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Ailsa Wylie Articles
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Amazake: An ancient tradition for modern health
Feb. 28. 2019 writer: Ailsa Wylie
Amazake is a sweet, cloudy drink with a venerable history going back over a thousand years in Japan. This article taps into its sweet potential.
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Nigori and Doburoku: Similarly Cloudy, but Two Very Different Brews
Feb. 21. 2019 writer: Ailsa Wylie
There are two kinds of cloudy sake: nigori sake and doburoku. One is readily available at sake retailers. The other can rarely be brewed legally in Japan.
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A toast to “Kanpai” !
Dec. 20. 2018 writer: Ailsa Wylie
Most sake fans know that “Kanpai!” is Japanese for “Cheers!” But what does the word itself mean, and what are the traditions associated with it?