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Sak\u00e9 has become more popular than ever in both restaurants and bars. One can find good quality sak\u00e9 by the bottle and made into cocktails, but there are surprisingly few books in English on the subject of sak\u00e9 and its production. John Gauntner is considered an authority and has penned The Sak\u00e9 Handbook which is an indispensible introduction and buying guide to those who have not had the advantage of a formal sommelier course.<\/p>\n
The Sak\u00e9 Handbook describes the history, brewing methods and labels, encouraging the reader to buy a selection of bottles to sample and compare. There is really no substitute for actually drinking sak\u00e9 to discover its complexity. Its distinctive taste is unique but it is now being more readily paired with food, which is bound to be a source of fascination to anyone interested in expanding their epicurean horizons.<\/p>\n
The Sak\u00e9 Sommelier Association is a body set up to promote sak\u00e9 throughout the world. They offer a single-day course in London every year to introduce those of us who know nothing about the drink to the world of sak\u00e9. You will learn its history and the changes of production methods down the ages. Most importantly you will have the chance to sample a dozen or so different styles of sak\u00e9 with a tutor who will guide you through the subtle nuances of each and compare them, to give the student a comprehensive overview of Japan\u2019s national beverage. There are longer courses available for those who want to sit an exam to become certified sak\u00e9 sommeliers. Future dates and times for these courses will be posted here as they are announced.<\/p>\n
Isake is an important site for those who want to try some of the best sak\u00e9s available in the UK http:\/\/www.isake.co.uk<\/p>\n
The Sak\u00e9 Handbook
\nAuthor: John Gauntner
\nPublished by: Tuttle
\nISBN 978-0-8048-3425-4<\/p>\n
Visit John Gautner\u2019s Sak\u00e9 site here<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n