Understanding Sake: From Rice Grain to Glass
What do the terms on the bottle mean? How is sake brewed, and which one pairs well with food? Find the starting point that fits your question.
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Sake simply explained
Start with the basicsBasics, sake types and labels: a good start if you want to find your way around.
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Rice, Koji and Craft
Understand manufacturingWhat happens in the brewery – and how rice, yeast, and brewing methods shape sake.
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Enjoying sake
Discover gourmet ideasServing temperature, glassware, tasting, cocktails and food pairings.
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How is sake made? The magic behind water, rice,...
Wine is made, beer is brewed – but sake? The production of Japan's national drink is considered the most complex brewing process in the world. A look behind the scenes...
How is sake made? The magic behind water, rice,...
Wine is made, beer is brewed – but sake? The production of Japan's national drink is considered the most complex brewing process in the world. A look behind the scenes...
Sake Food Pairing: Which sake goes best with wh...
Forget "white wine with fish." Sake is the ultimate food pairing – from sushi to steak to chocolate. Use our cheat sheet for the perfect dinner.
Sake Food Pairing: Which sake goes best with wh...
Forget "white wine with fish." Sake is the ultimate food pairing – from sushi to steak to chocolate. Use our cheat sheet for the perfect dinner.
Why we throw away 50%: The art of rice polishin...
What does the percentage on the bottle mean? We explain polishing (seimai) and why less rice often means more flavor.
Why we throw away 50%: The art of rice polishin...
What does the percentage on the bottle mean? We explain polishing (seimai) and why less rice often means more flavor.
The Toji: The master, the guilds, and the team ...
Who actually makes sake? A look behind the scenes at the hard work of the Toji (masters), the tradition of the guilds, and the new generation.
The Toji: The master, the guilds, and the team ...
Who actually makes sake? A look behind the scenes at the hard work of the Toji (masters), the tradition of the guilds, and the new generation.
Bodaimoto: The Comeback of Monk's Sake (The Ori...
Invented by monks 500 years ago, and now experiencing a revival: Bodaimoto is the original method of sake production. Discover why this "monk's sake" has such a complex flavor.
Bodaimoto: The Comeback of Monk's Sake (The Ori...
Invented by monks 500 years ago, and now experiencing a revival: Bodaimoto is the original method of sake production. Discover why this "monk's sake" has such a complex flavor.
Nigori Deep Dive: From "Blazing Storm" to "Fog"
What is the sediment in sake? Nigori is more than just sweet. We explain the differences between light fog and a heavy blizzard.
Nigori Deep Dive: From "Blazing Storm" to "Fog"
What is the sediment in sake? Nigori is more than just sweet. We explain the differences between light fog and a heavy blizzard.
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