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What Is Sakamai? 20 Types of Sake Rice To Know

What Is Sakamai? 20 Types of Sake Rice To Know

Andrew Lamb
Andrew Lamb
We here at Tippsy absolutely, unashamedly, without a doubt love rice. If you’re like us, you’ve grabbed a bottle of sake, spun it around to look fo...
To Drink or Not To Drink? Exploring Japan’s Liquor Laws

To Drink or Not To Drink? Exploring Japan’s Liquor Laws

Kayoko Hirata Paku
Kayoko Hirata Paku
Almost every culture has a long and rich drinking culture, followed by rules and protocols to regulate consumption in the name of controlling order...
Is Sake Rice Wine?

Is Sake Rice Wine?

Domenic Alonge
Domenic Alonge
There is a quote attributed to Socrates that goes something along the lines of, “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” Well, b...
Is Sake Good or Bad for You? Sake Health Benefits

Is Sake Good or Bad for You? Sake Health Benefits

Andrew Lamb
Andrew Lamb
It’s time to tackle the elephant in the koji room. Often when talking about sake we get asked, “Is sake good for you? Or is sake bad for you?” And ...
What Is A Sake Bomb?

What Is A Sake Bomb?

Jake Lee
Jake Lee
What is a sake bomb? Explained plainly, it is a “shot” of sake and a pint of beer poured with room so that the sake can be dropped into the glass a...
Is All Sake Gluten Free?

Is All Sake Gluten Free?

Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Here at Tippsy, we get a lot of inquiries from curious drinkers about how sake affects one’s health. One of the questions that comes our way concer...
What Does Sake Taste Like?

What Does Sake Taste Like?

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Trying sake just once won’t give you a good idea what sake tastes like. Why? Because there are literally thousands of ways to make Japan’s national...
Sakari: Traditional Quality Sake Meets Modern Sophistication

Sakari: Traditional Quality Sake Meets Modern Sophistication

Alice Hama
Alice Hama
Sakari is the newest brand released from the prestigious Japanese sake empire Nihonsakari. Nihonsakari was founded in 1889 and it has been the lead...
Everything You Need To Know About Koji Rice

Everything You Need To Know About Koji Rice

Russell King
Russell King
There is an expression in sake brewing: “Ichi koji, ni moto, san tsukuri.” It means: “Koji first, moto (starter culture) second, brewing third.” Wh...
Spring Sake Bouquet

Spring Sake Bouquet

Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Finally, spring! And few things reflect the newness of life more than the flowers in bloom. Flowers have always held an important role in Japanese ...
What Is Nigori “Cloudy” Sake? Unclouding Nigori Sake

What Is Nigori “Cloudy” Sake? Unclouding Nigori Sake

Russell King
Russell King
Nigori sake is a modern rediscovery of the traditional style of sake. Originally all sake was milky-looking, then brewers started making clear sake...
The First Sake of the Year: Hatsushibori, Shiboritate and Arabashiri

The First Sake of the Year: Hatsushibori, Shiboritate and Arabashiri

Alice Hama
Alice Hama
There are several Japanese terms to describe the types of winter/spring sake. Even though the terms do not have any legal requirements or definitio...
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