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Andrew Russell
Jan 25, 20239 min read
The Origin of Sake
There is much we still don’t know about sake. One example is the question of its birthplace. Three regions – Shimane, Nara and Hyogo -...
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Andrew Russell
Oct 18, 20206 min read
The School of Kimoto
Orthodox sake brewing requires the preparation of a yeast starter, a small batch of steamed rice, koji, water and yeast, interchangeably...
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Andrew Russell
Jun 28, 20209 min read
One Cup Sake: More than just a single serving friend
The now iconic blue and white label that adorns Ozeki's One Cup sake first burst onto the scene back in 1964. The release, of what was at...
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Andrew Russell
Feb 8, 20208 min read
Standing on the shoulders of giants: Defining the position of Master Brewer.
Towards the end of last year I noticed a few interesting discussions simmering away on social media regarding the "true" definition of a...
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Andrew Russell
Nov 10, 201911 min read
A New Hope: Rejecting terroir and the wider gentrification of sake.
The sake industry has been undergoing radical change over the last few decades. Few would argue that this was necessary to stimulate an...
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