Brewing Japanese Sake

Sake has been a staple of Japanese life for over 2000 years.  As is the case with many fermented beverages, sake was discovered, rather than invented. 

Uncovered rice was exposed to natural, airborne yeasts, resulting in a mixture that created euphoria when consumed, so out of curiosity, a more controlled process was sought.  People would keep a portion of the mixture and combine it with more rice, much like a sourdough starter.  Sake is used in various ceremonies from all facets of Japanese life.  Probably the most common use is during traditional weddings where the bride and groom share a cup of sake. 

You can brew this ancient, potent drink using the You-Make-Kit™ Brand Sake Brewing Kit.  This kit includes rice for making one, three-liter batch of country style sake, Koji-Kin seeds, hops, citric acid, lager brewing yeast and recipes.