The Sake Handbook

John Gauntner

• 20 december 2011
• 9781462901548

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The Sake Handbook is a compact guide to the history, brewing, and distinctive flavors of sake. Just what are jizake, namazake and ginjoshu? The Sake Handbook answers all these questions and many more about sake, and will help you enjoy Japan's national beverage in style.
This new edition has been completely revised and updatedGives you all the information you need in an handy, portable formatOffers a detailed explanation of the sake brewing processReviews over a hundred sake brands, with illustrations of their labels for easy identificationProfiles over 50 Japanese izakaya or pub-style restaurants in Tokyo and the surrounding environsLists specialty shops in Japan where you can purchase hard"to"find sake brandsLists specialty retailers in the United States and elsewhere