Sake Production 2 Flashcards
What’s a mixture of Shubo, Koji, rice & water called?
MOROMI 諸味
What’s the term for steamed rice?
KAKEMAI 掛米
What’s the proportion % of Koji, rice & water in moromi?
80% Steamed rice
20% Koji
130% Water
What’s added on the 1st day (Hatsuzoe) of Sandan-Jikomi?
% of tank
5% Shubo
25% Koji, rice & water
What’s added on the 2nd day (Odori) of Sandan-Jikomi?
Nothing, Rest day for the Moromi
What’s added on the 3rd day (Nakazoe) of Sandan-Jikomi?
% of tank
25% Koji, rice & water
What’s added on the 4th day (Tomezoe) of Sandan-Jikomi?
% of tank
45% Koji, rice & water
What is KIJOSHU 貴醸酒?
A complex Sake where Sake is used to replace water
Fun fact: Sake is only added on the 4th day in the proportion 80% rice 20% Koji 70% Water 60% Sake
What fermentation temperature is required for Ginjo style Sake & how long does it take?
Low fermentation temperature of 6-12*C & takes 30-35 days
What fermentation temperature is required for non Ginjo style Sake & how long does it take?
Higher fermentation temperature of 15-18*C & takes 20-28 days
Describe Multiple Parallel Fermentation
- Koji breaks down starch in rice to convert to glucose
2. Yeast converts glucose to alcohol
Sake produces _____ more times amino acids than wine?
5
What’s the ABV after fermentation?
20%
What’s Jozo-alcohol made from?
Distilled rice or sugar cane
What are the 3 reasons for adding Jozo-alcohol?
- Enhance flavour
- Bring out aromas
- Increase shelf life
Why is extra water added during fermentation?
- To shorten fermentation
2. To lower ABV
What pressing methods uses gravity?
FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊り
The finished sake mash is placed in bags and hung up which allows the sake to literally drip out with the bags holding the rice solids behind. No pressure is applied. This method creates an elegant and expensive sake known as SHIZUKU 雫
What’s the 1st run of FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊りcalled?
Arabashiri あらばしり
What’s the 2nd run of FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊りcalled?
Nakadori 中取り
Many consider this to be the highest quality of FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊り
What’s the 3rd run of FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊りcalled?
SEME 責め
Undesirable portion
What is the name of the bottle Sake is transferred to during FUKURO-TSURI 袋吊り?
Tobin-kakoi