Categories and grades Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two categories of sake?
A
Futsu-shu or basic sake and Premium sake
2
Q
What is Futsu-shu?
A
basic clear, colourless, or yellow/pale green sake. 15-17% alc. lightly acidic w/ delicate lactic and fruity flavors
3
Q
How many grades of premium sake are there?
A
6
4
Q
What does Junmai mean?
A
Pure rice, no high strength distilled alcohol added
5
Q
Which 3 premium grade sakes have alcohol added?
A
Honjozo, Ginjo, Daiginjo
6
Q
Which of the premium grade sakes have a cereal/lactic aroma?
A
Junmai, Honjozo
7
Q
What aroma do ginjo sakes have?
A
fruity, floral aromas
8
Q
What is umami?
A
a taste detected by the tongue. linked with savory aromas. eg: Dashi, soy sauce, miso, nutritional yeast
