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Lesson 1: What is sake?

Intro Sake, pronounced β€œsah-keh”, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. In Japan, sake is a general term for any alcoholic beverage, and what Westerners know as sake actually refers to β€œnihonshu,” the traditionally brewed and fermented drink. Sake is a category of its own with a unique brewing process and over 10,000 variations. Here we look at the brief...

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Lesson 7: Food pairing guide

β€œWhat do I eat with sake?” Although Japanese food is the most common pairing, many are surprised to learn that sake can be easily paired with a variety of cuisine. Unlike wine, which has significant levels of acidity and tannins that must be taken into consideration when pairing with food, sake’s lower acidity and no tannins makes it a very likeable accompaniment...

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Sake Guide: Introduction

Welcome to your sake journey! Chances are you’ve had hot sake or a sake bomb before, or you’ve tried a flight of sake at a restaurant and you’re curious to find that experience again. Sake may seem difficult at first because of the foreign labels, terminology, and lack of information and selection available at most restaurants, but actually, it’s an incredibly approachable...

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