sake

Question 1

what is sake

Answer 1

sake is a japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice

Question 2

where do you find the sake selection on the wine list

Answer 2

page 4 + 5 - sake by the glass, flask + bottle

Question 3

which sake do we not serve at fridge temp

Answer 3

tamagawa ‘red label’ - served at room temp

Question 4

which sake can you recommend serving warm? why do some sake not suit warmer temperatures?

Answer 4

the savoury style sakes (not the top 5). heavier richer aromas are emphasised by the heat, whereas lighter, floral, fruity aromas dont bare well to heat

Question 5

what temperature do we serve the sake at when it is warmed

Answer 5

30°-68°

Question 6

how long does it take to warm the sake and how do we warm it

Answer 6

using the sake warmer, sake goes in a flask, in a water bath. use thermostat & set temperature.
takes 5-10

Question 7

what do we serve sake in and why

Answer 7

ochoko - traditional japanese way to serve sake. it holds temperature and is big enough to accentuate aromatics

Question 8

do we sell sake by the bottle

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

at which time of the meal is sake appropriate to drink

Answer 9

sake is amazing because you can drink it at any point of the meal

Question 10

which umeshu and yuzushu do we offer

Answer 10

heiwa yuzushu “tsuru-ume”
houou biden umeshu “hizou”

Question 11

how do we serve umeshu and yuzushu

Answer 11

in a dessert glass with a glass of ice on the side

Question 12

how do we serve umeshu and yuzushu

Answer 12

in a dessert glass with a glass of ice on the side