noun
unpasteurized sake
Refers to sake that has not undergone pasteurization (hiire), preserving fresh, lively flavors. Often enjoyed chilled.
この居酒屋では、限定の生酒が楽しめる。
At this izakaya, you can enjoy a limited-edition unpasteurized sake.
Compound of 生 (nama, 'raw, unpasteurized') and 酒 (sake, 'alcohol, sake'). The reading ざけ is a rendaku form of さけ.