A Hundred Years of Honda Shoten: What Next for the Innovative Sake Maker?
Jun. 16. 2022 writer:
On the legendary makers’ centennial, Honda Shoten’s president reflects on history and the road ahead
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.
What Does the Future Hold for Niigata’s Famed Kubota Brand?
Jun. 2. 2022 writer:
35 years after releasing their famed Kubota brand, the brewer looks to shake things up
SAKE 101: Futsushu
May. 2. 2022 writer:
Futsushu is a sake classification defined more by what it isn’t, but this underappreciated style holds surprises for the adventurous
Japan’s ‘King of Brewing’ Shares his Sake Secrets with the Next Generation
Apr. 21. 2022 writer:
SAKETIMES speaks to veteran brewmaster Naohiko Noguchi about his sake philosophy and his rise to the top of brewing
SAKE 101: Shikomi
Apr. 18. 2022 writer:
What goes into producing sake mash and how different brewing styles affect the finished product
SAKE 101: Kaku-uchi
Apr. 4. 2022 writer:
The Japanese custom of in-store drinking provides a unique outlet to explore sake
SAKE 101: Multiple Parallel Fermentation
Mar. 21. 2022 writer:
Here’s what makes sake fermentation different from other beverages
SAKE 101: Janome
Mar. 7. 2022 writer:
Sake tasting cups are typically white with two distinctive blue circles at the bottom. But what do these circles mean?
SAKE 101: Dewasansan
Jan. 24. 2022 writer:
An introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's own unique rice cultivar
SAKE 101: Sanbai Zojo Seishu
Jan. 10. 2022 writer:
The rise and decline of a controversial brewing style once widespread in Japan.
Flow Like Water: Celebrating 30 Years of Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi
Jan. 6. 2022 writer:
A look back at the history of a famed Niigata label reveals how it persevered and found fortune.
SAKE 101: Sugidama
Dec. 20. 2021 writer:
Exploring the meaning and origins of this iconic sake-making ornament.
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.
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.
