DRINK + LEARN
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Nama Flight
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Akabu, Iwate Prefecture
‘Hisui’ Junmai GinjoN2
Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn, New York
‘Greenwood Kimoto’N3
Mukai Shuzo, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyo No Haru Nigori -
Natsuzake (夏酒) (Summer Sake)
Seasonal release designed for warm weather, characterized by its light, crisp, and refreshing qualities.
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Gokyo Five Yamaguchi Prefecure
‘Blue’ Junmai Ginjo Kimoto Nama
Yamadanishiki (60%)
There are six sake in the “Five” series, all of which are fermented in large wooden fermentation containers called “kioke,” and made in the kimoto method. Gokyo “Five” Blue is the refreshing summer version available in limited quantities.S2
Koshinohomare, Niigata Prefecture
90 ‘Blue’ Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu
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Narutotai, Tokushima Prefecture
‘Silky wave’ Junmai Nigori -
Nama vs Pasteurized
Chokaisan
Akita Prefecture
Unpasteurized vs. pasteurized Junmai Daiginjo Flight. Both sakes are using Miyamnishiki rice with a 50% rice polishing ration.
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2025 Mount Chokai Junmai DaiginjoC2
2023 Mount Chokai Muroka Nama Genshu -
Cloud Collage
A study in Nigori and other fermented rice beverages.
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Hana Makgeolli, Brooklyn, New York
Takju 16C2
Mukade, Gifu Prefecture
Nigori GinjoC3
Heiwa Doburoku, Wakayama Prefecture ‘Ichi No Daku’
Past Flights
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Prefecture Flight: Tochigi
Matsuno Kotobuki Ginjo
Rice: Gohyakumangoku 55%
Profile:Clean and Refreshing
Brewry: Matsui Shuzoten
Location: Shioya-gun, TochigiTsuji Zenbei Kimoto Junmai
Profile: Mildly Savory and Complex
Rice: Yumesasara 66%
Brewery: Tsuji Zenbei Shoten
Location: Moka, Tochigi
Sawahime Ginjo
Profile: Fresh, Lively and Fruity
Rice: Hitogokochi 50%
Brewery: Inoue Seikichi
Location: Utsunomiya, Tochigi -
Shiga Flight
Shiga Prefecture
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Matsunotsukasa ‘Raku’ Shiboritate Junmai Ginjo
Yamadanishiki & Ginfubuki (60%)
This light and clean junmai ginjo sake is made from Yamadanishiki and Ginfubuki rice grown in the fields of Matsuse’s home village of Ryuou. With a slightly lower alcohol content than other junmai ginjo sakes, it combines delicate floral ginjo aromas and mild, understated flavor.
P2
Matsunotsukasa ‘Cuvee Mosaic’ Blended Sake
Blended sakemade with different kinds of rice, with different polishing ratios, from different harvest years, and with different water sources.P3
Yasui Hatsusakura ‘First Love’ Junmai
Made with polyacid yeast #28 which lend to crisp and sour flavor profiles.