WHAT IS SPARKLING SAKE?
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WHAT IS SPARKLING SAKE?
Happoshu (sparkling sake in Japanese) is a relatively new,
increasing and evolving category in sake industry. The pioneer of
sparkling sake in the market is “Suzune Sparkling” by Ichinokura
Brewery in Miyagi prefecture; the product was launched in 1998
and became the national trend, which led the industry to establish
the sparkling sake category.
WORDS: NATSUKI KIKUYA
ILLUSTRATION: SOHO+CO
BROWN RICE
KOJI
POLISH GRAINS
WASH, SOAK, STEAM, COOL
STEAMED RICE
CULTIVATE
STEAMED RICE
KOJI RICE
+ LACTIC
ACID
YEAST STRAIN
STEAMED RICE
KOJI RICE
SHUBO STARTER
FERMENTATION
MOROMI MASH
FERMENTATION
FERMENTATION HALTED EARLIER THAN USUAL FOR SECOND
BOTTLE FERMENTED SAKE AND SOME GAS ADDITION SAKE
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