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Welcome to sakeguide.net
Welcome to sakeguide.net
Get started with learning about sake
Not sure if sake is a spirit or wine or something else entirely? Confused when you look at the sake list at your favourite restaurant? Donβt worry, weβll help you out! No matter if you are starting from zero or just want to refresh your memory on some details, these articles will be a good place to start!
β What is sake, actually?
β Different styles of Japanese sake
β Reading sake labels
β Flavours and aromas
β Glossary of terms
Of course, this is what itβs all about: Sake is meant to be drunk and itβs best enjoyed with friends and some delicious nibbles. Find some basic guidelines on how to buy, serve and store Japanese sake plus a few tips on unexpected food pairings.
β Where to buy sake. A list of European shops.
β Serving sake: Glasses, cups, etc
β Temperature: Hot or cold or in-between?
β Food and sake
β How to store sake
Behind every bottle of sake is a story. In the editorial section you will get to hear other sake-fans speak about their passion as we explore bars, restaurants, and breweries in Japan and the rest of the world. There are also a few tasting notes that might inspire you on your next shopping trip.
β Sake shopping: Tokyo
β Sake scene: Copenhagen
β Sake scene: Bratislava
β Brewery visits
β Interviews
Canβt get enough of the good stuff? This is where we get our fingers dirty and dig deep into the more nerdy topics.
β Rice varieties
β Brewing techniques
β Yeast and Koji
β Special styles of sake
β Book recommendations
