Tasting

Question 1

When and where is the janomeno-kikichoko is designed and used the first time

Answer 1

1911, The National New Sake Appraisal Competition

Question 2

Why recent years, no longer use “colour” as a criterion for judging?

Answer 2

1) Clearness and transparency do not necessarily lead to higher evaluation

2) for examining aroma, a wine glass is more suitable

Question 3

greenish-yellow and golden colours in sake caused by factors other than activated carbon fining

Answer 3

Melanoidin - result of Maillard reaction occurs between sugar and amino acid.

Higher temperature, the faster reaction.

Higher polishing ratio, faster the maturation

Question 4

sae

Answer 4

means clear throughout

sake has a beautifully clear, brilliant shine

Question 5

aosae

Answer 5

sake with clear brilliance, slight tinge of green

Question 6

teri

Answer 6

shiny and lustrous

implies the luster like that found in the bright golden yellow (yamabuki iro)

Question 7

boke

Answer 7

-ve term

sake has haziness