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  • What is Nama Sake? - Saketaro

    What is Nama Sake?

    Nama sake (生酒) refers to unpasteurized sake. Unlike regular sake, which undergoes pasteurization to kill off bacteria and enzymes, nama sake skips this step, resulting in a fresh, vibrant, and sometimes slightly effervescent drink. This type of sake often has...

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  • Sake Rice - 36 Types of Sakamai - Saketaro

    Sake Rice - 36 Types of Sakamai

    Sakamai, or 酒米 (さかまい), refers to the rice varieties specifically cultivated for sake brewing in Japan. These varieties are distinct from table rice (shokumai) due to their unique characteristics, such as larger grain size, higher starch content, and lower protein...

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  • Basic Types of Sake - Saketaro

    Basic Types of Sake

    Understanding Sake: Rice Polishing Ratio and Distilled Alcohol Understanding Sake: Rice Polishing Ratio and Distilled Alcohol 1. Rice Polishing Ratio The rice polishing ratio significantly impacts the flavor of sake. The more the rice is polished, the cleaner the taste...

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  • 3 Types of Aroma and Flavor - Saketaro

    3 Types of Aroma and Flavor

    Types of Sake and Their Characteristics Types of Sake and Their Characteristics 1. Ginjo Type: Light Body and Fragrant Aroma Includes: Daiginjo, Junmai Daiginjo, Ginjo, and Junmai Ginjo. Main characteristic: light-body, clean, fragrant, and fruity. Ginjo type Sake has a...

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  • What is Alcohol Percentage of Sake? - Saketaro

    What is Alcohol Percentage of Sake?

    Alcohol Content in Sake Alcohol Content in Sake The average alcohol content in Sake is 15 – 16 percent. Sake Tax Regulations stipulate that the alcohol percentage of Sake must be less than 22 percent. However, the yeast used in...

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  • What is the Best Temperature to Drink Sake at? - Saketaro

    What is the Best Temperature to Drink Sake at?

    Enjoying Japanese Sake at Various Temperatures Enjoying Japanese Sake at Various Temperatures The beauty of Japanese Sake lies in its versatility of being enjoyed at different temperatures. When stepping into the world of sake, the common question arises: "Should this...

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  • What is Sake made from? - Saketaro

    What is Sake made from?

    Ingredients of Sake Ingredients of Sake Sake is made from four main ingredients: rice, water, yeast, and Koji (a type of mold, often translated as rice yeast or rice malt). Rice The rice used for sake is different from the...

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  • How Do You Pronounce Sake? - Saketaro

    How Do You Pronounce Sake?

    How to Pronounce Sake How to Pronounce Sake Sake is pronounced as ‘sah-keh‘. It’s not ‘sah-kee’ or ‘sah-ki’, which are English mispronunciations of the word. Additionally, the spelling ‘Saki’ is incorrect. The correct spelling is SAKE.

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  • How Do You Write / Say Sake in Japanese? - Saketaro

    How Do You Write / Say Sake in Japanese?

    Understanding the Terminology of Sake Understanding the Terminology of Sake Sake is written as 酒 in Kanji, or さけ in Hiragana. The Kanji ‘酒’ can also be pronounced as Shu when used as a suffix. The word Sake (酒) also...

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  • What Does Sake Taste Like? - Saketaro

    What Does Sake Taste Like?

    The Varied Flavors of Sake The Varied Flavors of Sake The taste of sake varies with its type and the temperature at which it is consumed. Some sake may taste like a bone dry (very dry) white wine, others like...

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  • What is Sake? - Saketaro

    What is Sake?

    What is Sake? What is Sake? Sake, often translated as Saki, Japanese rice wine, or rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made from fermented rice. Although Sake is also known as rice wine, it is actually made...

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  • Will Sake expired? - Saketaro

    Will Sake expired?

    Understanding Sake Shelf Life Understanding Sake Shelf Life Sake has no expiry date. The longevity of sake depends on its type and whether the bottle is opened or not. Here's a detailed look at how long sake lasts and how...

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