Sho Chiku Bai Classic Sake 750ml

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Are you searching for a flavorful, trendy drink to delight your taste buds? Whether you want a new kind of beverage to pair with dinner, an exotic drink to serve at your special occasion or a unique alcohol to add to your palate, sake is something to try. Whether you need something for a special occasion, to serve casually with dinner or to enjoy outside on a summer’s day, sake is a delicious alternative to traditional wine and beer. It also offers just as much variety and flavor complexity. Depending on its preparation and mix of ingredients, sake can be full-bodied, aromatic or dry. MIO is made entirely from rice and koji rice, and contains no flavoring agents or sweeteners.The sake's 5% alcohol content makes it great for casualenjoyment.We recommend chilling MIO to between 0°C (32°F) and 5°C (41°F). MIO takes on a clearer taste as it nears0°C (32°F), and the sweetness from riceexpands at around5°C (41°F). You can chill the glass to further enhance the taste. Sake is fermented from four basic ingredients: water, rice, a microbe called koji and yeast. Brewing just the right batch of sake takes skill, precision and patience. While “sake” is the term Americans often use to describe as a Japanese rice wine, the method of brewing sake is different from wine or beer. Here at Takara Sake USA, we use a careful production method to bring you the best flavor and quality sake in the country. Our process involves: Wine is made from grape juice, which contain fermentable sugars already, so wine yeast can turn it into alcohol readily (fermentation). Therefore, varietal of grape as a raw material contribute greatly for finished products such as its color, aromas, flavors, tannins and levels of acids.

This junmai ginjo sake is a delightful sake, equally good with or without food. Aromas include jasmine flowers, apple cider, strawberry, sweet Asian pear, sweet tea and baking spices. It has presence in the mouth with generous body and gentle texture. Flavors include apple cider, pear, sweet cream, baking spices, and white bread. Savor Tradition With Our SHO CHIKU BAI SHO Junmai Ginjo, 720ml Handcrafted: From washing each rice grain to carefully cultivating koji rice, the entire process of brewing our Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Daiginjo is done by hands of our toji team. Shochu is typically enjoyed during the colder months of the year. It has a higher alcohol content than sake and is a great option for those looking for something stronger. Our production techniques merge the traditional with new technology. We've produced sake in the U.S. since 1983, and we're proud of our outstanding products. We use snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and rice grown in the Sacramento Valley to produce our unmatched sake. Other reasons to buy from us follow: Junmai Ginjo: The term “ginjo” means carefully selected and brewed. This type of sake is defined by a rice polishing ratio of 60% or less, and the Ginjikomi method of brewing is used — extremely cool conditions and longer fermentation period. This type of sake has delicate fruity and floral aromas (Ginjo-ka) and often offers a smooth, light and refreshing taste.Product Description: Yaegaki Sake Junmai represents the top of Yaegaki’s domestic sake line. It is a dry, medium-bodied sake with a crisp acidic finish that can be referred to as “food friendly.” It can be drank either warm or cold, and complements any Asian cuisines.

Junmai Daiginjo: “Dai” means great or greater. With junmai daiginjo sake, rice is further polished down to 50% or less of the weight of original kennel, utilizing only the true core of each rice grain for fermentation. Together with low temperature fermentation for a longer period (Ginjikomi), this labor intensive production of sake requires the utmost precision. This variety is known for its floral and fruity aromas (Ginjo-ka). Sake has been around longer than many other traditions associated with Japan. The Imperial Court served sake more than 1,000 years ago during big events such as rituals and special celebrations. Later, many Japanese began drinking sake during everyday occurrences, no longer waiting until a special occasion. The popularity of the drink spread around the world. Today, sake has become a staple across the West and enjoys growing recognition in America as an alternative to traditional wine and beer. Enjoy Sho Chiku Bai Classic Junmai, From Takara Sake USA Inc.Although sake is often translated as "Japanese rice wine," sake is a category of its own in the alcohol beverage world. By contrasting the difference in production method with other familiar alcoholic beverage such as wine and beer, one might begin to understand its uniquness. The evergreen pine has come to symbolize longevity Pine tree (松) : sōng in Chinese; matsu in Japanese