Brewing Process
How long does the Sake Brewing process take?
40 days
What clarity of Sake does unpolished rice produce?
Cloudy Sake
What season is Sake rice planted?
Spring
How long ago were the first documents of Sake dated from?
7000 years ago
How many different Sakes are there?
126
Is Sake rice usually washed/polished or unwashed/unpolished?
washed/polished
"Kun-Shu" is what type of Sake?
Fruity/Floral aroma type
What season is Sake rice milled or harvested?
Autumn
What country did the Sake brewing technique originate from?
China
The number of licensed Sake breweries is?
1,720
What is the name of the mold used in Sake making?
Koji
What is "Kun-Shun" Sake usually served as?
Pallet Cleanser ; Before or After meals
How long is Sake rice steamed for?
40-45 mins
The document dictating Sake customs and rituals is called?
Engishiki
Average proof or alcohol content of sake bottles
15-16%
What is the third step of the Sake brewing process?
Steaming
“Sho-shu" Sake is known for its what?
During Summer, what is happening to Sake rice?
Growing/Developing
What social class got to enjoy clarified Sake?
Wealthy class
How much sake was produced in 2019
365,976 KL of sake
The name of the process in which koji and yeast use the starch sugars to create the alcohol is?
Multiple Parallel Fermentation or Saccharification
What are the four main variety's of Sake?
“Kun-Shu”, “Sho-shu", “Jun-shu”, “Juku-shu”
What is important after steaming sake rice?
Keeping even temperatures
What year were the first glass Sake bottles sold?
1878
290g