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What kind of types of sake are there?
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- Sake can be classified into the following four types in terms of taste and aroma.
- "Flavorful type" : Very fruity and flowery aroma, low acid content.
- "Light and smooth type" : Fresh taste with moderate acidity and a dry after-taste.
- "Rich type" : Soft and mild flavor with rich and smooth taste.
- "Aged type" : Light golden color. Spicy and nutty taste. Sherry-like flavor.
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What is the alcohol content of sake?
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- The alcohol content of sake normally ranges between 14-15%. The new type of sake with lower alcohol content(8-10%) has also been developed lately, reflecting the consumers' increasing preference for "lighter" sake.
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Ginjo-shu has fruity aroma, although it is made from rice. Why is it?
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- For making Ginjo-shu, we use a special kind of yeast which happens to produce fruity aroma during the fermentation process.
But no artificial flavor is added.
- ln fact, no other alcoholic beverages made from grains have such natural and fruity aroma. Ginjo-shu is very unique in that sense.
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Brewed alcoholic beverages normally contain preservatives. Does sake also contain them?
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- No, definitely not. lt is legally prohibited to add any artificial preservatives to sake, while they are allowed for wine in many countries.
- Instead of using preservatives, sake makers pasteurize sake twice at 60-65 degrees C. (140-149 degrees F.) (known as a "low temperature pasteurization process"), and seal it up hermetically when bottling it.
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Given that sake contains no preservatives, how can we keep the bottle while maintaining its quality?
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- Since sake is a very delicate alcoholic beverage, especially sensitive to light and heat, is important to keep it in a cool and dark place.
It is recommended that it is kept in a refrigerator. Exposing sake to sunlight also changes its taste as well as color.
- Exposing it to the air also lower the quality. Therefore, once you open the bottle, it is better to finish it soon.
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