Sake Rice Flashcards

1
Q

What Prefecture does Yamada-Nishiki come from?

A

Mainly Hyōgo (80%) and in the south-west.

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What Prefecture does Gohyakuman-Goku come from?

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Niigata Prefecture, just north-west of Tokyo

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What Prefecture does Miyama-Nishiki come from?

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Nagano and the mountains to the north-east

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What Prefecture does Dewa-Sansan come from?

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Yamagata, the most northerly of the top 5

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5
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What Prefecture does Omachi come from?

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Okayama Prefecture and the south-west

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6
Q

What Sake-Specific rice has the largest production?

A

Yamada-Nishiki

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7
Q

Which 2 of the top 5 Sake-Specific Rice types have the largest grains?

A

Yamada-Nishiki and Omachi

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Which 2 of the top 5 Sake-Specific Rice types produce what is considered rich-textured and robust style Sakes?

A

Omachi and Miyama-Nishiki

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9
Q

Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types is considered very good for making Koji?

A

Gohyakuman-Goku

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10
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Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types comes from Hyōgo Prefecture?

A

Yamada-Nishiki

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Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types comes from Niigata Prefecture?

A

Gohyakuman-Goku

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Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types comes from Nagano Prefecture?

A

Miyama-Nishiki

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13
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Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types comes from Yamagata Prefecture?

A

Dewa-Sansan

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Which of the top 5 Sake-Specifi rice types comes from Okayama Prefecture?

A

Omachi

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15
Q

Of the 5 levels for grading the quality of rice, what is the name for the top level?

A

Above Special

Toku-jo

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16
Q

Of the 5 levels for grading the quality of rice, what is the name for the second highest level?

A

Special

Toku

17
Q

Five key points for Sake-Specific Rice

A
  • Low protein content
  • Well defined Shinpaku
  • Large grains (25-30gr/1000 grains)
  • Resistant to cracking
  • Good water absorbtion
18
Q

Where does a brewer buy rice to make sake from?

A

Prefectural Brewers Association

19
Q

what is the most important nutrient to grow good sake rice?

A

Nitrogen