{"product_id":"sake-rice-yamada-nishiki-50","title":"Sake Rice - Yamada Nishiki 50% Polished","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamada Nishiki Sake Rice – 50% Seimai Buai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for ultra-premium \u003cstrong\u003esake rice for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e? Our Yamada Nishiki Sake Rice with a 50% seimai buai is a flagship \u003cstrong\u003esakamai\u003c\/strong\u003e for brewers chasing highly refined home sake with premium ingredient appeal. With half of the grain remaining after polishing, this rice is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eDaiginjo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJunmai Daiginjo\u003c\/strong\u003e-style brewing where elegance, polish, and presentation matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Yamada Nishiki 50% a Premium Choice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamada Nishiki is one of the most respected names in sake rice, and a 50% seimai buai places it firmly in premium brewing territory. With 50% of the outer layers removed, this polished Japanese rice is an excellent choice for brewers focused on high-end \u003cstrong\u003ekoji\u003c\/strong\u003e work, careful \u003cstrong\u003emoto\u003c\/strong\u003e building, and refined \u003cstrong\u003emoromi\u003c\/strong\u003e fermentation in pursuit of polished, showcase-quality sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilling \u0026amp; Fermentation Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeimai Buai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished to 50%, ideal for Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo-style sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamada Nishiki sake rice, polished for premium fermentation performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for top-tier home sake, premium recipe kits, and advanced fermentation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging and Brewing Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold by the ounce or in full 50 lb bulk bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/koji-kin-10g\" title=\"Yellow Koji Spores for Sake Making\"\u003eYellow Koji-kin spores\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/sake-7-wlp705\" title=\"#7 Sake Yeast from White Labs\"\u003eWLP705 #7 Sake Yeast\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/wlp709-sake-9-yeast\" title=\"#9 Sake Yeast from White Labs\"\u003eWLP709 #9 Sake Yeast\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/collections\/sake-recipe-kits\" title=\"Sake recipe kits to make sake at home\"\u003esake brewing kits\u003c\/a\u003e for pre-measured ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Yamada Nishiki 50% best used for?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamada Nishiki with a 50% seimai buai is best for premium Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo-style home sake brewing where brewers want a highly polished rice and a more refined final presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor serious sake makers and premium ingredient-focused brewing kits, Yamada Nishiki 50% is a standout choice for elegant, highly polished home sake production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Ounces","offer_id":51107334816022,"sku":"sake-rice-yamada-50%-1oz","price":0.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs Bag","offer_id":51107334848790,"sku":"sake-rice-yamada-50%-50lbs","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/yamada-nishiki-sake-rice.png?v=1773805489","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/sake-rice-yamada-nishiki-50","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}