{"title":"Sake Explorer’s Episode 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAre you ready to take a sake adventure? This episode of brews is a wonderful walk through the outskirts of sake land. Each brew is a different expression of sake that speaks volumes to technique and ingredients. If you know sake then it’s time to learn sake. This Episode is an amazing reflection of sake passion by each of the brewing teams involved. Get your notebook ready and get adventurous. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/files\/IMG_2224.jpg?v=1611966134\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/yoshinosugi-taru\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoryo Yoshinosugi Futsushu Taru “Cedar Country”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis cedar sake “Taru” is made by a brewery that specializes in this style of sake making. They are the cedar champs and dedicate their focus on brewing sake like they used to. Cedar sake is not only a tasty version of sake, but it’s quite historical. Serve chilled, room temp, and gently warm, if you have a wood masu (sake box) this makes the cedar experience all the more woody. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/ichinokura-himezen\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIchinokura Himezen “Princess Food”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a New World Sake, which is another word for saying it is a new style of sake making to attract a new slice of customers in the very large booze market. Light and fruity this Junmai sake is made to be flavorful and fun, and it’s also much lower in alcohol at 8% to keep drinkers fresh and bright. This style of light and fruity sake with nice acidity play is a new expression of sake being refreshing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/tsukasabotan-yamayuzu-shibori\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTsukasabotan Yamayuzu Shibori Junmai \"Mountain Yuzu\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJust like Umeshu, which is made with plums, there is another expression of sake called Yuzushu that is made with a Japanese citrus called Yuzu. Not exactly lemon, not exactly orange. It's a citrus that is sweet and tart and is totally delicious as an after dinner drink or a refreshing starter. Made with Junmai sake, they add Yuzu extracts to beautifully blend in this bright and super drinkable sake. If you are a pool-side cocktail lover this brew is for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/tamagawa-time-machine-vintage-amber-sake\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamagawa Junmai Kimoto “Time Machine”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you like to drink history then this brew is for you! Master sake brewer Philip Harper in Kyoto is enjoying playing with many expressions of sake, and this Time Machine is no exception. He found a “recipe” for how to make sake in 1712 and replicated that effort.  “Delightfully sweet and bursting with umami goodness,” this is a sake that goes great with food pairings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/hanahato-kijoushu\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanahato Kijoshu “Gorgeous Bird”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis expression of sake is an internationally acclaimed superstar amongst all of the major sake competitions. Made using more sake rather just water to ferment it basically becomes a “dessert” sake for the style and final sweetness of the product. But unlike other freshly released “Kijoshu” sake this brew has been aged for 8 years which gives it a dark amber color and lovely lushness. A sake that is perfect to pair with chocolate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.truesake.live\/products\/kanbara-yamahai-junmai-genshu-koshu-ancient-treasure\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKanbara Koshu “Ancient Treasure”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis aged sake (Koshu) is a very different bird in the aged sake world. Called “Ancient Treasure” it is made using the Yamahai brewing technique and is a Genshu (undiluted) with an alcohol content of 17.2%. Aged for over ten years all sorts of awesomeness happens with this brew and it is a serious adventure in your glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hanahato-kijoushu","title":"Hanahato Kijoshu \"Gorgeous Bird\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eKijoshu\u003c\/em\u003e has been aged for eight years and has a similar nose to a Sherry or Port with an aroma of honey and nuts. This very rich \u003cem\u003eKijoshu\u003c\/em\u003e is a balanced blend of dried fruits and earthy mushroom elements that has a malty aftertaste, coupled with a full-bodied start and a middle mouth. The flavor perfectly compliments chocolates of all kinds, especially dark chocolate mousses, and other thicker desserts. It does go well with nutty and earthy cigars as well. The red rose color is amazing for a sake, and this brew begs to be served instead of your normal dessert wine. \u003cstrong\u003eWORD\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chocolate \u003cstrong\u003eWINE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sherry\/Port \u003cstrong\u003eBEER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick Dessert Beers \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chocolate and sweet desserts of all kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPSA","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":363829537,"sku":"UN01-03","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/UN01-03_HanahatoKijoushu_GorgeousBird__500ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1605154621"},{"product_id":"tsukasabotan-yamayuzu-shibori","title":"Tsukasabotan Shibori Junmai Yuzushu \"Mountain Yuzu\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose on this gentle \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e is a splendid collection of lemon peel, honey, fresh lemonade, elderflower, and sugar aromas. Talk about a gentle and elegant \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e. This brew from Kochi Prefecture – known for their dry coiffable sake – is exactly that in \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e format. Light, semi-dry, clean, and very well balanced, this low alcohol brew (8% ABV) is refreshing, softer, and more quiet than the usual loud in-your face \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e. Look for citrus, shiso, honey, tangerine, and herbaceous flavors that taste like summer in a bottle. The strength of this \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e is in the gentle nature of the fluid as it passes through the palate. It has refreshing citrus qualities, but it’s not a citrus bomb. Lovely \u003cem\u003eYuzushu\u003c\/em\u003e that is packaged well and drinks like it looks: classy and cool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Gentle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Citrus based dishes, poolside fare, and fruit plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JPSA","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363829567,"sku":"UN07-02","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/UN07-02_TsukasabotanYamayuzuShiboriJunmai_MountainYuzu__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1605154794"},{"product_id":"yoshinosugi-taru","title":"Choryo Yoshinosugi Taru Futsushu \"Cedar Country\"","description":"Some breweries throw cedar chunks into their sake brewing tanks for the flavor. But Choryo Shuzo makes specific cedar barrels to age their \u003cem\u003eTaru\u003c\/em\u003e sake in for full flavor and aroma. The nose on this brew is indeed woody, cedary, and peppery! This is a gentle, but flavorful cedar sake that drinks very smooth with cedar whispers in each sip. Thick and balanced with a gentle sweetness that does not distract from the mild cedar elements. Hints of sweet rice, honey, and a touch of pepper balance out the gentle flow of this sake that gets more cedary as it warms. A mid-sized glass works best! \u003cstrong\u003eWORD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Cedar \u003cstrong\u003eWINE: \u003c\/strong\u003eOaky Chardonnay\u003cstrong\u003e BEER: \u003c\/strong\u003eWoody Belgians \u003cstrong\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very amazing food pairing sake that takes on smoky fare, salty and savory – think the grill!","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"720ml","offer_id":363829595,"sku":"UN12-02","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml","offer_id":47621697175795,"sku":"UN12-04","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/UN12-02_ChoryoYoshinosugiFutsushuTaru_CedarCountry__720ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1605154942"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-time-machine-vintage-amber-sake","title":"Tamagawa Junmai Kimoto \"Time Machine 1712\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe nose on this recently reformulated historical sake is an enticing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecollection of mushroom, mochi, dried grass, cooked oranges, maple syrup,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elemon honey, burnt wood, and whisky aromas. Master Brewer Philip Harper has taken an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eancient sake recipe and put his own twist on the outcome by lowering the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ealcohol content to 11% ABV, and by cleaning up the fluid a little bit to drink\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elighter and smoother. Round, soft, juicy, and slick, this sake drinks\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elighter and more velvety than how it appears in the bottle. Far more\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edrinkable than the previous incarnation, look for brown sugar, black\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esesame, crème brûlée, pralines, sweet potato, maple syrup, and earthy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eflavors on a lighter and silkier flow, with a very quick finish for so\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emuch flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWORD:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Safe Time Travel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Rich Reds\/Earthy Whites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEER:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBelgian Ales \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOODS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Smoked fish, meats, cheeses, rich pastas, steak,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003egrilled chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WSI","offers":[{"title":"360ml","offer_id":519254865,"sku":"UN22-04","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7601\/products\/UN22-02_TamagawaJunmaiKimoto_TimeMachine__360ml_1365x2048_WM.jpg?v=1605155274"},{"product_id":"kanbara-yamahai-junmai-genshu-koshu-ancient-treasure","title":"Kanbara Yamahai Junmai Genshu Koshu \"Ancient Treasure\"","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe nose on this very important \u003cem\u003eYamahai Koshu\u003c\/em\u003e is an amazing collection of toffee, candied nuts, honey, lemon, and HEATH Bar™ \u003cspan\u003earomas\u003c\/span\u003e. This is a sake drinker’s \u003cem\u003eKoshu\u003c\/em\u003e as it is an aged sake that has a very unique flavor profile. It surely looks the part of an aged sake with that amazing golden color. Add to that the fact that it is a \u003cem\u003eGenshu\u003c\/em\u003e and a \u003cem\u003eYamahai\u003c\/em\u003e sake, then you know things are funky in a good way. Look for amazing flavors such as sour apple, tart orange, smoked sea minerals, cocoa, and hot honey lemon tea, and you know that your are in the \u003cem\u003eKoshu\u003c\/em\u003e Twilight Zone. Made with \u003cem\u003eYamadanishiki\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKoshi Tanrei\u003c\/em\u003e brewing rice varietals, this brew boast an alcohol content of 17.2%, and drinks with different flavors at different temperature points. Chilled brings more tanginess, and room temperature brings forth the rich, ricey, and sweeter flavors. 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