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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