Ailsa Wylie Articles
Amazake: An ancient tradition for modern health
Feb. 28. 2019 writer:
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.
Nigori and Doburoku: Similarly Cloudy, but Two Very Different Brews
Feb. 21. 2019 writer:
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.
A toast to “Kanpai” !
Dec. 20. 2018 writer:
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?
