Frequently Asked Questions about Japanese Sake

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1  Why is Sake sometimes spelled Saké?
2  How, then, is Sake correctly pronounced?
3  What is the meaning of Nihonshu?
4  I hear that Sake can also be consumed cold?
5  What is akai sake?
6  Is Sake the same as Rice Wine?
7  Is Sake only produced in Japan?
8  What is Shokoshu??

1   Q: Why is Sake sometimes spelled Saké?
A: Saké is often used to indicate its proper Japanese pronunciation (see next item).
by pwillener at 2004-03-16 07:14:32
2   Q: How, then, is Sake correctly pronounced?
A: Sake is often incorrectly pronounced like "sakee". However, the Japanese syllable E is pronounced similar to the French É, therefore: Saké.
by pwillener at 2004-03-16 07:16:25
3   Q: What is the meaning of Nihonshu?
A: Sake in Japanese generally means alcohol, or alcoholic beverages. Nihonshu is the Japanese term for Japanese Sake.
by pwillener at 2000-04-21 03:10:30
4   Q: I hear that Sake can also be consumed cold?
A: Traditionally Sake was mostly served hot. But these days, with many good Sake qualities available, connoisseurs prefer to drink it chilled, or even at room temperature, to preserve its original flavors. In many Japanese pubs only the lower quality ones are served hot.
by pwillener at 2000-04-13 03:51:59
5   Q: What is akai sake?
A: "Red sake"; a sake of similar color as rosé wine, made by using a different mold during the fermentation process.
by pwillener at 2004-03-16 07:03:30
6   Q: Is Sake the same as Rice Wine?
A: Japanese Sake is sometimes described as Rice Wine, but the term is misleading. Wine is always made from fermented fruit juices, whereas Sake is brewed from rice. It is therefore more close to beer than wine.
by pwillener at 2000-06-20 08:34:49
7   Q: Is Sake only produced in Japan?
A: Well, the really good Sake is only produced in Japan, but there are also several Sake brands that are made in the US, Thailand, China, and other countries.
by pwillener at 2000-06-20 08:40:40
8   Q: What is Shokoshu??
A: It's a Chinese sake, perfumed with herbs for taste and its brownish color.
by pwillener at 2000-06-20 08:44:41

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