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Each step in the sake-brewing process is critical to sake production, but rice polishing, in particular, garners a lot of attention due to its influence on sake categorization and pricing. Rice polishing is the process by which the outer layers of a grain of rice (the bran) is polished or “milled” away. Here, we discuss the purpose of rice polishing, how it’s...

Intro Sake, pronounced “sah-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 “nihonshu,” 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...

“What 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...