Basics
What is Japanese Sake?
Learn the basics of Japanese sake: types, flavors, and ways to enjoy it. A comprehensive introduction to Japan's traditional alcoholic beverage.
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From beginner basics to cultural insights, discover everything you need to know about Japan's traditional alcoholic beverage.
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Regional Styles
- Akita Sake: Home of the Oldest Living Yeast and Long, Cold Fermentation
- Fukushima Sake: Thirty Years from Zero Gold Medals to Nine Straight Titles
- Hiroshima Sake: Where Soft Water Brewing Was Born
- Ishikawa Sake: Premium Brews Crafted by Noto Toji Masters
- Enjoying Local Sake: Discovering Japanese Sake on Your Travels
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Regional Styles
Akita Sake: Home of the Oldest Living Yeast and Long, Cold Fermentation
Isolated in 1930 from the moromi mash at Aramasa in Akita, Kyokai No. 6 is the oldest sake yeast still in distribution. This is the story of how Akita established long, low-temperature fermentation and went on to produce breweries like Aramasa and Yuki no Bosha.
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Buying Guide
Choosing Sake by Awards: Understanding and Using Competition Results
Learn about sake competitions. Discover the characteristics of major competitions like the Annual Japan Sake Awards, IWC, and Kura Master, and how to choose award-winning sake.
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How to Enjoy
Blind Tasting Guide: Techniques for Sake Competitions and Training
Learn the art of blind sake tasting where you identify sake without seeing the label. Discover competition strategies and methods for practicing at home.
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Buying Guide
The Appeal of Buying Directly from Breweries: Differences from Authorized Retailers and How to Purchase
Learn how to buy sake directly from breweries. We explain the differences from authorized retailers, pros and cons of direct sales, and important points to consider when purchasing.
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Brewing & Production
The Science of Brewing Alcohol Addition: Purpose and Effects Explained
Is 'junmai or nothing' really true? A scientific explanation of the history, effects, and flavor impact of adding brewing alcohol to sake.
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