Sake Videos

Sake has been used in religious ceremonies, including weddings and new year's celebrations, since it was first discovered. Find out when people drank sake in this free video sake guide from a...

Though sake has become popular all over the world, young Japanese people often don't drink it because they perceive it to be their parent's drink rather than their own. Discover why sake...

Sparkling sake is a new sake product intended to appeal to younger drinkers. Find out how the sake industry is evolving in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Sake sales in Japan have been declining for several years. Find out how sake brewers are trying to improve sales in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Sake continues to grow in popularity outside of Japan. Learn why sake appeals to the world market in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Contrary to common misconception, sake is not a distilled alcoholic beverage. Learn more misconceptions about sake in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

The origins of sake can be traced to the Yangtze river valley in China. Find out where sake was first made in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

The Imperial Court in Japan used scientists to streamline sake production. Investigate the origins of sake in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Buddhist monks monitored the production of sake in rural Japan. Learn how sake is make in the Japanese countryside in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

The local varieties of rice determine the quality of sake in rural villages in Japan. Discover what factors contribute to the taste of sake in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

The Japanese cities of Kobe and Kyoto are the major sake brewing centers. Learn about where sake is currently brewed in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

At the height of sake popularity, every village in Japan had its own sake brewery. Discover how sake brewing has changed over the years in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Rice shortages during World War II forced sake brewers to create a synthetic sake with a much lower rice content. Learn how sake production was affected by wartime shortages in this free video...

Sake brewing advances have changed the flavor of sake from thick and sweet before World War II to the dry and light flavor of contemporary sake. Find out how brewing advanced have changed the...

Japanese-owned companies have established nine sake breweries in the United States. Learn how sake brewed in the USA differs from that in Japan in this free video sake guide from a master sake...

The main Junmai sake ingredient is rice, more specifically white rice. Learn about white rice with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

The taste of Junmai sake is more full-bodied, robust and earthy than other sake varietals. Taste Junmai sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake is best served either room temperature or slightly chilled. Serve Junmai sake at the right temperature with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake can be served in different vessels, including small cups to retain the heat of warm sake or pub glasses for cooler sake. Drink Junmai sake from any size cup with tips from a sommelier...

Junmai sake brands available in the United States include Siga, Otokoyoma, Oragosumi and Matsumi. Choose a Junmai sake brand with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake is stored in cool dark areas to avoid heat and ultraviolet rays. Store Junmai sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake is paired with foods that have bold flavors like grilled meats and heavy sauces. Pair Junmai sake with the right food using tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake is consumed by people who love to sip drinks before, during and after dinner. Drink Junmai sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Choosing Junmai sake can be determined by a person's taste in wine or beer. Choose Junmai sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai Honjozo sake is a variety of Junmai that has been enhanced with distilled alcohol. Learn about Junmai Honjozo sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Warming Junmai sake should be done slowly be submerging it in hot water. Warm Junmai sake with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Subcategories of Junmai sake include Ginjo, Yahamahai and Kimoto. Discover Junmai sake subcategories with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Sake fermentation converts rice into glucose which, in turn, is converted into alcohol. Learn the sake fermentation process with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

Junmai sake production includes harvesting, milling and fermenting rice, to make into alcohol. Discover sake production processes with tips from a sommelier in this free video about sake.

The Junmai sake varietal is distinguished from other sakes by the amount of milling administered to the rice. Learn about the Junmai sake varietal with tips from a sommelier in this free video...

Daiginjo sake tastes extremely light with hints of fruit. Find out more about the taste of Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Junimai Daiginjo sake differs from Daiginjo sake in price. Learn more of the differences between Junimai Daiginjo and Daiginjo with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types...

Daiginjo sake has one-third the acidity of wine. Discover more about the acidity in Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Large versus small breweries change the way Daiginjo sake tastes. Find out about some of the Daiginjo brewing differences with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Daiginjo sake is usually transported from Japan on cargo ships. Learn more about how Daiginjo sake is shipped with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Some popular Daiginjo sake brands include Onigroroshi, Tamanohikari and Kubota. Learn about more popular Daiginjo brands with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Store Daiginjo sake away from UV light or heat. Find out more about storing Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Don't pair Daiginjo sake with pastas and spicy food. Learn how to pair Daiginjo sake with food using expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Daiginjo sake is made by fermenting rice particles in a factory. Learn more about how Daiginjo sake is made with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Sake meter value is an instrument used to measure the residual sugars in each batch of sake. Discover more about the sake meter value with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video...

Daiginjo is the pride of the sake brewing industry. Find out more about Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

The history of Daiginjo sake begins in 1903. Discover more about the history of Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Daiginjo sake is characterized by its clean fruity flavor. Learn more about Daiginjo sake characteristics with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

To drink Daiginjo sake, serve it chilled. Find out more about how to drink Daiginjo sake with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

To drink Daiginjo sake, make sure the vessel is long-fluted. Discover what drinking vessels to serve Daiginjo sake in with expert tips from a sake sommelier in this free video about types of sake.

Juanmai sake does not have as much aroma or bouquet as ginjo sake. Compare kinds of sake in this free video ginjo sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Buy ginjo sake from Web sites and sushi restaurants. Find out where to buy ginjo sake in this free video ginjo sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Use less expensive brands of sake than ginjo sake to cook with. Find out what kinds of sake to cook with in this free video ginjo sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Nigori sake has a very high alcohol content. Find out about the characteristics of unfiltered sakes in this free video sake guide from a master sake sommelier.

Though not a popular idea with sake purists, sake can be used to make cocktails. Mix a cocktail with sake using the tips in this free video ginjo sake guide from a master sake sommelier.