Fresh From Brewery: Two Breweries, Two Nama Sake

This exclusive set brings together two lively, unpasteurized “nama,” each showing off sake's fresh, effervescent side in its own way. Both open with fresh pear and express different degrees of cloudiness, making for a scintillating side-by-side tasting. 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 leads into a soft, snowfall-like fizz. A subtle astringency like grape skin arrives first with a bit of dryness, then a rich, gorgeous rice sweetness unfolds for exceptional balance. Nabedana Brewing Company's Fudoh “Junmai Ginjo” Origarami exudes a vibrant harmony of sweetness and acidity. Aromas of fresh lychee and pear give way to a pure, freshly pressed juiciness that feels intensely alive, and the rice lees add a slight milkiness. A faint sparkle whispers across the tongue before 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 both bottles chilled and open them carefully, as they may pop.

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

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.