Joto Sake

Joto

Henry Sidel — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:40:58 +0000

Sake can be simplified without being simple.

Joto Sakes are a selection of specially crafted brews that honor sake’s traditions and styles without sacrificing quality. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that they look good on a shelf or behind a bar.

Joto Junmai

This junmai is soft, relaxed and mellow, with notes of peaches and strawberries. It complements yakitori, nutty cheeses and spicy Italian meats.

Region: Yamagata
Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 80%
Nihonshudo: +7.5
Acidity: 1.4
Amino Acidity: 1.0
Rice: Dewa-No-Sato
Yeast: Local Yamagata
Shubo Method: Sokujo
Pressing: Yabuta
Filtration: Light
Pasteurization: Twice
Brewery: Fuji

Joto Nigori

This Nigori is bright and lively with fresh tropical notes. Creamy and almost chewy on the palate, Joto Nigori pairs well with spicy Asian foods. Serve chilled.

Region: Hiroshima
Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 65%
Nihonshudo: +1.0
Acidity: 1.5
Amino Acidity: 1.0
Rice: Mostly Shinsenbon
Yeast: #10
Shubo Method: Koontoka
Pressing: Yabuta
Filtration: Light
Pasteurization: Once
Brewery: Nakao

Joto Daiginjo

This Daiginjo is delicate, soft and clean, showing hints of green apple. It should be served chilled and paired with salads, grilled chicken, sushi and sashimi.

Region: Hiroshima
Grade: Daiginjo
Seimaibuai: 50%
Nihonshudo: +5.0
Acidity: 1.3
Amino Acidity: 0.9
Rice: Hattan Nishiki
Yeast: Apple Yeast
Shubo Method: Koontoka
Pressing: Yabuta
Filtration: Light
Pasteurization: Twice
Brewery: Nakao

Joto Sake Tasting Class at the Brooklyn Kitchen

Henry Sidel — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:57:04 +0000

Who knew sake paired so well with charcuterie and cheese? Henry Sidel, founder of Joto Sake will be at The Brooklyn Kitchen on August 8th to answer all your questions about this beautifully balanced drink. Snacks will be provided by The Meat Hook, and you’ll get to try a variety of sakes and learn about sake creation and history.

CLICK HERE to Register and get tickets

Price: $60.00
Type: Tasting
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Menu: Light Meat and Cheese plate
Beverage: Sake
Date: August 8th, 6:30pm
Location: The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

New Video: Sake 101, The 3 Basic Levels of Premium Sake

sakeadmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:07:57 +0000

New Video: How Sake Rice is Different, from Cooking Rice

sakeadmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:03:02 +0000

New Video: On Local Sake Rice, This time from Ibaraki, Watari Bune

sakeadmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:58:05 +0000

New Video: A Mystery of Sake Making, why rice heats after rinsing

sakeadmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:54:41 +0000

New Video: Sake Making, Step 3–Senmai, Washing Rice

sakeadmin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:42:32 +0000

New Video: Kinomoto

Henry Sidel — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:18:07 +0000

New Video: Shichi Hon Yari

Henry Sidel — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:56:10 +0000

Henry Sidel visited Japan in February 2011 and taped over 30 hours of footage at our breweries. This profile of Shichi Hon Yari Brewery is the first in a series of Videos about our sake producers.

Joto Sake on Martha Stewart Radio!

Henry Sidel — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:31:41 +0000

On May 18th, at 3:30 pm, I was interviewed on Martha Stewart Radio. Check out the clip if you happened to miss my interview on the radio.

Listen to Henry’s interview