Everything You Need to Know About Sake

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT Sake THE Basics How many types of sake are there? What is sake? An alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice There are 6 main types of sake Produced in a process more similar to brewing beer than making wine Some are served hot, and some are served chilled SAKE An essential part of an authentic Japanese meal Differences in brewing processes account for differences in taste 6 MAIN TYPES OF SAKE 1. Junmai-shu Pure sake with no brewer's alcohol added Full, rich taste and often served hot More acidic and less fragrant than other types of sake 2. Ginjo-shu Known for its pleasing aroma A light, delicate flavor that's best enjoyed cold Fermented at low temperatures in a labor-intensive process 3. Daiginjo-shu A type of Ginjo-shu Very fragrant with a full, complex body Rice is milled to half its original size for a clean, elegant taste 4. Honjozo-shu Made by adding brewer's alcohol Less potent than other types of sake Light, smooth, and should be served warm 5. Nigori-zake Unfiltered sake with rice solids left in the liquid Tends to be cloudy or white in color Served cold and often sweet in flavor 6. Namazake Refers to alcohol that has not been pasteurized Must be refrigerated to preserve the flavor and aroma All types of sake may be Namazake FUN SAKE Facts Sake is the oldest known spirit in the world, dating back to 480O B.C. Sake has 20 amino acids, more than any other alcoholic beverage For the best flavor, sake should be enjoyed fresh, not aged IIIII Standard wine has 200 flavor components-sake has 400 1 in every 5 glasses of wine served in the world is sake! Sources: http://www.sake-world.com/html/types-of-sake.html http://www.sakesocial.com/blogs/beau/l1410025-types-of-sake http://www.tofugu.com/2013/05/27/4-types-of-sake-and-how-to-enjoy-them/ http://www.truesake.com/learnTypesOfSake.php http://headysake.blogspot.com/2012/09/eleven-fun-facts-about-sake.html http://www.sake-world.com/html/more-types-3.html Provided by www.houseofgenjisanjose.net HGENJT lapanese Steak House & Cocktails