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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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.
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.
Sake and the Gods: The Spiritual Roots of Nihonshu
From Omiki to the wedding: Why sake is sacred in Japan, what role it plays in Shintoism, and what the cedar ball in front of the brewery means.
Sake and the Gods: The Spiritual Roots of Nihonshu
From Omiki to the wedding: Why sake is sacred in Japan, what role it plays in Shintoism, and what the cedar ball in front of the brewery means.
Kimoto & Yamahai: The wild taste of tradition
Wilder, earthier, more complex: Kimoto and Yamahai are sakes for connoisseurs. We explain the ancient brewing methods where nature takes the lead.
Kimoto & Yamahai: The wild taste of tradition
Wilder, earthier, more complex: Kimoto and Yamahai are sakes for connoisseurs. We explain the ancient brewing methods where nature takes the lead.
Koshu: The Forgotten Art of Aged Sake
Amber in the glass, honey on the palate: Koshu is the fascinating world of aged sake. Why it's reminiscent of sherry and what it pairs well with.
Koshu: The Forgotten Art of Aged Sake
Amber in the glass, honey on the palate: Koshu is the fascinating world of aged sake. Why it's reminiscent of sherry and what it pairs well with.
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