Sake Flashcards
1
Q
Is Sake fermented or distilled
A
Fermented
2
Q
What grain is Sake made from
A
Rice
3
Q
What is Sake
A
A Japanese alcohol produced from fermented rice
4
Q
What are the 5 main ingredients in Sake
A
Water
Rice
Koji-Kin
Yeast
Brewer’s Alcohol
5
Q
Terroir is to wine as __ is to Sake
A
Water
6
Q
How many types of Sake rice exist, and how many are used for premium Sake
A
> 50
(8-10 used for premium sake)
7
Q
What is Koji-Kin
A
A fungus native to Asia that converts starches found in rice into fermentable sugars
8
Q
What is the role of yeast in Sake production
A
Metabolizes fermentable sugars into alcohol
9
Q
What is the abv range for Sake
A
15%-22%
10
Q
What is Brewer’s Alcohol
A
A neutral, distilled alcohol that can be added to Sake
