The 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...
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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
Aug 17, 20214 min read
Noguchi 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...
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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
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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