Links
JSS Japanese Sake | Website
– Learn, watch videos, and have fun with sake!
British Sake Association | Website
– If you are interested in sake brewers located in Europe or learning more about sake brewing yourself, contact the organization or sake brewer members.
– Find valuable resources, Sake News & Events, and more.
Text & Articles
A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Sake | Download PDF
Written by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association & National Research Institute of Brewing.
This textbook is a great starting point for those looking to learn more about the basics of sake such as: Types of sake, how it is brewed, how to taste and serve, labeling, and much more. We love this text because of the clean layout and great organization. There are learning outcomes laid out at the beginning of each chapter and the subsections are broken down skillfully by topic. Everything is clear and it is easy to find the information you are looking for. There is also a useful resource section provided towards the end of the text (Q&A and Suggested Reading).
Infographics
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Handy Storage Guide to Sake | National Research Institute of Brewing
GI for Liquor Products in Japan (2022) | National Tax Agency of JAPAN
Kimoto Fermentation Chart | Sake School of America
Yeast Propagation: Sokujo vs Kimoto | Nihonshu No Kagaku by Miyoko Wada & Toshinari Takahashi
Sake Rice Family Tree | Sake School of America
Sake Rice Varieties | Sake School of America
Sake Amino Acid Comparison | Shun Mitsui, Aichi Center for Industry & Science Technology