Ben's American Sake is a craft sake brewery in Asheville's South Slope, making its sake at Ben's Tune Up on Hilliard Avenue. The lineup includes the Black Label Premium and a Natural Nigori, which is unfiltered in the traditional style, plus flavored sakes like Pineapple Jalapeno and Lemon Ginger.

Locals get it fresh at Ben's Tune Up, where it's made. Each batch takes about a week to brew and 4 to 6 weeks to finish fermenting.

Ben's American Sake

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Ben's American Sake

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