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
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SAKETIMES NEWS – May 23, 2022
May. 23. 2022 writer:
In the news this week: The results are in for the Medal round of the International Wine Challenge 2022 Sake Division. Then, when a historic brewery burns down, people from around Japan come to its aid. Last, Remote Sake Brewing brings the joy of growing sake rice to your front door.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 14, 2022
Mar. 14. 2022 writer:
In the news this week: Aged sake gets the art museum treatment at a new online gallery. Then, the magic of sake rice is captured in a tea that’s said to go well with Japanese cuisine. Last, the techniques behind brewing sake may get “Intangible Cultural Heritage” designation from the UN.
Sequoia Sake Brings Fresh Sake to the West Coast
Feb. 3. 2022 writer:
Jake Myrick and Noriko Kamei founded Sequoia Sake to bring unpasteurized sake to US customers
SAKE 101: Dewasansan
Jan. 24. 2022 writer:
An introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's own unique rice cultivar
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: 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.
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.
