SAKE 101: Dewasansan
Jan. 24. 2022 writer:
An introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's own unique rice cultivar
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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.
The Fuzzy History of Koji
Oct. 28. 2021 writer:
Koji is so important to sake-making it’s been called Japan’s “National Fungus,” but its origins are murky.
SAKE 101: Miyamanishiki
Oct. 4. 2021 writer:
The special qualities and surprising origins of this popular sake rice.
The Changing Face of Sake Rice Farming
Sep. 16. 2021 writer:
The Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating changes that were already transforming sake rice agriculture.
Move over Rosé! Pink Sake Takes the Stage
Jul. 29. 2021 writer:
The rosé craze doesn’t end with wine. Here’s how sake is taking pink to the next level.
Big Numbers, Big Flavor: A Look at Low Milling Rates in Sake
Jul. 8. 2021 writer:
More breweries are bucking ginjo trends and brewing sake from barely-polished rice.
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Dec 4th, 2018
Dec. 4. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Dassai to Open New York Brewery / Five Niigata Sake Breweries Save Forests / Fukui Prefecture Unveils New Sake Rice
Interview: SAKE100 for the People
Nov. 30. 2018 writer:
We sit down with sake entrepreneur (and enthusiast!) Ryuji Ikoma to learn more about his luxury sake brand, SAKE100, his own sake journey, and the state of the drink today.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Nov. 13th, 2018
Nov. 13. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Japanese Wine Gets Stricter Labeling Criteria / Belgium's Sake Selection / Sake Rice Farm Certificatied to Sell at Olympics
Let’s Stop Calling Sake “Rice Wine,” It Deserves Better
Nov. 9. 2018 writer:
Almost all major types of alcohol are named by the way they are made, so why is "rice wine" wrongfully living in the shadow of a totally unrelated beverage?
The Terroir of Sake: an Expert Explains Why the Wine-centric Buzzword Applies to Sake Too
Oct. 26. 2018 writer:
Terroir [ter-wahr] n.: The collective character of an artisanal crop derived from the human and environmental factors involved in its growth and cultivation.
Terroir is a major buzzword in the wine world. But, is there terroir in sake? It’s complicated. Join us for this crash course in terroir, sake and the growing interest in sake provenance.
Gekkeikan Sake – At Home in California
Jun. 29. 2018 writer:
How a centuries old Japanese sake brewer, Gekkeikan, achieved the American dream in Folsom, California.
Japanese Sake Infographics – Free to Download!
Jun. 28. 2018 writer:
Free Sake Infographics: Download them today and start learning and extending your Japanese sake vocabulary.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Jun 12th, 2018
Jun. 12. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Craft Beer Breweries from Japan & U.S.A. Collaborate / Sake from Ancient Rice Variety / Bases Loaded with New Sake
SAKETIMES NEWS – May 8th, 2018
May. 8. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Special Sake Bar Open at Airport / Outdoor Sake Returns / Warm Sake Yeast is Heating Up
The Yeast: Essential Aroma-Maker of Sake
Jun. 9. 2016 writer:
We look at sake yeast in a little more detail and introduce 3 types that are used in brewing today, examining the unique characteristics of each along with how they influence the end flavour and aroma.
What Is This “Koji” You Talk About?
May. 2. 2016 writer:
In today's article, we profile the "koji".. as a teaser, let us just say that it plays a very important role in the brewing of Japanese sake.
