Ultimate Japanese Sake Guide for Beginners

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【EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS】・Discover the deep nuances of sake - it's not just hot and bitter alcohol. In that, you will learn how to choose sake to suit your taste buds. ・Learn how not only sake has changed through the years with its flavor profile, but how the younger generation of brewers are adapting. ・Go inside a Japanese brewery with John. ・Find out about how sake is expanding reach overseas. 【Timetable】 00:00 Highlights 1:07 About John 2:17 Defining sake, biggest misconceptions 3:40 How to choose the best sake. 7:41 John's journey in discovering the world of sake. 12:34 How sake has changed over the years. 16:00 Inside a Japanese brewery. 18:48 Changing of the generations in the sake industry. 23:13 Expanding the sake market overseas. 29:05 Wrapping up 【Guest】 John Gautner｜Sake Evangelist John Gauntner is recognized as the world’s leading non-Japanese sake expert. He has been writing and lecturing about sake since 1994, having published six books on sake across two languages and hundreds of articles on the topic. John is the only non-Japanese certified Master of Sake Tasting in the world, as administered by the Nihon Jouzo Kyoukai, or Brewing Society of Japan. 【Presenter】 Ryan Takeshita｜Chief Global Editor, PIVOT X（formerly Twitter）: @ryuichirot Email ryan.takeshita@pivot.inc 【About JAPAN PIVOT】 JAPAN PIVOT, hosted by Ryan Takeshita and the PIVOT team, a group of passionate Japanese journalists and video editors, delivers exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into Japan's business and cultural landscapes. Affiliated with PIVOT, a leading Japanese business media outlet, our channel is essential for future business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone seeking diverse perspectives from the land of the rising sun. Join us and explore Japan like never before!