Japanese sake grades, specific designations (Junmai, Honjozo, Ginjo, Daiginjo)
Criteria for classifying sake grades, if you look into a bottle of Special Designation sake for the first time, Junmai,…
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What is Koji? Differences from Nuruk, types of koji molds, and the history of single-strain culture (Differences between Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus oryzae).
There are key ingredients used when making alcohol in Korea and Japan. They are nuruk and…
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Top 20 Kyoto Sake Breweries Rankings+ Japanese Alcohol Recommendations
I have compiled a ranking of famous sake brands and breweries in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. This article is…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Booking the Yamazaki Distillery Tour – Comparison of 3 Courses, How to Increase Your Chances of Winning
There is a must-do course for alcohol enthusiasts traveling to Kyoto and Osaka. It is none other than Yamazaki…
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Joseon's clear liquor, Cheongju and Yakju
Definition of Cheongju and Yakju: The Liquor Tax Act defines Cheongju and Yakju as follows….
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Hibiki – Japan’s most famous blended whisky, the blending technique created by the three distilleries of Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita
The Birth of Hibiki Hibiki was released to the world in 1989 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Suntory's founding… .
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Belgian Strong Ale, the heart of Belgian monastery beer
What is Belgian Strong Ale? Belgian Strong Ale is a Belgian… with an alcohol content of 71 TP3T or higher
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IPA, the starting point of craft beer
When standing in front of a craft beer tap, the word "IPA" is always present. When I first encountered craft beer…
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Usuhari, the world's thinnest 0.9mm glass
Usahari, the world's thinnest glass, means 'thin glass' in Japanese. The name…
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Makgeolli, Rice Type Determines the Taste – How to Choose a Rice Variety
Brewing begins with selecting the ingredients. If it is Makgeolli, among them…
