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Yamahai: A sake brewing method in which the yeast starter (moto) is created in a slower way without artificially adding lactic acid. Lactic acid is allowed to develop naturally, with the help of natural airborne wild yeasts and bacteria. The resulting sake has a higher sweetness and acidity, and with more complex flavours.
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