SAKE 101: Aiyama
Nov. 15. 2021 writer:
A rare and finicky cultivar that’s found in some of Japan's most sought-after sake labels.
D. W. Lanark Articles
D. W. Lanark is a freelance translator and writer working in the Japanese food industry. He has lived in Tokyo for over a decade.
SAKE 101: Serving Temperatures
Oct. 18. 2021 writer:
Whether you prefer it cool or toasty, understanding serving temperatures will deepen your sake knowledge.
There She Blows! Suigei Aims Big with New Brewery
Oct. 14. 2021 writer:
With a state-of-the-art facility up and running, this popular pairing sake looks set for success.
SAKE 101: Miyamanishiki
Oct. 4. 2021 writer:
The special qualities and surprising origins of this popular sake rice.
Retired Soccer Star Hidetoshi Nakata Innovates to Sustain Sake Industry
Sep. 2. 2021 writer:
Retiring from the pitch, a pro soccer player finds his passion for sake.
Hyakumoku: A Bold New Release from a Centuries-Old Brewery
Aug. 26. 2021 writer:
How a big-name producer broke with tradition for their new brew.
SAKE 101: What is ‘Tokubetsu’ Anyway?
Aug. 5. 2021 writer:
An especially confusing sake category, demystified.
Homebrewing Kits Bring Sake Making to a Global Audience
Jul. 15. 2021 writer:
A Japanese entrepreneur with a sake lineage dreams of home-brewing for all with her MiCURA kit.
SAKE 101: Brewer’s Alcohol (Jozo Alcohol)
Jul. 1. 2021 writer:
Some sake surprisingly have distilled alcohol added to them, but there's a method to the madness.
Dewazakura Sake Brewery: How a Fateful Decision Sparked a Ginjo Boom
Jun. 10. 2021 writer:
Dewazakura inadvertently contributed to the ginjo sake boom when it gambled on sidestepping government regulations.
People Power: Teamwork Brews Success for Heiwa Shuzo
May. 6. 2021 writer:
An innovative brewery impresses on the global stage with a double win for their KID sake label.
