Aug 9, 2022 · Japanese sake or nihonshu is an alcoholic drink made from fermented rice and originating from Japan. As typical as wine for France, sake is an integral part of the archipelago’s gastronomical culture and has many local variations.

Apr 13, 2023 · What we call sake in America is actually a Geographical Indication beverage named Nihonshu (日本酒), with “Nihon” meaning Japan, and “shu” being the suffix for alcohol. As Japan’s national beverage with thousands of years of history, Nihonshu can only be made in Japan with ingredients grown and harvested there.

“Nihon-syu” is also called as “Sei-syu”. Nihon-syu and Sei-syu are both made with rice, rice mold and water, fermented and filtrated, but Nihon-syu specified the ones made with rice mold produced only from domestically-grown rice among Sei-syu.

Jul 2, 2023 · Nihonshu, or “Japanese alcohol,” showcases the pinnacle of Japanese brewing traditions. Crafted with utmost precision, this rice-based beverage captivates the senses with its delicate flavors and aromas. The term “Nihonshu” is deeply rooted in the historical and cultural significance of this revered drink.

Apr 10, 2018 · Knowing the basic categories and their characteristics can take some of the guesswork out of your foray into the world of sake. Before buying sake, be sure to check the grade. Sake is graded as...

Mar 4, 2021 · Having over 2000 years of history, Japanese Sake, otherwise known as “Nihonshu”, is an alcoholic beverage made with fermented rice, popular worldwide. Sake brands like Otokoyama, Hakkaisan and Born have been renowned for their tastes globally but there are many others that Japan has to offer.

Feb 16, 2022 · Sake, known as Japanese rice wine in a narrow sense, is referred to as “Nihonshu (日本酒)” in Japan. It is a “Seishu (清酒)”, but how do Nihonshu and Seishu differ? Seishu is sake whose main ingredients are rice, malted rice (kome-koji), and water, which may (can) be produced outside of Japan. Nihonshu is Japanese sake.

Feb 15, 2021 · Do you know Sake? It is called “Nihon-syu” in Japanese. Sake is sake made in Japan. It has a very long history and has been loved by many people. The raw materials for sake are rice, rice jiuqu and water.

Apr 9, 2018 · French super-celebrity chef Alain Ducasse commissioned a Japanese maker to create a brand-new sake designed to complement French cuisine. Premium sake is featured on the beverage menus of...

Dec 13, 2018 · Japan’s fermented rice-based beverage has always been regarded as their national drink, it is called “Nihonshu” (Japanese alcohol/Sake) in Japan. With the global spread of Japanese cuisine, Nihonshu has also become really popular around the world. This article introduces some of the tasty Nihonshu, hope it will help you diversify your choices.