Andrew RussellMar 15, 20237 minThe Story of Ikeda: The rise and fall of a sake brewing powerhouse. Historical background Nothing embodies the ebb and flow of the sake industry like the history of its prominent regions. Nowadays, Nada...
Andrew RussellJan 25, 20239 minThe Origin of SakeThere is much we still don’t know about sake. One example is the question of its birthplace. Three regions – Shimane, Nara and Hyogo -...
Andrew RussellAug 17, 20214 minNoguchi Naohiko: Seven decades in the making. On a recent trip to the beautiful region of Kaga in Ishikawa prefecture I had but one souvenir on my wish list: sake brewed by the...
Andrew RussellOct 18, 20206 minThe School of KimotoOrthodox sake brewing requires the preparation of a yeast starter, a small batch of steamed rice, koji, water and yeast, interchangeably...