Can you make your own sake?

Can you make your own sake?

In Japan, sake can be sweet (nigori) or dry. And you can make your own with just two ingredients and a glass container. By mastering this easy home-brewing technique, you can starting paring your homemade sake with your next meal or have a sweet boozy syrup for your next dessert.

How long does it take to make sake?

about 60-90 daysIt takes about 60-90 days to make sake. There are several variables here with the main one being the type of sake you intend. For example, if you want to make draft (nama) sake, you will not pasteurize or spend as much time to clarify.

How do you make sake wine?

The key to heating Sake is immersing it briefly(2-3 minutes) in boiling water. Remove the Sake decanter from the water when the Sake rises to the mouth of the decanter. Place your finger on the bottom of the Sake decanter and if it feels relatively hot the temperature of the Sake should be just right.

Can you make sake without Koji?

Without koji, there is no sake. If you had brewed beer or made wine before, you may be interested in checking out one of our earlier blogs that compares beer brewing, wine making with sake making.