Sake brewing is a true "living art," combining the power of microorganisms with the years of experience of the toji (master brewer)....

日本酒造りは、微生物の力と杜氏（とうじ）の長年の経験が組み合わさってできる、まさに“生きた芸術”です。中でも「醪（もろみ）」と呼ばれる発酵のプロセスは、日本酒の味を大きく左右する重要なステップです。 今回は、この醪の管理に使われる「BMD値」という数字に注目して、日本酒の味...

彗星が描く、北の夜空の奇跡 龍神酒造 × 北海道産酒造好適米「彗星」｜受賞の裏にある物語 澄み渡る北の空に、静かに軌跡を描く一筋の光。その名も「彗星」。北海道が誇る酒造好適米の中でも、ひときわ輝きを放つこの米が、龍神酒造の手によって日本酒という芸術に昇華されました。そしてそ...

Where Does Astringency Fit in the World of Sake? A Personal Encounter with a Unique Sake Recently, I tasted a sake that left a noticeable...

When describing the flavor of sake, you often hear words like "dry," "sweet," "light-bodied," or "rich." But accurately classifying these...

日本酒の味わいを表現するとき、「辛口」「甘口」「淡麗」「濃淳」などの言葉をよく聞きますよね。でも、実際にこれらの味を正確に分類するのはとても難しいのです。今回は、日本酒の味の評価方法について、従来の方法と最新の科学的手法を比較しながら解説します！...

When sipping sake, you may notice subtle bitterness or astringency in its finish. These flavors are not flaws but rather reflections of...

When you think of Japanese drinking culture, there's a term you absolutely need to know: "Sakana" (酒の肴). While it might sound similar to...

The Shakkanhō System The shakkanhō system is a traditional Japanese system of measurement based on units of length (shaku) and weight...

Traditional Hiire Temperature : Typically heated to 60-65°C (140-149°F). Duration : Usually maintained for about 10-20 minutes. Method :...

<nanbubijin hiire> The Purpose and Significance of Sake Heating Sake heating, a crucial step in the sake brewing process, is more than...

＜sugata junmai ginjo muroka namagenshu pic＞ What is Muroka Nama Genshu? Muroka Nama Genshu is a type of sake that is made without...

Nanbubijin is proud to introduce their unique approach to Hiire, a traditional sake pasteurization technique that involves heating brewed...

When savoring sake, various elements come to mind: rice variety, polishing ratio, the brewer's skill, and more. Yet another crucial...

<magazine.asahi-shuzo.co.jp> Introduction Sake and chocolate. At first glance, these two seemingly unrelated ingredients may not seem...

What is Sparkling Sake? Sparkling sake, also known as "awa-zake" or "happoshu," is sake that has been carbonated. It offers a unique...

Sake comes in a wide variety, and the characteristics of easy-to-drink sake are also diverse. In terms of taste: Sweetness: Generally...

Kan-zake (燗酒) is a type of warmed sake that is enjoyed in Japan. It is typically heated to a temperature between 40°C and 50°C (104°F and...

The National New Sake鑑評会 (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) is a highly competitive and prestigious sake competition held annually in Japan...

Sake amino acids are a general term for the amino acids contained in sake. Enzymes in koji for sake making makes amino acid while...