Calrose 70% Polished Sake Rice – Premium Sake Rice for Brewing
Calrose Sake Rice – Premium Sake Rice for Brewing
Looking for premium polished sake rice for sale? Our Calrose Sake Rice is a high-quality, California-grown, short-grain rice that’s perfect for brewing traditional Japanese sake styles like Junmai and Honjozo. It’s available in 1 oz increments or full 50 lb bags for dedicated brewers looking to save by buying in bulk.
What Makes Calrose Ideal for Sake Brewing?
Calrose is a short-grain rice that performs exceptionally well in sake brewing due to its ideal starch structure and water absorption. We sell rice that’s milled with 30% of the outer layers removed, allowing for a lighter-bodied final product while still retaining complexity—perfect for homebrewed Junmai and Honjozo sake.
Milling & Fermentation Performance
- Milling Rate: Polished to ~70%, ideal for Junmai and Honjozo styles
- Grain Type: Short-grain Calrose rice, polished for fermentation
- Fermentation Use: Sake brewing, especially when paired with Koji and sake yeast strains
Packaging and Brewing Options
- Available Sizes: Sold by the ounce or in full 50 lb bulk bags
- Recommended Pairings: Use with Yellow Koji-kin spores and WLP705 #7 Sake Yeast or WLP709 #9 Sake Yeast
- Brewing Kits: See our sake brewing kits for pre-measured ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of rice is best for making sake?
A: Calrose is one of the most accessible and brewer-friendly types of sake rice for homebrewers. Its grain size and starch profile make it easy to steam and inoculate with Koji.
Whether you're a first-time sake brewer or making large batches, this polished Calrose rice gives you the control and flexibility to produce smooth, balanced sake at home.