Sake Production 1 Flashcards
What is Sake?
- Fermented drink made from Koji, rice & water
- ABV of 12-18%
- Other permitted ingredients include yeast, Jozo-alcohol & lactic acid
What is the legal definition of Sake in Japan?
Legal term for Sake is SEISHU 清酒
It must be made from rice & go through a filtering process
What does Geographical Indication show?
- It is produced from that area
2. Meets the specified production standards & quality requirements
How many types of Japonica?
250
What are the 2 main families of Japonica?
- KOSHI-HIKARI 越光
2. SAKAMAI 酒米
What is SHUZO KOTEKIMAI 酒造好適米?
This is the official term for rice used solely for sake brewing.
Expensive, difficult to grow with limited production size
What is the term for describing the size of rice?
SENRYUJU 千粒重
The weight of a 1000 rice grains
What is the average weight of KOSHI-HIKARI 越光 (Table rice)?
Below 20g
What is the average weight of SAKAMAI 酒米 (Sake brewing rice)?
26-28g
What’s the main difference between Koshi-hikari & Sakamai?
The “SHINPAKU” 心白 of Sakamai is larger than Koshi-hikari.
Name the 4 major Sakamai varieties & origin
- YAMADANISHIKI 山田錦, Hyogo
- GOHYAKUMANGOKU 五百万石, Niigata
- MIYAMANISHIKI 美山錦, Nagano
- OMACHI 雄町, Okayama
What’s the % of water in Sake?
80%
What are the 3 harmful ingredients in water of Sake brewing?
- Iron
- Manganese
- Heavy metals
What are the 3 important factors in water of Sake brewing?
- Low concentration of iron
- Rich in Potassium
- Rich in Phosphate
Fun facts: Potassium & phosphate promotes yeast growth
What colour Koji is used for Sake?
Yellow