noun
yamahai; sake brewing method using natural yeast without mashing
Abbreviation of 山卸廃止酛. A traditional sake brewing method where the yeast starter is made without the labor-intensive mashing step, relying on natural lactic acid bacteria and wild yeast. Used primarily in sake production contexts.
See also: 山卸廃止酛
この酒蔵では山廃仕込みの日本酒を造っています。
This brewery makes sake using the yamahai method.