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Fresh From Brewery

A unique project bringing unpasteurized nama style, usually only available in Japan, to the U.S. for the first time. Only a very small batch is made, for a limited time. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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  • How it works
  • 1Pre-order to secure yours
  • 2Receive live updates about the process
  • 3Delivered cold-packed for peak freshness
  • How it works
  • 1Pre-order to secure yours
  • 2Receive live updates about the process
  • 3Delivered cold-packed for peak freshness

Small-batch, limited edition sake, straight from Japan

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

  • Limited sets from each production, available just once for a limited time.

  • Express delivered to your door cold, for unprecedented freshness

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Yuki no Mayu “Junmai Ginjo” Nama

Yuki no Mayu translates to “snow cocoon,” referring to the chilly, powdery prefecture of Niigata. Whereas most sake is pasteurized twice, this junmai ginjo has not undergone any pasteurization. This gives the brew a more lively acidity and refreshing taste. But first, enjoy being greeted by sweet aromas of pear and lychee. Serve this nigori young and well-chilled in a wine glass — or even on the rocks! About the brewery

Temperature-controlled shipping starting at $69

Join the Waitlist for the Next Drop

Fresh From Brewery releases are produced in extremely limited quantities and often sell out shortly after they are announced. Join the waitlist for priority access to our next brewery-direct drop from Japan.

Temperature-controlled shipping prices

No. of Bottles Shipping Cost
1 $69.00
2 $59.00
3 $49.00
4 $39.00
5 $29.00
6 $19.50
7 $19.50
8 $19.50
9 $19.50
10 $19.50
11 $19.50
12 $19.50
  • $19.50 flat-rate shipping on 6+ bottles (max 12 per order)
  • Shipped on ice for maximum freshness
  • Estimated delivery date: Late July 2026

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Yuki no Mayu “Junmai Daiginjo” Nama

This is the unpasteurized version of the brand’s original, award-winning junmai daiginjo. Skipping pasteurization gives this nigori a more vibrant juiciness, as well as a yogurt-like tang. A hint of grapefruit-like bitterness lingers on the finish. Pair this sake with rich foods such as hamburgers, blue cheese, or decadent desserts like tiramisu. Because it is unpasteurized, enjoy it fresh and keep it refrigerated after opening. About the brewery

Temperature-controlled shipping starting at $69

Join the Waitlist for the Next Drop

Fresh From Brewery releases are produced in extremely limited quantities and often sell out shortly after they are announced. Join the waitlist for priority access to our next brewery-direct drop from Japan.

Temperature-controlled shipping prices

No. of Bottles Shipping Cost
1 $69.00
2 $59.00
3 $49.00
4 $39.00
5 $29.00
6 $19.50
7 $19.50
8 $19.50
9 $19.50
10 $19.50
11 $19.50
12 $19.50
  • $19.50 flat-rate shipping on 6+ bottles (max 12 per order)
  • Shipped on ice for maximum freshness
  • Estimated delivery date: Late July 2026

About the brewery

The people and places behind the sake we love

  • Naeba Brewing Company

    Tucked into Tsunan, one of Japan’s snowiest towns, Naeba Brewing Company has crafted sake since 1907. Led by a 29-year-old brewmaster, it specializes in the rare, labor-intensive “ichidan-jikomi” one-step method to produce lush, vibrant Yuki no Mayu sake.

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    Niigata prefecture

Follow along with the process

The videos below were posted periodically during the previous Fresh From Brewery. Pre-order customers will receive timely email updates with the latest information about the sake.

  • 6/6/26: Your sake pressed now

    6/6/26: Your sake pressed now

  • 6/13/26: Departure

    6/13/26: Departure

What people are saying about Fresh From Brewery

  • A traditional pressing method called “funagake”

    “

    Holy cow, this is amazing. I had to opportunist to try Nama sake when I was in Japan last summer and that was what really got me into sake. There are many amazing sakes out there, but I’ve been searching for something that was as truly amazing as that original Nama sake experience and with that first sip I felt like I was back in the hills outside Takayama. Amazing

    Matt Russell

  • The process of making koji in the koji room

    “

    This was amazing. The freshest, most authentic sake I may ever drink. I shared the first bottle with a friend in a small celebration. We drank it quickly, and a delayed but powerful reaction occurred not long after we finished it, which led us to opening the second bottle right away! It was a great night — thank you.

    Anonymous

Your questions, answered

Full payment is due at time of order.

Estimated delivery is late July 2026.

Fresh From Brewery products are shipped with insulated packaging and ice packs to help maintain quality during transit.

Tracking information and shipping updates will be provided once the order is in transit. We encourage customers to monitor tracking updates and arrange for timely receipt whenever possible.

Because these are fresh, refrigerated products, we recommend refrigerating the items as soon as possible after delivery for the best experience.

Please note that leaving packages unattended after delivery or repeated failed delivery attempts may affect product condition. Due to the limited and perishable nature of these products, we may be unable to offer replacements or refunds for issues related to delayed receipt after delivery attempts.

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

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