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  • The Gozenshu Brewery is one of the few in Japan using bodaimoto, a 600-year-old fermentation method, to make sake. They use it to make junmai, or pure rice sake that has no added alcohol or sugar. But mass-produced sake made with cheap additives is threatening the business.
    00:00 - Intro
    00:54 - Gozenshu Brewery
    01:21 - Prepping Rice
    02:37 - Steaming Rice
    03:17 - Adding Mold
    04:26 - Becoming a Brewmaster
    05:31 - Bodaimoto
    06:38 - Fermentation
    07:20 - Filtering Sake
    07:36 - Component Analysis
    08:01 - History
    09:07 - Competition
    10:11 - Sticking to Tradition
    10:38 - A New Market
    12:23 - A Promising Future
    12:59 - Credits
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Komentáře • 109

  • @Hamun002
    @Hamun002 Před 4 měsíci +225

    That yeast is most likely living in the wood of that building. There is an American reenactment Museum that started doing traditional Apple Jack brewing, and to get the proper yeast, they had to find a building where Apple Jack was distilled pre-prohibition, and they left a few barrels of mash in the building. Several days later, the yeast was there, doing its job, and they had a yeast that had been long dormant in the building. Its kind of a miracle that we figured it out.

    • @jjerg
      @jjerg Před 4 měsíci +9

      Another reason to love booze. 🍶🤓

    • @lindamitchell-fox1926
      @lindamitchell-fox1926 Před 4 měsíci +9

      That’s pretty fascinating.

    • @DarknessFalls29
      @DarknessFalls29 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @Hamun002, My grandfather used to say this when I was a kid but of course that blew over my head. I'm sure he's now saying I told you, kid lol

    • @carter_1
      @carter_1 Před 3 měsíci +3

      I live near Seagrams brewery that turned into 🏭 ×6. All of the houses' wood trim, dif sidings, tree trunks, even across the road are BLACK. The "proper" yeast is even in the trees for ¼ mile radius. I imagine they have a hard time selling their properties... I heard it's INSIDE the houses too after a news report

    • @zackattackwojo
      @zackattackwojo Před 3 měsíci

      No one reading your a story bro😂

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Před 4 měsíci +79

    I gave up drinking about 8 years ago now, but i started on expensive good quality hard liquor from a young age an you learn that quality stuff just like real SAKE (like this) not crap stuff makes a huge difference/enjoyment to having it an not having that killer hangover (its a real craft/artform not some recipe that's pushed through a machine)
    Thank Gozenshu for allowing us into your business an giving pleasure to people

    • @denden4410
      @denden4410 Před 4 měsíci

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    • @denden4410
      @denden4410 Před 4 měsíci

      рммомм Рим при р

    • @denden4410
      @denden4410 Před 4 měsíci

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    • @denden4410
      @denden4410 Před 4 měsíci

      😅😅

    • @denden4410
      @denden4410 Před 4 měsíci

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  • @Serenity_Dee
    @Serenity_Dee Před 4 měsíci +85

    I've had good sake and cheap sake, and the difference is profound. I'll cook with cheap sake, but good sake? It's delicious and dangerously smooth. I don't have any in the house at the moment but that will change and I'll definitely be looking for this brand, if I can find it in my area.

    • @john2g1
      @john2g1 Před 4 měsíci +3

      It's my fault for watching before I go to bed, but I didn't catch what brand of sake this was.
      Does anyone know the brand?

    • @user-fy2id1sy6p
      @user-fy2id1sy6p Před 4 měsíci +7

      The brand is Gozenshu.

    • @capturethemomentonce
      @capturethemomentonce Před 4 měsíci

      @@user-fy2id1sy6pI I have tired their sake and it is incredible! My favorite sake ever!!

  • @GhostOfAmsterdam69
    @GhostOfAmsterdam69 Před měsícem +1

    Determined people like Maiko-san who refuse to let this beautiful, traditional craft die out touch my heart. Sake is delicious and I would love to try hers one day.

  • @tomholroyd7519
    @tomholroyd7519 Před 4 měsíci +94

    It's way more complex to make than I thought. No wonder it tastes so good. Also don't drive after you drink this. Or do anything.

    • @leo_mas_922
      @leo_mas_922 Před 4 měsíci

      Ok SF

    • @tadams27
      @tadams27 Před 4 měsíci

      Sake taste awful

    • @tadams27
      @tadams27 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@dahat1992 What grade are you in?

    • @joshyoung1440
      @joshyoung1440 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Gosh thanks for letting us know not to drink and drive, how else would we have known??

    • @syrinx9196
      @syrinx9196 Před 4 měsíci

      Are you going to be okay? @@joshyoung1440

  • @mariannecreyf5025
    @mariannecreyf5025 Před 4 měsíci +4

    So impressed.
    I love your attention and dedication to tradition. Would love to taste this

  • @dunkley7776
    @dunkley7776 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Had no idea of the complexity in crafting sake. Thanks for this video!

  • @Ste_Brit
    @Ste_Brit Před 3 měsíci

    I love these types of videos you guys do. They’re so interesting and informative

  • @capturethemomentonce
    @capturethemomentonce Před 4 měsíci +7

    I have tired their sake and it is incredible! My favorite sake ever!!

  • @Savedbygrace323
    @Savedbygrace323 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Very interesting and appreciated!

  • @fannfang9635
    @fannfang9635 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Interesting video..
    Now i know how complicated to make sake.
    Next time I go to japan I'll look for this sake to try for sure 😊😊

  • @tonyk7ng1803
    @tonyk7ng1803 Před 4 měsíci +8

    If you can make it right and can make it the best then no matter how much the end products cost the people are willing to buy them because it is worth the money/investment and be well satisfied too.

  • @darkrathwheito9818
    @darkrathwheito9818 Před měsícem

    The difference between an mass produced product, and the high-quality one, perfectly shown in this video, great to see the hard job they do to make the industry alive !

  • @succubliss379
    @succubliss379 Před 2 měsíci

    Ive had this before. It is absolutely excellent.

  • @danielkover7157
    @danielkover7157 Před 2 měsíci

    It is good to see people working to preserve the past, especially something that's "living history" like sake. ❤

  • @WhatWillYouFind
    @WhatWillYouFind Před měsícem

    You know its good sake when the customer say "its like drinking water" with that odd and funky smirk. The good stuff goes down so well you don't remember having it. XD

  • @TTOS69
    @TTOS69 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I think Sake is my new favorite drink!

  • @missstellah6981
    @missstellah6981 Před 4 měsíci +21

    Traditional looks better than modern

    • @sn5301679
      @sn5301679 Před 4 měsíci +1

      But the price also different

    • @syrinx9196
      @syrinx9196 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @sn5301679. Water is cheaper than alcohol.

  • @RedDuke42
    @RedDuke42 Před 4 měsíci +8

    High quality sake is so dangerous, its so smooth itll get you pissdrunk without you noticing😂

  • @ryukorider7075
    @ryukorider7075 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Cool

  • @BooBuKittyPhuk
    @BooBuKittyPhuk Před 3 měsíci +4

    Sake is the only thing I can drink when eating Sushi. Ive found out that anything else ruins the flavors for me. It can be so smooth and crisp it tastes like you're drinking flowers. I can't wait to try this brand.

    • @greenmanatee6462
      @greenmanatee6462 Před 2 měsíci

      Surprised to hear something made from rice and fungus would taste like flowers, anticipating trying traditional made sake

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone Před 4 měsíci +2

    An idea I had in terms of food/wine pairing. Treat sake like you would a dry white.

  • @brettonwatts
    @brettonwatts Před 3 měsíci

    I’ve got to get a bottle of this

  • @bobsteave1236
    @bobsteave1236 Před 4 měsíci +3

    add a link to sell this product to this video .. all those hard workers deserve some more business! why no link?

  • @jileel
    @jileel Před 4 měsíci

    Foreigners love sake, i brought some back home and ahared it around. Giant bottle was gone in three days.

  • @BoyRDTheChef
    @BoyRDTheChef Před 4 měsíci +2

    I love these videos but the sharp “S” sounds in the recording are piercing. I think it’s called sibilance. Has anyone else noticed this?

  • @greenmanatee6462
    @greenmanatee6462 Před 2 měsíci

    Would like to try some of this -1% sake ❣️

  • @drd6893
    @drd6893 Před 4 měsíci

    I want to try this so much! Can we buy this in the states?

  • @kinky.hair.academy3641
    @kinky.hair.academy3641 Před 3 měsíci

    I love sake ❤

  • @exploshaun
    @exploshaun Před 2 měsíci

    Can't believe the irony of sake becoming more popular overseas than in Japan

  • @McGoogger
    @McGoogger Před 4 měsíci +2

    sake is tasty

  • @subjectbigy
    @subjectbigy Před 4 měsíci +2

    Does anyone know how to get one of their bottles?

    • @MomMom4Cubs
      @MomMom4Cubs Před 4 měsíci

      Google is your friend. Not only if this company ships to the USA (or wherever), you'll be able to quickly ascertain your state's/country's regulations regarding the importation of alcohol of this type and strength and which last-mile delivery companies are licensed to deliver alcohol to a residence.

    • @subjectbigy
      @subjectbigy Před 4 měsíci

      Okay, what’s the name of the company? I don’t believe the video mentions it.

    • @MomMom4Cubs
      @MomMom4Cubs Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@subjectbigy That's because it's in the description.

  • @that_boi5551
    @that_boi5551 Před 3 měsíci

    WHAT'S THE MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND

  • @VideoArmageddon
    @VideoArmageddon Před 4 měsíci

    YuM!

  • @themadscientest
    @themadscientest Před měsícem

    By far sake is the most drinkable fermented beverage.

  • @ChadWilson
    @ChadWilson Před 4 měsíci +1

    I wish I had this kind of sake available here in southwest Ohio.

    • @syrinx9196
      @syrinx9196 Před 4 měsíci

      Jungle Jim's would probably order it if you were to get a case or something.

    • @ChadWilson
      @ChadWilson Před 4 měsíci

      @@syrinx9196, they might be the one place that would order this kind of sake.

  • @Didntwanttomakeauser
    @Didntwanttomakeauser Před 4 měsíci +2

    00:20 that is not a happy face

  • @tomholroyd7519
    @tomholroyd7519 Před 4 měsíci +12

    If you've never tasted the GOOD sake, then you don't know. The stuff they serve at most restaurants in the US is not sake at all compared to the GOOD stuff.

    • @PW-72648
      @PW-72648 Před 4 měsíci

      Makes sense.

    • @thegamingwolf5612
      @thegamingwolf5612 Před 4 měsíci +2

      You could say that about any drink

    • @john2g1
      @john2g1 Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@@thegamingwolf5612 Not really... Rum is usually rum. Gin is usually gin (although jenever is pretty rare). And Tennessee Whiskey is always Jack Daniel's... Cause they'll sue you early and often.

  • @aivaraslabokas7172
    @aivaraslabokas7172 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Would watch more BI videos, if they could narrate 100% of it.

    • @skarqen
      @skarqen Před 4 měsíci +1

      what does that even mean bruh what

    • @karupt422
      @karupt422 Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@skarqenthis guy cant read 😂

  • @KanpaiCarl
    @KanpaiCarl Před 18 dny

    it is not 3 weeks but 4 days ;-)

  • @ASmallPoop
    @ASmallPoop Před 4 měsíci +4

    Sake bombs!

  • @sebastianbothe1228
    @sebastianbothe1228 Před 4 měsíci +4

    How is it traditional to use stainless steel fermentation pots?

    • @john2g1
      @john2g1 Před 4 měsíci +10

      The process is traditional.
      No added sugar, only naturally occurring yeast, no added alcohol from external sources.
      I have to imagine using traditional cedar would leave a taste and possibly a color too.

  • @TheCrouchingZebra
    @TheCrouchingZebra Před 2 měsíci

    Well if most people can’t tell the difference…

    • @Chanko2397
      @Chanko2397 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It's like that with most things though, right? Can a novice taste the difference between an expensive bottle of wine or an average one? Can a novice taste the difference between artisanal bourbon vs. commercial? I think those that have developed the palate to distinguish the difference and who appreciate the better quality are the target market.

    • @TheCrouchingZebra
      @TheCrouchingZebra Před 2 měsíci

      Most people can tell a cheap spirit from an expensive artisan one, yes. Whiskey/bourbon especially.@@Chanko2397

  • @wokeaf9531
    @wokeaf9531 Před 4 měsíci

    All of that shit made in my country is garbage it’s toilet cleaner this included the wine until someone learned to turn the fridge on to remove the acid.

  • @auro1986
    @auro1986 Před 4 měsíci +1

    99% is your cheap toxic industrial waste

  • @trex1448
    @trex1448 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I make Korean variations of this. Its not that hard. Similar to making kimchi and Korean sauces.

  • @Fpl8646
    @Fpl8646 Před 4 měsíci +2

    PLACEBO

  • @zxqwerxz
    @zxqwerxz Před 4 měsíci +1

    I guess the question I have is, why are these ancient techniques worth preserving? There's been centuries of improvements to every part of the chain of production, and science to isolate enhance the characteristics of the product. What is the advantage of preserving and buying a less refined product? Its not an unpopular position, plenty of these artisans are the last of their kind making X in this way, clearly because whatever quality or story the product has isn't enough to keep the lights on, or the technique doesn't scale.
    So what's the point?

    • @syrinx9196
      @syrinx9196 Před 4 měsíci +6

      If you watch the video, you will see that there are people who believe it tastes better. If you want pure grain alcohol you can get it from a lab chemicals company and it won't have any flavor, odor, et cetera. It will be nothing but ethanol and water. It is obviously the "impurities" that people like in their alcohol. Otherwise, all alcohol would be some level of dilution (with water) of 100% pure ethanol.

    • @keehyukra2492
      @keehyukra2492 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Just look around and how heritage and culture play a huge role in our society. Imagine everything is replaced by something new just because it’s less efficient. It would be just lame

    • @vander9678
      @vander9678 Před 3 měsíci

      there is no point. The free market has spoken and clearly modern techniques have won.

    • @Chanko2397
      @Chanko2397 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Why does anyone produce small batch artisanal anything? Because there is a small, but devout market that will buy it. Same with beer. Why would anyone buy from a microbrewery when there's InBev? A segment of the market appreciates and can distinguish the difference and are willing to pay for that quality. When that value isn't there, then these practices self-eliminate.

  • @FallenActual
    @FallenActual Před 4 měsíci +4

    So most people can't taste the difference and it's stupid expensive coupled with the fact most people like foreign alchol (that's why it's making more sells through export now and beer and other wines are being imported). Don't get me wrong I'm all for keeping a tradition alive but this just doesn't seem like one worth keeping around they just let it self create yeast instead of adding it...

    • @john2g1
      @john2g1 Před 4 měsíci +8

      I think you're forgetting that there are 9 billion people in the world and the "few that can" tell the difference is still a large number of people.
      Even if it was only 1% of 1% of the global population; that is still 900,000 people... They just don't all live in Japan so exports.

  • @ghinannafsiaqila4629
    @ghinannafsiaqila4629 Před 4 měsíci

    Haram

    • @M3T2W01f
      @M3T2W01f Před 4 měsíci +5

      So, what? The world doesn't revolve around any one religion.

    • @ghinannafsiaqila4629
      @ghinannafsiaqila4629 Před 4 měsíci

      @@M3T2W01f so what I'm not forcing:v just. Say one word for trolling you:b

    • @M3T2W01f
      @M3T2W01f Před 4 měsíci

      @@ghinannafsiaqila4629 god is fake

  • @leo_mas_922
    @leo_mas_922 Před 4 měsíci +2

    So? What’s so special about it

    • @syrinx9196
      @syrinx9196 Před 4 měsíci +3

      It helps to watch the video.

    • @leo_mas_922
      @leo_mas_922 Před 4 měsíci

      @@syrinx9196 Sake helps to watch sake videos?

  • @Sardatfk
    @Sardatfk Před měsícem

    If people can't taste the difference then why bother? Your literaly selling nothing but a 'traditional' word on a label, if people even bother checking past the word

  • @Ccat398
    @Ccat398 Před 4 měsíci

    This narrator is no good

  • @benjaminclark6874
    @benjaminclark6874 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Please discontinue the videos. Thanks

  • @stageiiwappie950
    @stageiiwappie950 Před 4 měsíci

    I can imagine weebs drinking this and think they are cool