Sake is becoming increasingly in-demand in the United States. Japanese exports to the U.S. are now at over 9 million liters a year. Not all sake is the same. There are lots of different types out there for you to try out. Read on to find out about the different types of sake. What is Sake? First, you need […]
Is it possible to enhance your palate and elevate your professional status at the same time? Becoming a certified sake sommelier may be the key. This prestigious qualification does not only offer a deep dive into the art and science of sake, Japan’s iconic beverage. It also opens the door to career advancements in the […]
Have you ever thought about getting professionally certified as a beverage connoisseur? The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is a globally recognized, certified institution that offers courses for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Professional certification demands knowledge, ability, and an experienced palate – yet that doesn’t mean it’s out of reach. Read on to […]
Everyone knows sake: it’s Japan’s ceremonial wine. What many may not realize, though, is that sake is not made with fermentation like traditional wine. The Japanese brew it like beer, leading to the phrase: you brew sake like beer, but drink it like wine. Sake has a rich, symbolic history in Japan, as any sake specialist will […]
Sake, the traditional Japanese rice wine, has been gaining popularity worldwide in recent years (and it’s becoming particularly popular in the US). But the history of sake dates back thousands of years, with records suggesting that it was first brewed in Japan over 2,000 years ago. Sake-making has since become an art form, with skilled brewers […]
Even though only 2.5% of restaurants offer sake on their menu, it’s still a highly beloved drink by its consumers. People who know to order this traditional Japanese drink have high expectations. Perhaps you’re interested in joining sake professionals to produce and share this beverage’s delicious flavor profile. If so, you’ve come to just the right article to […]
Sake is one of the most popular hard beverages in both Japan and America. The global industry is expected to be worth $10.47 billion by 2026. This makes becoming a sake specialist an in-demand job for those passionate about sake tasting, production, and distribution. Here, we’re going to talk about what a sake scholar does, what the […]
Experts project that the market for the Japanese distilled spirit, shochu, is about to explode. Demand for this liquor has increased across the globe. Now, it is expected to make up a multimillion-dollar industry by 2028. At the Sake School of America, we offer shochu and sake education. We can turn a layman like you into […]
A fascinating shift in Japan’s age-old drinking tradition has recently caught the world’s attention. For over a thousand years, sake has been the go-to spirit, deeply intertwined with Japanese culture. However, the country’s drinking habits highlight an unexpected turn of events. Shochu, Japan’s other national drink, has overtaken sake in local consumption. Not only is being a sake specialist an […]
Sake is becoming more inclusive and accessible due to various reasons. From the Japanese National Tax Agency launching a Sake Viva! contest in an effort to get younger people to consume more alcohol to the increase in popularity of sake schools, there’s no denying this Japanese rice wine is about to have its big day (if it isn’t already) […]
