Sake Recipe Kits

Sake Recipe Kits for Home Sake Brewing

These sake recipe kits give home fermenters a cleaner starting point for making sake at home. Instead of building a rice, koji, yeast, nutrient, and instruction list from scratch, choose a kit size and yeast profile that matches the batch you want to make.

SoCal Brewing Supply carries 1-gallon, 3-gallon, and 5-gallon sake kit options built around classic sake yeast choices: #7 for a balanced, clean profile and #9 for a more aromatic, fruit-forward fermentation character. Kits are a practical route for brewers moving beyond beer, mead, wine, or cider into rice-based fermentation.

Choose the Right Sake Kit Size

• 1-gallon sake kits: best for a lower-risk first batch, process testing, or learning the timing of rice, koji, and fermentation management.
• 3-gallon sake kits: a strong middle ground for brewers who want more finished sake without committing to a full-size batch.
• 5-gallon sake kits: useful for experienced fermenters who already understand sanitation, temperature control, and staged sake fermentation.

#7 vs #9 Sake Yeast Kits

Both yeast options can make excellent sake, but they lean different directions. A #7 sake yeast kit is a good choice when you want a clean, balanced, dependable profile. A #9 sake yeast kit is often chosen for a more aromatic sake with a fruitier, Ginjo-leaning character.

Build Out the Rest of Your Sake Setup

If you are comparing kit ingredients or planning a custom batch, browse our sake making supplies hub, sake rice, sake yeast and koji, and sake making equipment. For process education, start with the beginner sake making guide.

Sake Recipe Kit FAQ

Which sake kit should beginners start with?

Most beginners should start with a 1-gallon sake kit because it keeps the batch size manageable while you learn the process.

What is the difference between #7 and #9 sake yeast?

#7 sake yeast is commonly chosen for a clean, balanced profile. #9 sake yeast is often selected for a more aromatic, fruit-forward sake character.

Are sake kits the same as beer recipe kits?

No. Sake kits are built around rice fermentation, koji-driven starch conversion, and sake yeast rather than malt extract, grain, or hops.

Can I buy sake ingredients separately?

Yes. If you are building your own recipe, browse sake rice, sake yeast, koji, nutrients, and supporting sake equipment separately.