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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Sake Deep Dive, Jim and Andy take a look at Ginjo--the word, the sake, and the significance. We hope people learn that there’s more to it than just milling ratios, and see just how important Hiroshima is to the modern conception of this “scrutinized” brewing method. Remember, ginjo is good, but it’s not everything!
Recommended sake in this episode
Andrew:
Fukucho Hattanso Ginjo, Imada Shuzo Honten, Hiroshima
Ippakusuisei, Fukurokuju Shuzo, Akita
Jim:
Kankiko Chiisana Yorokobi, Sawada Shuzo, Nara
Useful vocabulary from this episode
吟味する ginmi suru - to thoroughly scrutinize, investigate, or savor.
YK35 - A winning recipe for the annual Japan sake awards back in the day. Yamadanishiki milled to 35%, and Kyugo Kobo (Association yeast number 9).
Our theme music is from Lotus Lane by The Loyalist - Preconceived Notions
Available at https://soundcloud.com/preconceived-notions
Under a Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lotus-lane
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/1YVHRMVwwHg
Recommended sake in this episode
Andrew:
Fukucho Hattanso Ginjo, Imada Shuzo Honten, Hiroshima
Ippakusuisei, Fukurokuju Shuzo, Akita
Jim:
Kankiko Chiisana Yorokobi, Sawada Shuzo, Nara
Useful vocabulary from this episode
吟味する ginmi suru - to thoroughly scrutinize, investigate, or savor.
YK35 - A winning recipe for the annual Japan sake awards back in the day. Yamadanishiki milled to 35%, and Kyugo Kobo (Association yeast number 9).
Our theme music is from Lotus Lane by The Loyalist - Preconceived Notions
Available at https://soundcloud.com/preconceived-notions
Under a Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lotus-lane
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/1YVHRMVwwHg
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