Introduction｜Is the Taste of Sake Determined by Rice? Sake is a simple beverage made only from “rice, koji, and water.”Among these, rice plays a key role in defining its flavor…
Introduction｜What Are Seishu and Daku-shu? When learning about Japanese sake, you’ll often encounter the terms “seishu(清酒)” (clear sake) and “daku-shu(濁酒)” (cloudy sake). At a glance, it may seem like the…
The Beauty of Golden-Hued, Matured Sake for Grown-Up Palates Introduction｜What Is Koshu? “Koshu(古酒)” refers to sake that has been aged over a long period.While most sake is bottled and shipped…
Introduction｜How Is Sake Categorized? Labels like “Ginjo(吟醸),” “Junmai(純米),” and “Honjozo(本醸造)” often appear on sake bottles,but many people don’t really know what separates them. This article clearly explains the differences between…
Introduction｜What Are the Different Types of Sake? When choosing sake, have you ever felt confused by terms like “junmai（純米）,” “ginjo（吟醸）,” “nigori（にごり酒）,” or “seimai-buai（精米歩合）”?Sake is classified based on its flavor profile,…
Introduction｜Isn’t Japanese Sake Too Complex? When it comes to Japanese sake, many people say,“There are so many types, it’s confusing!” But in reality, sake can be broadly categorized into four…
Introduction｜The Four Simple Ingredients Behind Sake Japanese sake is brewed from only four basic ingredients: Despite this simplicity, countless flavor profiles are born.Why do flavors differ so much with the…
Introduction｜Why Rice Polishing Is the First Step in Sake Brewing Seimai (rice polishing) is the process of grinding away the outer layers of rice to leave only the core.You could…
Introduction｜Why Sake Uses “Steamed” Rice, Not “Boiled” In sake brewing, rice is not simply boiled like table rice — it is steamed, and this process plays a critical role.Some may…
Introduction｜The Vital Role of Koji in Sake Brewing Among all the steps in sake brewing, koji-making is said to be one of the most delicate and important.Koji breaks down rice…
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