Sake On Air

A bi-weekly podcast exploring the stories of sake. Brought to you by experts on the front lines of the industry in Japan.

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Know Your Hosts: Christopher Pellegrini & Sebastien Lemoine

Posted October 26, 201901:15:22

Over the past year of doing Sake On Air, believe it or not, one of the most highly requested show topics that we get from our listeners has been for...

Guide to Japanese Drinks w/ Stephen Lyman

Posted October 4, 201901:10:41

This week’s episode is especially timely, as Justin managed to squeeze in an interview with Stephen Lyaman to coincide with the launch of his brand...

Brewing in Japan w/ Cody Brailsford

Posted September 20, 201901:01:34

Cody Brailsford is a rather rare breed. Now fuku-toji (assistant head brewer) as of this recording, at Watanabe Sake Brewery, makers of Hourai brand...

Zaku Interview w/ President Shinichiro Shimizu

Posted September 7, 201900:34:29

This week’s episode is exactly what the title says: an interview with Shinichiro Shimizu, the president of Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, better known...

Koji Basics

Posted August 23, 201900:49:27

When you start talking sake (or shochu), you don’t get too far in before finding that you need to address koji. That’s what Justin, (big) Chris...