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Origin of Sake - 1
The Fudoki of Osumi Province has a description of “Kuchi-kami sake”(Mouth-biting sake). Osumi Province corresponds to the current location of Kagoshima Prefecture. Fudoki can be described as a king of...
Origin of Sake - 1
The Fudoki of Osumi Province has a description of “Kuchi-kami sake”(Mouth-biting sake). Osumi Province corresponds to the current location of Kagoshima Prefecture. Fudoki can be described as a king of...
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Hojozou-shu
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Hojozou-shu. (特別純米酒 & 特別本醸造酒) Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Honjozo-shu are one of the premium sake, too. Material – Tokubetsu Junmai-shu: Rice, Koji rice Tokubetsu...
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Hojozou-shu
Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Hojozou-shu. (特別純米酒 & 特別本醸造酒) Tokubetsu Junmai-shu & Tokubetsu Honjozo-shu are one of the premium sake, too. Material – Tokubetsu Junmai-shu: Rice, Koji rice Tokubetsu...
Honjozo-shu
Honjozo shu(本醸造酒) Honjozo-shu is one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice and brewed alcohol The amount of brewing alcohol added for balance the flavor is...
Honjozo-shu
Honjozo shu(本醸造酒) Honjozo-shu is one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice and brewed alcohol The amount of brewing alcohol added for balance the flavor is...
Junmai daiginjo & Junmai ginjo
Junmai daiginjo & Junmai ginjo(純米大吟醸酒・純米吟醸酒) Junmai daiginjo ＆Junmai ginjo are one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Junmai...
Junmai daiginjo & Junmai ginjo
Junmai daiginjo & Junmai ginjo(純米大吟醸酒・純米吟醸酒) Junmai daiginjo ＆Junmai ginjo are one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Junmai...
Daiginjo & Ginjo
Daiginjo & Ginjo(大吟醸酒・吟醸酒) Daiginjo & Ginjo are one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice, brewed alcohol Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Daiginjo polishing...
Daiginjo & Ginjo
Daiginjo & Ginjo(大吟醸酒・吟醸酒) Daiginjo & Ginjo are one of the premium sake, too. Material – rice, koji rice, brewed alcohol Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Daiginjo polishing...
Junmai-shu
Junmai shu(純米酒) Junmai-shu is one of the premium sake. Material – rice, koji rice Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Polishing ratio – None(No regulation on rice polishing...
Junmai-shu
Junmai shu(純米酒) Junmai-shu is one of the premium sake. Material – rice, koji rice Koji rice ratio – 15% or more Polishing ratio – None(No regulation on rice polishing...
Category of sake
There are two sake categories. Standard sake(普通酒-Futsu-shu) Premium sake(特定名称酒-Tokuteimeisho-shu) There are 4 conditions to call itself as premium sake. Koji rice(white rice for making koji) must be used at...
Category of sake
There are two sake categories. Standard sake(普通酒-Futsu-shu) Premium sake(特定名称酒-Tokuteimeisho-shu) There are 4 conditions to call itself as premium sake. Koji rice(white rice for making koji) must be used at...
Dry and sweet in Sake
Karakuchi(辛口: Dry) and Amakuchi(甘口: Sweet) The Japanese word ”Dry” does not mean spicy, but rather a sharp taste with little sweetness or dryness in sake. There is no scientific indicator...
Dry and sweet in Sake
Karakuchi(辛口: Dry) and Amakuchi(甘口: Sweet) The Japanese word ”Dry” does not mean spicy, but rather a sharp taste with little sweetness or dryness in sake. There is no scientific indicator...
Sake storage
Sake should be stored in a cool place. Temperature control is important for sake preservation. Store in a cool place such as a wine cellar: 5-15℃/40-60℉. Keep Nama-zake/Sparkling sake &...
Sake storage
Sake should be stored in a cool place. Temperature control is important for sake preservation. Store in a cool place such as a wine cellar: 5-15℃/40-60℉. Keep Nama-zake/Sparkling sake &...
Sake’s enemy
UV Rays are sake’s worst enemy. Sunlight Fluorescent lamp Mercury lamp If sake is exposed to UV; Oxidized and turns yellow or brown within a few hours. Occurs a...
Sake’s enemy
UV Rays are sake’s worst enemy. Sunlight Fluorescent lamp Mercury lamp If sake is exposed to UV; Oxidized and turns yellow or brown within a few hours. Occurs a...
Definition of Sake.
Sake is defined as followsSake must be made from rice and rice malt and filtered.Sake must have an alcohol content of 22% or less. Most sake is around...
Definition of Sake.
Sake is defined as followsSake must be made from rice and rice malt and filtered.Sake must have an alcohol content of 22% or less. Most sake is around...