Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake: Rice, Water, Earth by Nancy Matsumot

Description: Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake by Nancy Matsumoto, Michael Tremblay, John Gauntner This stunning guide invites you into the story of sake - an ancient beverage finding its way in a modern world. Whether youre a sake novice or an experienced connoisseur, Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake offers fascinating insights, practical tips, and rich stories about this popular beverage.Authors and experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay personally undertook the challenge of visiting 33 artisanal sake breweries in Japan, the US, and Canada to interview makers and document every stage of the sake brewing process. Nancys celebrated journalistic background combined with Michaels sake sommelier experience have led to an engaging and informative look at the world of sake.With over 300 colour photos and a lively narrative, this fascinating book provides:A comprehensive introduction to the science and history of sake brewing in JapanA look at how fine craft sakes are brewed today using traditional methods and no additives-only rice, water, koji, and yeastHistories of Japans venerable breweries, some of them over 300 years old!An answer to why some breweries are able to turn out a superior quality of sakeA discussion of rice varieties and terroirs where exceptional sakes are producedCurrent trends in the world of sake, including the fine sakes now brewed outside JapanTasting notes and recommendations for top craft sakes you have not heard about yetThis book also includes personal recipes from several top Japanese brew masters along with food-pairing tips and the authors own personal recommendations for the best sake bars in Japan and overseas! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Michael Tremblay is a Sake Samurai and Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified Educator residing in Toronto. He is the Sommelier at ki modern Japanese + bar, a Japanese restaurant with one of Canadas largest sake programs. He is the Founder of the Sake Scholar Course, a certification course that explores the regionality of sake. @mtrsakeNancy Matsumoto is a writer and editor who covers sake, food, agroecology, and Japanese arts and culture. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Time, The Los Angeles Times, The Toronto Globe and Mail, Food and Wine, and theAtlantic.com. She is the editor of By the Shore of Lake Michigan, an English-language translation of Japanese tanka poems, and a contributor to a number of other books and publications. The holder of three sake certifications, she divides her time between Toronto and New York City. Find her at nancymatsumoto.com and at @NancyMatsumoto.John Gauntner is recognized as the worlds leading non-Japanese sake expert. A longtime Japan resident, he is well known among sake brewers and others within the sake industry. He wrote the Nihonshu Column in the Japan Times for many years before writing a weekly column on sake in Japanese for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japans and the worlds most widely distributed Japanese newspaper. In 2006, John received the Sake Samurai award, the first year it was awarded. He has published five books on sake. Review "The something special found in this book is conveyed in three words: depth, breadth and vibrancy …Like a great sake, this book is well balanced, with all the necessary elements clearly discernible. " -- John Gauntner, Author, The Sake Handbook and Sake Confidential, publisher of Sake Industry News, Co-founder of Sake World (sake-world.com)"Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay do a fantastic job telling the story of craft sake and the people who make it, shedding light on a growing international phenomenon." -- Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef and Restaurateur."Bringing clarity and intrigue to a subject so many of us wish we knew more about, this book is one of the very best Ive read on Japans national drink. With incisive prose, a breezily accessible tone, and vivid graphics, it unlocks the mysteries of sake like few other books ever have. By weaving in fascinating aspects of sake culture and transporting interviews with renowned brewers, the book makes you feel like you are getting a glimpse into a secret, sacred world. It will forever change how you approach dining out in Japanese restaurants. Sake ignorance ends here." --Mark Oldman, award-winning wine author and founder of Bevinars. Promotional Tuttle Publishing Long Description This stunning guide invites you into the story of sake -- an ancient beverage finding its way in a modern world. Whether youre a sake novice or an experienced connoisseur, Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake offers fascinating insights, practical tips, and rich stories about this popular beverage.Authors and experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay personally undertook the challenge of visiting 33 artisanal sake breweries in Japan, the US, and Canada to interview makers and document every stage of the sake brewing process. Nancys celebrated journalistic background combined with Michaels sake sommelier experience have led to an engaging and informative look at the world of sake. With over 300 colour photos and a lively narrative, this fascinating book provides: A comprehensive introduction to the science and history of sake brewing in Japan A look at how fine craft sakes are brewed today using traditional methods and no additives--only rice, water, koji, and yeast Histories of Japans venerable breweries, some of them over 300 years old! An answer to why some breweries are able to turn out a superior quality of sake A discussion of rice varieties and terroirs where exceptional sakes are produced Current trends in the world of sake, including the fine sakes now brewed outside Japan Tasting notes and recommendations for top craft sakes you have not heard about yet This book also includes personal recipes from several top Japanese brew masters along with food-pairing tips and the authors own personal recommendations for the best sake bars in Japan and overseas! Review Quote "This will undoubtedly be a great addition to the literature, able to transcend sake geekdom thanks to its strong cultural narrative. A future must-read for Japan-lovers and Sake-freaks alike!" Pascaline Lepeltier , Master Sommelier, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Description for Sales People A lively and detailed overview of the history, production methods, ingredients and varieties of fine sake. The focus is on artisanal sakes brewed in small batches in the traditional manner without additives (only rice, water, koji and yeast). To write this book, sake experts Nancy Matsumoto and Michael Tremblay interviewed 33 master brewers in Japan to learn everything they could about premium-quality sake brewing methods and ingredients. Sales of sake books continue to be exceptionally strong (see comps list below). Features a 24-page "Sake Primer" of infographics providing at-a-glance information about the brewing process and the ingredients used to make fine quality sake. Tasting notes are provided for 63 extraordinary craft sakes that are available outside of Japan. Also covers international brewers of fine sake in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Features a collection of personal recipes from the master brewers for dishes that pair well with sake, along with general food-pairing tips and the backstories behind the dishes. A glossary of Japanese terms helps readers navigate what they are buying and ordering in a restaurant. A great read--from the fascinating interviews with the brewers to entertaining evenings in lively sake bars! Details ISBN4805316519 Author John Gauntner Short Title Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake Pages 256 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 4805316519 ISBN-13 9784805316511 Format Paperback Subtitle Rice, Water, Earth Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-05-10 US Release Date 2022-05-10 UK Release Date 2022-05-10 Illustrations over 300 color photos and 24 pages of clear and co Publisher Tuttle Publishing Publication Date 2022-05-10 DEWEY 641.23 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134978670;

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