A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Sake
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How to enjoy sake even if you're a beginner
Japanese sake is often thought to be "difficult,"
Once you understand the basics, it's a very enjoyable drink.
Sake is made from rice.
The ingredients for sake are simple.
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rice
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water
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malt
Sake is made from these three ingredients.
Key factors that determine the taste of sake
Sake rice
Rice grown specifically for sake production.
Typical example
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Yamada Nishiki
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Gohyakumangoku
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Miyama Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
How much should the rice be polished?
example
60%
→ Ginjo sake
50%
→ Daiginjo sake
Recommended sake for beginners
At first
Ginjo sake / Daiginjo sake
I recommend this.
reason
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Fruity
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Easy to drink
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It smells good
To enjoy sake more
By systematically learning about sake, you will be able to discern the differences in taste.