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Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth

Name: Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth
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Book Synopsis: *Recipient of the James Beard Media Award - Claiming the title of best book in the "Beverage without Recipes" category*

Top 10 Nominee of the Spirited Award from the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

This stunning guide invites you into the story of sake--an ancient beverage finding its way in a modern world. Whether you're a sake novice or an experienced connoisseur, Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake offers fascinating insights, practical tips, and rich stories about this popular beverage.

Authors and experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay personally undertook the challenge of visiting 35 artisanal sake breweries in Japan, the US, and Canada to interview makers and document every stage of the sake brewing process. Nancy's celebrated journalistic background combined with Michael's sake sommelier experience have led to an engaging and informative look at the world of sake.

With over 300 color photos and a lively narrative, this fascinating book provides:

A comprehensive introduction to the science and history of sake brewing in Japan
A look at how fine craft sakes are brewed today using traditional methods and no additives--only rice, water, koji, and yeast
Histories of Japan's venerable breweries, some of them over 300 years old!
An answer to why some breweries are able to turn out a superior quality of sake
A discussion of rice varieties and the contentious topic of terroir in the context of sake making.
Current trends in the world of sake, including the fine sakes now brewed outside Japan
Tasting notes and recommendations for top craft sakes you have not heard about yet

This book also includes personal recipes from several top Japanese sake-brewing families along with food-pairing tips and a chapter on the authors' own Japanese sake-bar-going adventures.

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Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the world of Japanese craft sake? Look no further than our captivating book, "Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth". This award-winning guide, recipient of the James Beard Media Award and a top 10 nominee of the Spirited Award, offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the ancient beverage that is sake.

Authored by Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay, this book takes you on a remarkable adventure as they personally visit 35 artisanal sake breweries, not only in Japan but also in the US and Canada. Their firsthand experiences provide you with a rare glimpse into the sake brewing process, making this book a must-have for both sake novices and connoisseurs.

With over 300 stunning color photos and a vibrant narrative, "Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake" offers a comprehensive introduction to the science and history of sake brewing in Japan. You'll discover the traditional methods used to brew fine craft sakes, where only rice, water, koji, and yeast are utilized – no additives in sight!

Uncover the rich histories of Japan's time-honored breweries, some of which have been perfecting their craft for over 300 years. Delve into the secrets of what sets superior quality sake apart and gain insights into the various rice varieties and the concept of terroir in sake making. You'll also explore current trends in the world of sake, including the exciting emergence of fine sakes brewed outside Japan.

But that's not all – "Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake" goes above and beyond by providing you with tasting notes and recommendations for top craft sakes that you may not have discovered yet. Additionally, savor the personal recipes from renowned Japanese sake-brewing families, complemented by food-pairing tips to enhance your enjoyment of this exquisite beverage.

Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the world of Japanese craft sake! Get your hands on a copy of "Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth" now and take your appreciation for sake to new heights.

Take your sake journey now!

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