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Sake Luxe
More than 22 labels from sake breweries in 8 prefectures across Japan. Exclusive to this event, unreleased in New York.
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Sake, also referred to as a Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Unlike wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in fruit, sake is produced by a brewing process more akin to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars which ferment into alcohol.
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Sakagura(Sake Brewery)
Sakagura means saké brewery and is a combination of the word “saké,” changed to saka, and kura, changed to gura, meaning “brewery.” Shuzouten is the commercial term for a sakagura, or saké brewery. ... Kurabito means “brewery people” but we translate it as “brewers” throughout our literature.
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How to Drink SAKE
Umami is one of the key flavors in sake. Umami refers to savoriness, and glutamic acid is an amino acid which is linked to the taste of umami. As sake contains higher amounts of amino acids than wine, sake has more umami taste than wine.
Don’t Drink Sake Like a Shot
Sake is a ceremonial drink and a cultural pastime in Japan. As such, there is a way to imbibe respectfully. Sake is served in small drinking cups that are called ‘guinomi’ or ‘choko.’ Never take it down like a tequila slammer. Sake has been refined throughout several hundred years worth of brewing to be best enjoyed sipped like you would a glass of tea or fine wine.
Find Your Flavor
In the same way that wine can be dry or sweet, sake also comes in different flavors. The sugar-to-acid level of sake is known as the Sake Meter Value or SMV. In Japanese, the SMV is called ‘nihonshu-do.’ A low SMV of -2 indicates a sweet sake drink, while a +5 would be dry. Experiment a bit, so you know which SMV level to order like a pro.
Try it Hot or Cold
Although sake is usually served warm, it’s also quite good either chilled, at room temperature, or hot. Cheaper sake is often warmed to disguise its low grade, and premium sake is served chilled. If you find a sake with an SMV you enjoy, you might prefer it at different serving temperatures. Unlike wines and beers, sake is a versatile beverage, and you can have a lot of fun experimenting with the different ways to drink it.
Drink it with Appetizers
Traditionally, sake is best enjoyed during the appetizer phase of the meal, or during tapas-style dining called ‘izakaya.’ You may even enjoy sipping sake with light sushi options such as sashimi or nigiri. Different sakes can bring out the flavors in the appetizers and make the meal even more enjoyable and memorable.
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