Oct. 17. 2019 posted by
On the surface, sake - a clear and sweet alcoholic drink - and soy sauce, a dark and salty condiment, might not seem to have much in common. Surprisingly, though, they’re both made in similar ways and, as a result have contributed much to each other’s development throughout history. Let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between these two cornerstones of Asian cuisine.
Oct. 15. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: After falling vistim to a tsunami eight years ago, Sasaki Brewery returns with some fresh new sake. Then, an Ishikawa festival gets an English-language upgrade with the IT skills of Sakelogy. Finally, Asahi Shuzo comes up with a new brand name for its American-brewed sake right out of the blue.
Oct. 8. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Kubota gets ready to turn 35, and big changes are in the works. Then, break yourself off a piece of yuzushu Kit Kat in Japan. Finally, Nihonsakari has designed a namazake that can sit at room temperature for up to eight months without losing its freshly-squeezed taste.
Oct. 4. 2019 posted by
There’s no better way to expand your sake horizons than by attending a sake festival, stocked with premium and award-winning brands that can be tasted at will. But, with so many going on in Japan, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right one. To help, SAKETIMES has compiled a short list of the biggest and most famous festivals around Japan, each with their own distinct charm.
Oct. 1. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Happy Sake Day! And, enjoy all the sake events of this joyous holiday! Then, one very special Sake Day event in Tokyo may be the chance of a lifetime for aspiring inventors. Last, sake brewery Oujiman creates Hocca, a successful winery that is set to become its own enterprise in 2021.
Sep. 26. 2019 posted by
One of the interesting things about the world of sake is that every one of the thousands of brands has a story behind it. Take Shinho, a junmai sake that was released as a part of the Sake 100 line of luxury brands. This story begins in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture. Once a jewel of the farming industry in Japan, the area suddenly found itself on the brink of collapse.
Sep. 24. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: The makers of Dassai recall thousands of bottles for incorrect ABV labels. Then, the hottest spot in Meguro is shaping up to be LDH Kitchen Izakaya Aobadai run by pop group Exile’s Kenchi Tachibana. Finally, does singing to sake make it taste better? Kakuboshi Co. aims to find out.
Sep. 19. 2019 posted by
It’s one small step for Heiwa Brewery, but one giant leap for sake as the daring producer attempts to turn its popular KID brand of junmai daiginjo into literal rocket fuel to power one of Interstellar Technologies Momo commercial rockets. The move has gotten Heiwa a lot of buzz in the media, but it’s other sake breweries that president Norimasa Yamamoto hopes take notice.
Sep. 17. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: A great opportunity to get a crash course in ochoko sake cups comes to Sydney, Australia. Then, one company is helping weary brewery owners find suitable heirs to their legacies. Finally, those who like their sake fruity ought to check out a new variety made with kiwi fruit yeast.
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