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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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.
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.
Sake & cheese: Why this goes better than re...
Forget red wine. Why sake, with its lactic acid and umami flavors, is the perfect partner for cheese. 3 specific pairing tips.
Sake & cheese: Why this goes better than re...
Forget red wine. Why sake, with its lactic acid and umami flavors, is the perfect partner for cheese. 3 specific pairing tips.
Hot sake (kan-zake): A guide to perfect enjoyment
Is it safe to microwave sake? Which sake tastes best warm? Our guide to the perfect Atsukan and Nurukan.
Hot sake (kan-zake): A guide to perfect enjoyment
Is it safe to microwave sake? Which sake tastes best warm? Our guide to the perfect Atsukan and Nurukan.
How to taste sake like a sommelier: A step-by-s...
What do the blue rings in the cup mean? What is "kire"? Learn to analyze sake like a sommelier: from color to finish.
How to taste sake like a sommelier: A step-by-s...
What do the blue rings in the cup mean? What is "kire"? Learn to analyze sake like a sommelier: from color to finish.
The Izakaya Guide: How to order, drink and pay ...
What is Otoshi? How do you order? A cultural guide to the Japanese pub (Izakaya) and how to bring the feeling home.
The Izakaya Guide: How to order, drink and pay ...
What is Otoshi? How do you order? A cultural guide to the Japanese pub (Izakaya) and how to bring the feeling home.
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