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A sake podcast for the beyond beginner!
Sake brewer Andrew Russell and sake writer/bar owner Julian Houseman dive deep into the history and culture of Japan's national drink, bringing context and insight for when an introduction just won't cut it.
Join us every month for a tokkuri full of unfiltered sake knowledge!
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- Futsushu Revisited - Sake's Uncrowned King (Still) · 1 Std. 3 Min.Join us for a very special episode of Sake Deep Dive, as it marks several firsts for our duo: the first ever return to a previously covered topic, and the first ever special…
- Sanin Ginjo - Sake from the Shadows · 48 Min.Ginjo sake brewing is familiar enough, but what about those folks out on the Sanin coast? Some claim they’re doing it a little differently, but Jim and Andy aren’t so sure. Is it…
- Dankake - Building a Sake Mash · 46 Min.Three steps? Four steps? More?! Building a stable sake mash can be a tricky business, and here Andy and Jim dig deep into a tried and true way of making sure your fermentation is…
- Koshi no Kanbai - Snow Country Sake · 55 Min.Jim and Andy journey back to the snow country of Niigata to focus on a brewery that has helped shape modern sake tastes: Ishimoto Shuzo, makers of Koshi no Kanbai. From its…
- Itami - Sake's Other, Other Birthplace(?) · 1 Std. 3 Min.Andy and Jim dig into the past of Itami, an influential sake brewing area in Hyogo prefecture that found itself replaced by Nada. What innovations did Itami offer up, and why did…
- Niigata - How Snow Country Sake Fueled the Jizake Boom · 55 Min.This time, Andy and Jim take another regional dive and head to snow country: Niigata. With more sake breweries than any other prefecture, its once-hidden brands like Koshi no…
- Brewery Hierarchy - Sake Making Structure · 53 Min.As the New Year brings a sake drinking season to us all, Andy and Jim take a moment to think about the people who make it and the system that keeps the brewery pumping. From toji…
- Namazake - The Story of Unpasteurized Sake · 49 Min.In an amazing oversight, Andy and Jim realize they’ve never dug into the history of namazake and its path toward becoming a mainstay of the modern sake market. What was the first…
- Hiyaoroshi - Autumn Sake Season is Here · 38 Min.Summer has passed here in Japan, bringing cool evenings perfect for a nice warm tokkuri full of kanzake. You might not be surprised to hear that your hosts both agree that the…
- Sugidama - Sake Brewing's Evergreen Symbol · 43 Min.Andy and Jim take a break from the beverage itself to talk about one of the most recognizable symbols of sake there is: the sugidama, also known as a sakabayashi… Or IS IT?! Come…
- Nigori - Clearing up Cloudy Sake · 47 Min.In a perfect follow up to the pressing episode, Andy and Jim try to clear the water on a murky issue: nigori sake. What is it? WHY is it? How do they make it? And how should I…
- Natsuzake - Summertime Sake · 41 Min.Andy and Jim sweat over the details of summer sake. Is it light and refreshing, or hefty and punchy? Is it a brand new idea or something as old as brewing rice into booze? Lean…
- Shibori - Sake Pressing Matters · 1 Std. 1 Min.Andy and Jim bear down and wring out their brains to get as much info as possible about an overlooked part of the sake making process: shibori. Whether you call it pressing…
- Aramasa - Sake with Style · 56 Min.Andy and Jim go all in on a single brewery this time, looking at Akita Prefecture’s Aramasa Shuzo. Known as one of the most desirable and hard-to-get labels around, we wonder…
- Sake Bars - Drinking in Japan · 1 Std. 1 Min.This time, Andy and Jim take things a little easy with a little guide to drinking in Japan. From hidden neighborhood izakaya to trendy Tokyo sake bars, they ease the way into…
- Jizake - Local Sake Goes Global · 56 Min.This episode of Sake Deep Dive sees Andy and Jim go on an etymological journey to see how a once-disparaging term came to represent something sought after and, eventually, almost…
- Koji - Sake's (In?) tangible Cultural Heart · 53 Min.In December, UNESCO recognized “Traditional Sake Making Techniques” as Japan’s latest example of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Andy and Jim have questions, and maybe even a few…
- Honjozo - A Hidden Sake Hero · 44 Min.Back after a brief hiatus, Andy and Jim wax lyrical over a truly overlooked, and sadly undersold style of sake: honjozo. A class that has fallen victim to misinformation, you…
- Gokyo - Yamaguchi's Soul Sake · 1 Std. 0 Min.This is Jim’s moment to shine! The almost inevitable moment has come as Andy and Jim talk about a sake brewery close to Jim’s heart: Sakai Shuzo, home of iconic Yamaguchi label…
- Taru Sake - The Scent of Sugi · 47 Min.Andy and Jim crack open a barrel of history with this look at a small but cool part of sake culture: tarusake/taruzake. Originally just an accident of logistics, sake stored in…
