Kenbishi - A Sake for the Ages

Andrew and Jim take their first ever deep dive into a single brewery. Kenbishi is about as classic as it gets, and with Andrew’s first-hand experience, the talk gets deep indeed. Come see how this truly historic brand maintains its core flavor through the changing currents of history and fad!

Vocabulary from this episode:

Dakidaru - A small tank that is filled with hot or cold water to help control temperature in the brewing mash. Kenbishi makes their own out of wood.

Futakoji - A style of koji making in which the batch is split into small wooden boxes, called futa, for temperature control. 

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