Bodaimoto (Mizumoto) Sake
An ancient method to create yeast starter, it has seen a resurgence in the 1990s by a handful of Nara breweries.
A 2-step natural ferment method that combines raw rice with cooked rice & water to create a lactic acid starter. The raw rice is then steamed and used for brewing as a yeast starter
Bodaimoto sake is typically rich, sour, umami-forward, and gamey. It also often has a strong lactic character