Sake Flashcards
1
Q
What is sake?
A
fermented rice beverage
2
Q
What are the primary ingredients in sake?
A
water | rice | koji-kin | yeast | added distilled alcohol | rice milling
3
Q
What is the definition of Junmai?
A
Pure rice sake. Nothing is used except for rice, water, yeast and koji-kin.
4
Q
Explain the quality categories of sake.
A
Junami | Honjozo (30% is milled away and a small amount of alch is added) | Ginjo (40% is milled away) | Daignjo (50% is milled away) (highest)
5
Q
What are the features of Namazake?
A
unpasteurized sake that requires refrigeration
6
Q
What are the features of Nigori?
A
milky, unfiltered, usually off-dry
7
Q
What is Koji-Kin?
A
A fungus used to convert starches to sugar.
