Sake BTG Flashcards
What does Nigori mean?
Unfiltered or cloudy sake. Usually slightly sweet and rich.
Do you have any Nigori sake available?
The Tozai “Snow Maiden” is a delicious Nigori style sake.
“Snow Maiden”
Tozai
Nigori
Kyoto, Japan
$15
Kuromatsu Namachozo
Hakushika
Junmai
Hyogo, Japan
$14
Which of the Sake are dry?
The Junmai Hakushika is a dry, crisp sake. It pairs well with seafood and sushi.
What does Junmai mean?
Pure rice sake- sake that has no added alcohol or other additives.
Is sake gluten free?
Yes, all quality sake is made with rice, water, yeast and koji. Some sake have distilled alcohol added after brewing to enhance flavor- but this added alcohol is also made from rice and gluten free.
What does Nama or Namachozou mean?
Nama is a category of fresh, unpasteurized sake that has more bright, aromatic flavors than standard sake.
Similar to draft beer vs bottled.