Books – Wine & beverages
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The Book of Sake by Philip Harper and Haruo Matsuzaki
Sake brewmaster Philip Harper provides the ultimate introduction by the ultimate insider. Harper is, after all, the only non-Japanese to rise to the official rank of master brewer. Readers will learn how to select a good sake and how to match an evening’s selection with food. Harper introduces a collection of sake lore, a guide to reading sake labels, a groundbreaking new tasting chart and a selection of sakes for all palates by the esteemed sake critic Haruo Matsusake. To round out the volume, Harper offers highlights of Japan’s sake regions, then presents perhaps the most intriguing tour of the sake brewmaster’s art ever to be published in English
, 96 pp, $39.95. Buy
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Sake: Water of Heaven by AOKI
Sake, the Japanese alcoholic beverage derived from rice, is quickly becoming one of the “coolest” international drinks after almost 2,000 years of popularity in Japan. The current nationwide rise of sake bars and sake-influenced drinks such as the saketini hold testament to its newly gained popularity. This newfound buzz has people more curious than ever about this traditional Japanese drink. Did you know that there are thousands of varieties of sake or that sake has 400 flavor components to wine’s 200? Also, did you know that most of finest sake’s are supposed to be served chilled? Or that sake has no sulphites and that the premium grades won’t give you a hangover? Also, in Japan, sake is rarely served with sushi; ironic, as for most Ameri
Paperback, 192 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Sake Handbook by John Gauntner
The Sake Handbook is the perfect introduction to the history, brewing, and varieties of Japan’s national beverage. Completely revised and updated, this compact guide includes a wealth of information for sake lovers — with detailed explanations of the sake brewing process, reviews of over 100 sake brands, sake labels for easy identification, current profiles of over 50 Japanese izakaya (sake pubs) in Tokyo, and a list of specialty shops throughout Japan, with addresses and phone numbers, where readers can purchase hard-to-find sake brands. John Gauntner, a leading authority on Japanese sake, gives readers all the information they need to become sake experts.
Paperback, 256 pp, $24.99. Buy
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The Insider’s Guide to Sake by Philip Harper
This introductory handbook to sake presents over 100 brands for all tastes and budgets, tips for beginners and connoisseurs, and an explanation of the brew-master’s skills. The history and intricacies of sake are revealed as well as a list of producers, restaurants and retail outlets in Japan.
Paperback, 248 pp, $27.95. Buy
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