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Fresh from brewery: two breweries, two nama sakes

This drop brings two nama (unpasteurized) sakes from two very different breweries — bottled straight from the tank and shipped cold to your door.

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  • How it works
  • 1Reserve your bottle before it's gone
  • 2Get brewery updates by email
  • 3Delivered cold-packed, mid-September
  • How it works
  • 1Reserve your bottle before it's gone
  • 2Get brewery updates by email
  • 3Delivered cold-packed, mid-September

Small-batch, limited edition sake, straight from Japan

  • A unique sake experience from Japan, never before available in the U.S.

  • Only 156 sets made — once they're gone, this drop won't return

  • Shipped ice-packed for peak freshness

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Nito “Omachi 55” Usunigori Nama Sparkling

Nito “Omachi 55” Usunigori Nama Sparkling

With Nito “Omachi 55” Usunigori Nama Sparkling, Maruishi Brewing Company successfully chased two hares at once, capturing both exceptional aroma and rich flavor. A vibrant bouquet of fresh pear and grape invites you into a soft, snowfall-like fizz. On the palate, a subtle astringency like grape skin arrives first with a bit of dryness.A rich gorgeous rice sweetness unfolds beautifully, providing exceptional balance. CAUTION WHEN OPENING: This sake is contained in a pressure-resistant bottle due to the high pressure from in-bottle fermentation. Do not shake or mix before opening. Twist off the cap gently over the course of about 5 minutes. Keep well chilled. About the brewery

Last 136 items

Temperature-controlled shipping

Temperature-controlled shipping prices

No. of Bottles Shipping Cost
1 through 6 bottles $59.00 flat-rate
  • $59.00 flat-rate shipping (max 6 per order)
  • Shipped on ice for maximum freshness
  • Estimated delivery date: Early October 2026
Fudoh “Junmai Ginjo” Origarami

Fudoh “Junmai Ginjo” Origarami

Nabedana Brewing Company delivers the ultimate expression of freshness in Fudoh “Junmai Ginjo” Origarami by achieving a vibrant harmony of sweetness and acidity. This unpasteurized “nama” sake releases an inviting aroma of fresh lychee and pear. It floods the mouth with a pure, freshly pressed juiciness that feels intensely alive. The subtle presence of rice lees brings a slight milkiness. A faint sparkle whispers across the tongue, leading to a clean, crisply refreshing finish. This highly popular limited release is usually only available in Japan during the “shinshu” (new sake) season in early spring, but a select batch was reserved exclusively for Palate Project customers in the U.S. Keep chilled and open carefully, as the bottle may pop. About the brewery

Last 139 items

Temperature-controlled shipping

Temperature-controlled shipping prices

No. of Bottles Shipping Cost
1 through 6 bottles $59.00 flat-rate
  • $59.00 flat-rate shipping (max 6 per order)
  • Shipped on ice for maximum freshness
  • Estimated delivery date: Early October 2026

What’s in this drop

Each Fresh From Brewery release pairs breweries we think belong in the same conversation. This time, that means Fudoh, made by Nabedana in Chiba, and Nito, made by Maruishi Jozo in Aichi — two very different takes on nama sake, bottled fresh and sent to you directly.

Before you open the Nito bottle

Nito is naturally sparkling — carbonation builds up in the bottle during fermentation, the same way it does in champagne. Opening it too quickly can cause the cap to pop unexpectedly, and you could lose more than half the bottle's contents if you're not ready for it. Watch this quick guide before you open yours — it takes less than a minute and makes all the difference.

Meet the brewer

About the brewery

The people and places behind the sake we love

  • Maruishi Brewing Company

    Maruishi Brewing Company’s Nito brand embodies the desire to do it all. Born at the end of the 17th century and rebuilt after World War II, the brewery’s four-person brewing team has modernized their mission: Make sake that perfectly balances seemingly impossible, contradictory flavors.

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    Aichi prefecture

  • Nabedana

    Founded in 1689, Chiba prefecture’s Nabedana now embraces a fearless spirit willing to challenge centuries of tradition. By transitioning to an entirely in-house brewing team at the turn of the 20th century, they’ve been able to brew pure, unpasteurized sake that captures the vibrant essence of local rice and medium-hard water. Nabedana doesn’t just preserve their more than 300-year legacy — they continue to enhance it.

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    Kan Otsuka, chairman

    Chiba prefecture

What people are saying about Fresh From Brewery

  • A traditional pressing method called “funagake”

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    "Holy cow, this is amazing. There are many amazing sakes out there, but I've been searching for something as true to that original nama sake experience — and with that first sip, I felt like I was back in the hills outside Takayama."

    Matt Russell

  • The process of making koji in the koji room

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    "This was amazing — the freshest, most authentic sake I may ever drink. We shared the first bottle in a small celebration and opened the second right away."

    Anonymous

Your questions, answered

Full payment is due at time of order.

Insulated packaging and ice packs. Estimated delivery is mid-September 2026.

Watch the opening guide above before you open your bottle — it explains how to release the pressure safely.

No fixed cutoff — this drop is limited to 156 sets total. Once they're sold, this drop won't return.

Due to limited availability, we do not accept cancellations once an order is confirmed.

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