Tippsy Sake Blog

There is an expression in sake brewing: “Ichi koji, ni moto, san tsukuri.” It means: “Koji first, moto (starter culture) second, brewing third.” When i...

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 cul...

Nigori sake is a modern rediscovery of the traditional style of sake. Originally all sake was milky-looking, then brewers started making clear sake, an...

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

Is “shizuku” the ultimate type of sake? It’s easily one of the most elegant and stunning styles. But it’s also expensive and hard to find. So what’s the deal with this phantom sake, and is it worth...

When I was learning about sake and its history, I wanted to find out what the most authentic sake flavors were. I tried doburoku (unrefined sake), nigo...

The results are in for the 2021 U.S. National Sake Appraisal, the most important sake competition held in the States. Learn about why these awards matter, how they’re judged, and try some of the wi...

The results are in for the 2021 U.S. National Sake Appraisal, the most important sake competition held in the States. Learn about why these awards mat...

Sake is very important in Japanese cuisine. It is a building block in the flavor of marinades and soups. It is used when stir-frying, steaming foods, cooking rice, and baking. We use it to remove o...