1-Gallon Sake Recipe Kit with #7 Yeast
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Brew Your First Batch of Sake with Ease
Perfectly Sized for Beginners
This 1-Gallon Sake Recipe Kit is designed for new and curious homebrewers looking to explore traditional Japanese sake making on a small scale. With premium ingredients and clear instructions, this kit guides you step-by-step—from rice steaming and Koji preparation to fermentation and bottling.
Download detailed sake brewing instructions (PDF) — includes dry rice staging, total recipe water by batch size, koji rice preparation, rice steaming texture, fermentation timing, pressing, clearing, and packaging notes.
Included in the Kit:
- 3.5 lbs of Calrose Sake Rice: Carefully selected short-grain rice for brewing authentic sake.
- 10g Yellow Koji-Kin Spores: Use a small portion to create Koji rice; enough for multiple future batches.
- White Labs WLP705 Sake Yeast: Traditional Sake #7 strain known for its clean, neutral fermentation and high attenuation.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Beginner-friendly instructions covering Koji prep, fermentation, pressing, and pasteurizing.
Batch Specs:
- Final Yield: ~1 gallons of sake
- Target ABV: 13–15%
- Fermentation Time: ~4 weeks
- Recommended Temp: 50–60°F
What You'll Need:
- Steamer or large pot for rice preparation
- 2 gallon fermenter
- Brewing tools (sanitizer, thermometer, strainer, spoon, etc.)
Small Batch. Big Flavor.
This kit is the easiest way to begin brewing sake at home. It's small enough to manage in any kitchen but delivers complex, flavorful results. Whether you're testing the waters or gifting a unique brewing experience, this 1-gallon sake kit is a great introduction to the world of rice wine fermentation.
Available in-store or online at SoCal Brewing Supply.