Welcome to the 139th Issue of America’s sake-centric Newsletter. In this special issue that could very well have the luck of the Irish read about how the sake industry continually improves itself via communication between the end-seller and the producer,...
So there I was on the night of my 40th Birthday! We were in Napa – yes the heart of darkness – in the cradle of wine country. We were staying at a vineyard and had reserved the large table...
I love drinking sake with owners of sake breweries. Who wouldn’t? They are great people who have great lives and generally love life greatly. When I come back in my seventh life I want to own a sake brewery. Until...
Well, well, well, well – well, ----well! You’ve asked for it for over a decade! And my team has been asking for it forever. And guess what? The time feels right! I have done a lot on the other side...
First and foremost – get your pencil out! Now get your calendar out! Now circle Saturday October 1st! Make a bigger circle to include Friday and Sunday as well! Why? Because we are planning Sake Day ’16 to be a...
“Welcome to By The Bottle TV, a travel show that brings you the best beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails that the U.S. has to offer. Don’t miss the adventures of two life-long friends as they travel around the country, exploring the...
The final product of sake in a bottle is 80% water! So not only do you enjoy a nice buzz, but you hydrate at the same time! Or not! Nevertheless water is extremely important in the sake making process as...
Gokyo “Arabashiri ‘16”From Yamaguchi Prefecture. Junmai Nama Genshu. SMV: +2 Acidity: 1.$42/720ml The wonderful nose on this spring released unpasteurized sake is a fun collection of apple, lime, banana, yeast and bright fruit tones. Whooo Hooo! This nama sake has always been...
Yuki No Bosha “Cabin In The Snow”From Akita Prefecture. Junmai Ginjo. SMV: +1 Acidity: 1.9 In the boxing world you have the slogan “the pound for pound champion” for this or that division. The same can be said for a...
So there have been a lot of requests on how to follow me and my (let’s call it unique) eye for sake-centric photography. There are two ways. First you can follow me directly at @truesake on Instagram, which is a really...
Ha! There’s no “deal” with my attempt at creativity John B from Marin. My window display has always been my sanctuary! I love it. I think about window displays all of the time. I was so into it I almost...
