The high acidity in this sake is yet another great example of how acid plays a prominent role in \u003cem\u003eyamahai\u003c\/em\u003e sakes. Thanks to its acidity, it pairs well with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esteak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and oily foods like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese take-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! Drink this at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslightly warm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Ishikawa, Japan by Shata Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +4 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shata Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1998673182730,"sku":"04-200-0096","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tengumai_j.jpg?v=1783550694"},{"product_id":"mana-1751-true-vision-yamahai-tokubetsu-junmai-muroka-genshu-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Mana 1751 True Vision Yamahai Tokubetsu  Muroka Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis small batch, tank-strength, uncharcoal-filtered junmai is brewed using local yeast and bottled from a single tank. You will find notes of tart yogurt, mushroom, and earthy honey. Try paired with rich dishes like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eal pastor\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emapo tofu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echarbroiled rack of lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e. Izumi-san of Manatsuru Brewery told us that, “The design of the red circle is the kanji for yamahai, swirling around in a circle – an abstract depiction of the enzymatic conversions happening in the yeast starter during the use of this technique. We use dark, black bottles whenever possible for the added protection from light damage.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukui, Japan by Manatsuru Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai tokubetsu junmai muroka genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Gohyakumangoku 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16.5% \/ SMV: +3.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Manatsuru Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29154649571407,"sku":"04-200-0051","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mana_true_vision.jpg?v=1574306111"},{"product_id":"choryo-omachi-yamahai-junmai-yoshinosugi-no-taru-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Choryo Yoshinosugi No Taru Omachi Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA staff and customer favorite at a great price. We love the subtle woodsey notes in this cedar-barrel aged \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e, with satisfying notes of white pepper, dark chocolate, and cookie dough, all while being one of the drier sakes we've carried. Taruzake is sake aged in cedar barrels, which imparts minty, earthy notes to the final brew. This particular sake was a yamahai junmai made with Omachi rice. The result is an out-of-this-world sake – tart and lactic from the yamahai, and woodsy from the cedar casks. The flavors were wild, and we love it at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/sake-gumi-member-tasting-omachi-sakes\"\u003ethe event we had with the brewery\u003c\/a\u003e, where we shared this taruzake with guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Choryo Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaruzake Yamahai Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai: Bizen Omachi 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 14.5% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29429690400847,"sku":"04-200-0014","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/choryo_taru.jpg?v=1587521691"},{"product_id":"taiheizan-chogetsu-clear-moon-kimoto-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Taiheizan Chogetsu \"Clear Moon\" Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/acidity-in-sake-october-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOctober 2019 \"Acidity in Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/acidity-in-sake-october-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrisp and clean, this sake is meant to be enjoyed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecold\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a wine glass, Eiko Kodama of the brewery told us. She said that they deliberately wanted to make it \"wine-like\" so they increased the acidity using the kimoto method. The result is a bright, floral nose with notes of grapefruit and melon. A minerally mouthfeel with tropical fruit that paired well with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrudite\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehirame carpaccio\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epickled corn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Akita, Japan by Kodama Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo kimoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernal remaining): 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kodama Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31330993700943,"sku":"04-400-0010","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chogetsu_junmai_ginjo.jpg?v=1584733726"},{"product_id":"kenbishi-kuromatsu-honjozo-one-cup-sake-six-pack-btl-6-oz","title":"Kenbishi Kuromatsu Yamahai Honjozo One Cup Sake 6-Pack (BTL 180ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever encountered a \"warm sake\" skeptic, heat up a bottle of this Kenbishi \"Kuromatsu\" and prove to them that warm sake can be one of life's greatest pleasures. With the right amount of heat (around 104°F), hints of cashews, rice, caramel emerge. This 180ml bottle is designed especially for the microwave – remove the cap and heat for 20 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne cup sakes \u003c\/span\u003ewere first introduced during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and are perfect for taking on a picnic, a game, or alongside takeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Kenbishi Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai Honjozo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 17% \/ SMV: .5 \/ Acidity: 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 fl oz (180ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-pack BTL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kenbishi Sake Brewing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32309765144655,"sku":"","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/onecup_kuromatsu.jpg?v=1591393776"},{"product_id":"kanzake-six-pack","title":"Kanzake Six Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe've chosen six sakes to cozy up to at home or around the campfire. From the savory and aged Kuroobi Dodo Yamahai Junmai to the earthy Gozenshu Omachi Bodaimoto Junmai, this pack is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai\"\u003eyamahai\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-junmai\"\u003ejunmai\u003c\/a\u003e heavy, sakes that are ideal for warming. Fill up a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/sake-gumi-carafe\"\u003e\u003cem\u003etokkuri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with any of these sakes and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/sakegumi_newsletter_12_2018_howto-02_1024x1024.jpg\"\u003ewarm them up\u003c\/a\u003e in a pot of hot water. If you were ever skeptical about warm sakes, prepare to have your mind blown!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave with this bundle of six of our favorite sakes! Please note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKanzake Six Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/kenbishi-kuromatsu-yamahai-honjozo-sake-btl-30-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=eb46f8f7f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eKenbishi Kuromatsu Yamahai Honjozo\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake\/products\/kuroobi-do-do-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuroobi \"Dodo\" Yamahai Junmai Sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake\/products\/gozenshu-omachi-bodaimoto-1859-btl-720ml-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGozenshu Omachi Bodaimoto 1859 Junmai Sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/kamoizumi-shusen-junmai-ginjo-btl-900ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=shusen\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eKamoizumi Shusen Junmai Ginjo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/tatsuriki-kimoto-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=tatsuri\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eTatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/tengumai-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=tengumai\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eTengumai Yamahai Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32863044304975,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2025_warm_sake_pack.jpg?v=1763508479"},{"product_id":"sawahime-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Sawahime Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 24 oz)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/yeast-9-december-2019\"\u003eDecember\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/yeast-9-december-2019\"\u003e 2019\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sake smells of warm cooked apples – perfect for a cozy night in! This custardy brew is acidic, tart, and full-bodied because it is a \u003cem\u003eyamahai\u003c\/em\u003e (brewing technique using naturally occurring lactic acid). Notice the yeast used for this sake is KT-901, a non-foaming version of #9. Non-foaming yeasts allows brewers to fill the tank more, and it can also reduce the amount of bacteria that sticks to the sides of the tank while the foam rises and falls. This sake feels fresh and alive with a touch of effervescence, reminding me of the kombucha I had recently at Cultured in Berkeley. Great with rich foods like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebuttery brussels sprouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003etsukudani\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (soy simmered condiment), or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efoggy morning cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Loved this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewed in Tochigi, Japan by Inoue Seikichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamahai junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Hitogokochi 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 16% \/ SMV: -1 \/ Yeast: KT-901\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inoue Seikichi Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39337118564431,"sku":"04-200-0120","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sawahime_junmai_yamahai.jpg?v=1630623057"},{"product_id":"daishichi-rakutenmei-kioke-junmai-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Daishichi Rakutenmei Kioke Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrewed in \u003cem\u003ekioke\u003c\/em\u003e (traditional cedar vats) that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms, this sake exhibits lively flavors full of umami. Daishichi Brewery considers aged sake to be the ultimate expression of delight and fulfillment and named it Rakutenmei or \"Delight in One's Destiny.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing that it takes far more effort and technical prowess to create an exceptional junmai than a mediocre ginjo or daiginjo, Daishichi is committed to brewing sakes using traditional methods that cultivate deep umami over fruity or floral aromas. In fact, when we asked the brewery, \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there's one thing the toji wants customers to know about this sake, what is it?\" their answer was \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot all top sake has to be daiginjo, there are also other ways.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice the amber color and take in aromas of whipped cream, caramel, mascarpone, pineapple and banana. This sake drinks like a delicate, dry sherry, with pleasant tartness and finishes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy did Daishichi go back fermenting in kioke which require meticulous upkeep and attention to detail? The president of Daishichi Ohta-san visited a famous Burgundy winery in France (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti) in the 1990s. There, he saw wonderful old wooden vats which were still in active use. This inspired him to use the five kioke sitting dormant at Daishichi since the Taisho period (over 100 years ago).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo highlight the round, complex flavor only achieved through kioke fermentation, this sake has been aged in a refrigerated cellar. Trés luxueux!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love this sake with umami rich fare like bright red summer fresh summer tomatoes, duck, risotto, and comté cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaishichi Sake Brewery, located in Fukushima, makes kimoto sakes exclusively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimoto Tokubetsu Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 65% Organic Gohyaku Mangoku, SMV: +2, Acidity: 1.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukushima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daishichi Sake Brewery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39337123741775,"sku":"04-500-0053","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/daishichi_rakutenmei2022.jpg?v=1668633088"},{"product_id":"izumibashi-black-dragonfly-kurotonbo-kimoto-junmai-sake-btl-10-oz","title":"Izumibashi Black Dragonfly “Kurotonbo” Kimoto Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured during \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/all-cooped-up-like-aged-sakes-dec-2020\"\u003eAll Cooped Up Like Aged Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\" month in 2020.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything about this sake screams aged – its amber hue and irresistible flavors of nut and caramel. Takuya-san of Nanbu Shuzo explains, “We aged this sake to get mild and deep flavors. The sweetness mellows out and the off-flavors of youth mature into something rich.” Aging for 18 months at room temperature, brings out earthy notes of prune, vanilla, and cashews that remind me of sherry. Rich dishes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/the-japanese-pantrys-pork-belly-kakuni\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePork Belly Kakuni\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sauteed in butter pair well this full-bodied sake. This sake is best \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 140°F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukui, Japan by Nanbu Shuzojo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimoto Junmai \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJukuseishu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining) : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGohyaku Mangoku + Koshinoshizuku 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +6 \/ Acidity: 2.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Izumibashi Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39437752762447,"sku":"04-200-0124","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/izumibashi_kimoto.jpg?v=1763070108"},{"product_id":"tatsuriki-kimoto-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Tatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/kimoto-and-yamahai-sake-january-2022\"\u003eJanuary 2022 \"Kimoto and Yamahai\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith notes of sweet potato, creme brulée, and cornbread, this sturdy champagne-hued sake paired deliciously with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyakiniku\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e meal. Enjoy its full spectrum of umami by pairing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecow’s milk soft cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or sip by itself to get notes of earthy hay. Try at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewarm it up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e slightly to 110°F on a cold night. Honda Shoten celebrated its 101st in 2022 and celebrated by opening a store specializing in aged sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan by Honda Shoten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimoto Tokubetsu Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining) : Yamada Nishiki 65%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +2 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honda Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39827729973327,"sku":"04-200-0125","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tatsuriki.jpg?v=1641766647"},{"product_id":"house-sake-pack-btl-720ml","title":"House Sake Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave on this bundle of four of our current favorite easy-drinking sakes! Please note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur house sakes are versatile bottles that we can drink on any night of the week. Economical and easy to drink, each one of these sakes are ideal for enjoying with Tuesday's dinner, at a casual party, or with your boo while binge watching the latest show. Try pairing these house sakes with \u003cem\u003edonburi\u003c\/em\u003e, udon, cheese pizza, or pasta. On a chilly night, warm them up, and on a hot day, try them chilled.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHouse Sake Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca title=\"Harada 80 Junmai\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/harada-junmai-80-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3a04d4708\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHarada 80 Junmai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake\/products\/otokoyama-sushi-booster-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003eOtokoyama Sushi Booster Tokubetsu Junmai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 -\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/umami-mart-junmai-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=74bf44c98\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e Umami Mart Junmai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake\/products\/atago-no-matsu-tokubetsu-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtago No Matsu Tokubetsu Honjozo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39463898087503,"sku":"04-600-0018","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/house_sake_pack.jpg?v=1625616760"},{"product_id":"matsu-no-tsukasa-kimoto-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Matsu No Tsukasa Kimoto Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/sakqueso?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d2aa88256\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAugust 2019\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis rare and in-demand kimoto from Matsuse Shuzo's Matsunotsukasa brand is back in a big way! Members of Sake Gumi will recognize this from its star-performance in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/sakqueso?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d2aa88256\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSakqueso 2019\u003c\/a\u003e, paired with Fromager D'Affinois. Aged for only a year compared to the former release's four years, this sake is coming out swinging, bright and assertive. Get pleasant vanilla custard and meyer lemon on the nose with soft cookie dough on the palate. This sake doesn't linger too long, finishing dry and leaving the palate ready for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEver the terroir nuts, Shiga's Matsuse Shuzo uses their Matsu No Tsukasa brand to showcase soil types, rice varieties, and the myriad other resources they have at their disposal to create high quality brews that are as fun to geek out on as they are to drink.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead about our visit to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/matsuse\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/matsuse\"\u003eMatsuse Brewery\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed in Shiga, Japan by Matsuse Brewery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimoto Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamada Nishiki, Ginfubuki + Wataribune 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matsuse Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39943551320143,"sku":"04-200-0226","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/matsunotsukasa_kimoto_junmai.jpg?v=1650994870"},{"product_id":"saika-kokonoe-yamahai-junmai-btl-720ml","title":"Saika Kokonoe Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis yamahai junmai has a gorgeous light-golden hue which seems to hint at its aromas of dried apricot, dulce de leche, and banana. Enjoy hints of crème fraîche and savory dried fruit notes. Saga suggests having this sake at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with flavorful fish such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etuna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esalmon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyellowtail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When asked about the label, he said “It is a three-legged crow called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eyatagarasu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it is said to be the messenger of guidance.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-president-toshimitsu-saika-of-kokonoe-saika\"\u003ePresident Toshimitsu Saika\u003c\/a\u003e of Kokonoe Saika says, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe make akazu, which is ideal for making sushi rice. We are the only brewery that makes both akazu vinegar and sake. In fact, we started as a vinegar maker in 1908, but realized that to make the best vinegar we needed a consistent supply of sake lees. That is why we started making sake in 1934.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-president-toshimitsu-saika-of-kokonoe-saika\"\u003einterview\u003c\/a\u003e with Mr. Saika on our blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed in Wakayama, Japan by Kokonoe Saika \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamahai Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e65% Gohyakumangoku, SMV: +4,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAcidity: 1.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 15-16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kokonoe Saika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40558150615119,"sku":"04-200-0266","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Saika_Yamahai_Junmai.jpg?v=1689278626"},{"product_id":"yamahai-primer-pack-btl-720ml","title":"Yamahai Primer Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to the funky world of Yamahai sake! If you've never had Yamahais before, you're in the right place. We've hand-selected two bottles that we love here at Umami Mart that are representative of the style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYamahai is the original method of sake-making where lactic acid is not added when creating the yeast starter, and is instead allowed to naturally develop on its own. Because the lactic acid must grow on its own, this process takes longer. This creates a sturdy starter, resulting in a robust, earthy and sometimes funky brew. The main difference between the yamahai and kimoto method is that the steaming rice is not macerated with a stick. Yamahai sakes are prized for their rich flavor profile, high in umami and rice flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai\"\u003eFind more of our Yamahais + More here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003ePlease note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack. See below for which bottled are featured in this pack.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamahai Primer Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/mana-1751-true-vision-yamahai-tokubetsu-junmai-muroka-genshu-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aba4a4639\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMana 1751 True Vision Yamahai Tokubetsu Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/choryo-omachi-yamahai-junmai-yoshinosugi-no-taru-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003eChoryo Yoshinosugi No Taru Omachi Yamahai Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40638569316431,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/primer_yamahai.jpg?v=1684968318"},{"product_id":"terada-honke-gonin-musume-patagonia-edition-nv-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Terada Honke Gonin Musume Kimoto Junmai Patagonia Edition NV Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown to rely on nature's rhythms, Terada Honke collaborates with Patagonia Provisions for this bottle of kimoto junmai. Marvel at the golden color of this sake while enjoying aromas of mango pudding, enoki mushrooms, and lemon curd. We get flavor notes of cedar, burdock root while detecting acidity in the midpalate, and finishing dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earthy flavors pair well with sauteed greens topped with pepper flakes. The tart acidity complemented fattier fish like salmon and black cod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerada Honke was established over 340 years ago and are currently lead by 24th generation Toji Masaru Terada. They focus on extremely old-school brewing conventions; they brew using traditional yamahai and kimoto methods, sing while agitating the mash, rely solely on naturally occuring microorganisms which live at the brewery, and use as little machinery as possible, all while using pesticide-free rice. They even have a cafe on site at their brewery where they use their sake kasu and other byproducts to craft dishes and teach their guests about the magic of fermentation. True to Terada Honke form, this sake is a nama muroka genshu (unpastuerized, unfiltered, undiluted).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Chiba, Japan by Terada Honke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMiyamanishiki, Dewasansan 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17-19% \/ SMV: Undisclosed \/ Acidity: Undisclosed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terada Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40976014016591,"sku":"04-200-0317","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/terada_gonin_musume.jpg?v=1702603453"},{"product_id":"kiminoi-emperors-well-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kiminoi Emperor's Well Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA once-a-year release from one of our favorite breweries in Niigata, Kiminoi Shuzo's yamahai muroka nama genshu junmai ginjo is layered and complex with earthy flavors that highlight the crisp and clean flavors of Gohyakumangoku rice. Kiminoi specializes in yamahais and this one exhibits the acidity and depth you'd expect from sakes using this century-old starter method. We recommend this sake to white wine lovers who crave minerality, acidity, and refreshing flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Kiminoi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamahai muroka nama genshu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernal remaining): Gohyakumangoku 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 18.5% \/ SMV: +0.5 \/ Acidity: 2.8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiminoi Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41485931282511,"sku":"04-400-0180","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kiminoi_yamahai_nama.jpg?v=1775925985"},{"product_id":"kurosawa-draft-nam-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kurosawa Draft Nama Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurosawa's limited summer release sake is here! This brew has an inviting nose of papaya, pineapple and delicate tartness. With a kiss of effervescence, enjoy a quick hit of sour papaya and tropical notes. A fleeting dry finish makes you want to go back for more. With a low alcohol volume of 13.5% it's the perfect summer sipper! Pair ice-cold with a big ol' burrito and a chips and salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJunmai Kimoto Nama\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMiyamanishiki 65%, SMV: +2, Acidity:1.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nagano, Japan by Kurosawa Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurosawa Sake Brewery Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41552006938703,"sku":"04-200-0341","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kurosawa_draft.jpg?v=1714603756"},{"product_id":"shin-tsuchida-junmai-sake-btl-720ml-copy","title":"Shin Tsuchida Kimoto Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSometimes you have to look to the past to make something revolutionary. The brewers at Tsuchida Brewery have taken this idea and bottled it by using sake brewing techniques from the 1600s and applying them now. Using local rice for eating that is not polished further than 90%, ambient yeast, and using a kimoto starter, this sake allows you to travel back in time. In addition, instead of using the usual 48 hours for koji cultivation, the brewers inoculated a strong koji (sohaze) for for just 33 hours, to highlight umami without resulting in a heavy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull of umami, balancing acidity with sweetness, this sake is bursting with character. The brewer encourages you to open this bottle, enjoy a little, and store it at room temperature, and try over several years. It'll develop intense umami flavors the longer you let it oxidize!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWatch the master brewer at Tsuchida, Hoshino-san, explain the concepts and methods behind this special brew in this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J4SgnKPqNOg\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Gunma, Japan by Tsuchida Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKimoto Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Local Gunma (Asahi No Yume) 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: -11~-15 \/ Acidity 3.6~4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsuchida Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42001586454607,"sku":"04-200-0353","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shin_tsuchida.jpg?v=1721234329"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-white-label-yamahai-muroka-nama-genshu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml-copy","title":"Tamagawa White Label Yamahai  Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur eyeballs popped when we saw the ABV on this sake. Philip Harper, the toji at Kinoshita says, “Most yeast starts dying off when the alcohol gets above 18%, but ours ferment merrily on. The 20% range is pretty standard for us with junmai sakes, and the White label product has gone over 22% seven times in the past, taking it out of the legal definition of sake, which is up to 21.9%. This puts it in a different tax category, and we have to label it as Zasshu (miscellaneous alcohol). This year we got to 22.3%.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarper ages his sakes at home, saying that he has kept his bottles after opening at room temperature for over a decade and tastes how they grow over the years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe shared this bottle over dinner at Popoca in Oakland. We tried it neat, on the rocks, and with soda. Neat, we got notes of prunes, milk punch, and vermouth. On the rocks, this sake tasted crisper and savory with a hint of lemon rind. My favorite serving style was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eon the rocks with soda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (3:5 parts) – it tasted like cream soda! This sake was spot on with Popoca’s smokey halibut enchiladas, and their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyuca con pepescas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Try this sake with bigger flavors like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eburgers, curry, and guacamole\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kyoto, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKinoshita Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Muroka Nama Genshu Yamahai Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKitanishiki 66%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20-22%  \/ SMV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+7 \/ Acidity \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kinoshita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747914715215,"sku":"04-200-0394","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tamagawa_white_sq.jpg?v=1749830733"},{"product_id":"kuroobi-do-do-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kuroobi \"Dodo\" Yamahai Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe visited Fukumitsuya Brewery in 2025 and tasted the mineral rich well-water this sake is made with. Ayako Nakamura, who's worked at the brewery for over a decade said that most of their sakes tend to be dry because of this mineral rich water. This water is referred to as \"100 Year Water\" because it is water that fell a century ago upon Mt. Haku. The mountain's soil contains seashell deposits which impart minerals to the water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKuroobi Dodo Yamahai Junmai\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehighlights the bold flavor of rice while delivering a crisp finish thanks to the brewery's special well-water. Enjoy the umami and acidity thanks to the yamahai method. Aged for one year, this sake has just the right amount of silkiness with notes of mushroom and honey. Enjoy at room temperature or warm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWhile many cheeses seemed to work with this sake, Gourimo Gruyere \"Surchoix\" was the most interesting, making this earthy sake taste smoky and tea leaf like. Its amber hue, aroma of dried fig and honey, was a great match to cheese. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kanazawa, Japan by Fukumitsuya Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Yamahai Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile: Rich and dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice: Yamadanishiki and Kinmonnishiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity 1.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fukumitsuya Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43265383432271,"sku":"04-200-0406","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/071125_fukumitsuya_dodo.jpg?v=1752278471"},{"product_id":"shichida-yamahai-umakuchi-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Shichida Yamahai Umakuchi Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaden with umami, sweetness, acidity and a hint of black pepper, this sake is big-boned, chewy and perfect for warming. Made using the yamahai style, this sturdy brew is for the sake-lover who wants something savory and rustic, not fruity and light. Take this bottle camping, or share with old friends over dinner. Pair at room temperature or warm with dishes incorporating sesame seeds or mushrooms.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Saga, Japan by Tenzan Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 60% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: N\/A  \/ Acidity: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tenzan Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45328300802127,"sku":"04-200-0439","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shichida_umakuchi_yamahai.png?v=1780157579"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}