Yamahai

Orthodox brewing without stirring

The yamahai brewing method was developed in the early 1900s. Short for “yamaoroshi-haishi-moto,” it literally means stopping the use of the labor-intensive “yamaoroshi” mashing method used in kimoto brewing. But yamahai still relies on the natural development of lactic acid, which yields sake with bolder flavors, umami and acidity.


Like kimoto, yamahai is a subcategory, so various types of sake can be yamahai, and aroma, taste and price vary accordingly. Generally,

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Tengumai “Junmai”
Junmai

Tengumai “Junmai”

A harmonious balance of flavor
$30.00
Tamanohikari “Classic”
Junmai Ginjo

Tamanohikari “Classic”

A bold blending of sweet and acidic
$28.00
Fukuchitose "En" Happy Owl
Junmai

Fukuchitose “En” Happy Owl

Happiness forever, for real
$38.00
Cowboy “Yamahai” Junmai Ginjo, with a cocktail glass, served as a cocktail
Junmai Ginjo

Cowboy “Yamahai”

For meat lovers
$45.00
Tedorigawa “Silver Mountain”
Junmai

Tedorigawa “Silver Mountain”

Savory, earthy and bold
$42.00
Kubota “Hekiju”
Junmai Daiginjo

Kubota “Hekiju”

A walk on the wild side
$55.00
Suehiro “Densho” Yamahai Junmai
Junmai

Suehiro “Densho” Yamahai Junmai

Simplicity at its best
$38.00
Yuki no Bosha “Old Cabin”
Junmai

Yuki no Bosha “Old Cabin”

Like an island getaway
$42.00
Kenbishi “Mizuho”
Junmai

Kenbishi “Mizuho”

Each sip is happiness
$56.00
Tedorigawa “Chrysanthemum Meadow”
Daiginjo

Tedorigawa “Chrysanthemum Meadow”

A taste of peace
$61.00
Kanbara “Ancient Treasure”
Junmai

Kanbara “Ancient Treasure”

Aged to perfection for 12 years
$108.00
Mana “True Vision”
Junmai

Mana “True Vision”

Pure unadulterated pleasure
$49.00
Kenbishi “Kuromatsu”
Honjozo

Kenbishi “Kuromatsu”

Not your standard honjozo
$52.00
Shichida “Yamahai Umakuchi”
Junmai

Shichida “Yamahai Umakuchi”

Nuanced in all the right ways
$53.00
Kariho “Namahage”
Junmai

Kariho “Namahage”

Tradition never tasted so good
$40.00
Kisoji “Yamahai Junmai” Hiyaoroshi
Junmai

Kisoji “Yamahai Junmai” Hiyaoroshi

A layered delight
$45.00
Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue
Junmai Ginjo

Fukuchitose “Toku” Old Virtue

Will make you hoot with joy
$49.00
Kasumi Tsuru “Yamahai” Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo

Kasumi Tsuru “Yamahai” Junmai Ginjo

Versatile and fulfilling
$60.00
Sold out
Hiraizumi “Four Seasons” Shiboritate
Junmai

Hiraizumi “Four Seasons” Shiboritate

Orthodox and fresh at the same time
$65.00
Sold out
Kasumi Tsuru “Yamahai” Tokubetsu Junmai
Junmai

Kasumi Tsuru “Yamahai” Tokubetsu Junmai

Layers of flavor for you to unfold
$60.00
Minato Tsuchizaki “Harbor” Yamahai Nama Genshu
Futsushu

Minato Tsuchizaki “Harbor” Yamahai Nama Genshu

Reward yourself after a long day’s work
$45.00
TANAKA 1789 × CHARTIER “PAVILLON of Blend 001”
Junmai

TANAKA 1789 × CHARTIER “PAVILLON of Blend 001”

In pursuit of aroma and balance
$88.00

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