@genjisake

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: We’re abt ready to dive in w/ Qs, so shout out to Julian Choi @genjisake to say hello so he knows UR here! #WineWednesday #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Don’t forget that EVERY tweet during this chat should include the #SommChat hashtag in order for everyone to see it!

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: As we ask Julian Choi our Qs, U can ask UR Qs to @genjisake as well! He'll do his best to answer all Qs in the order they come #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: W/so many participants lots of gr8 Q's R asked! Even if u dont ask--give a S/O 2 @keepercoll & @genjisake 2 let us know u R here! #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Let’s start talking #sake with Julian Choi @genjisake #WineWednesday #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Great to be here and talk #Sake with all of the #SommChat community can't wait to your questions

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: @genjisake What inspired the creation of @genjisake ? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: We started as #minamotofoods a #sushi distributor in #ATX a decade ago & recently inherited MTC’s line of amazing #sake #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Over the years we’ve seen a growing market for quality #sake in #TX, and knew we had to get involved #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Our food wholesale has always been committed to service with an attention to #quality, we want to offer the same for #sake #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: @genjisake How would you describe the approach of @genjisake, and what are your main priorities? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Our approach is community driven, with a strong focus on promoting #sake culture and #sake education in Texas #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: We want to close the gap b/t #sake #breweries in Japan and #TX restaurants & consumers, by educating & training w/ our #SakeSomms #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: #Priorities: share our #passion for #sake, widen the variety of #sake in #TX, support our #breweries, & create a #sake #community #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll R proud 2 support #microbreweries all over #Japan, who craft what is known as #jizake, R #regional & #smallbatch sake #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Some breweries make trad.#sake like they did 300 yrs ago, others experiment with new styles for evolving sake #tastes #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll We R educating #TX on new #sake & share #breweries’ unique stories. #Sake is exciting & contagious & 4 #wine lovers #Sommchat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm @genjisake are #sake producers in #Japan affected by global warming and if so how and what are they doing

Genji Sake @genjisake: Most #Sake producers in #Japan R now using refrigeration vs depending on ambient temps like in past #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Since rice is grown in warmer times it has not been affected thus far no global warming issues thus far for #sake in #Japan #SommChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: On my way! Cyber-wise that is! #SommChat #Sake

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: can’t wait to see your #Sake questions - bet you learned a lot in #Japan #SommChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: Started 2 explore #sake recently. Can u give us a few must try examples crossing the various styles of sake? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Organize sake into 4 tasting profiles: refreshing sake, aromatic #sake, rich sake & aged

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: How about a must try recommendation for each of the four tasting profiles? #sake #Sommchat

Genji Sake @genjisake 4 So-Shu try @KIKUSUI_PR #JunmaiGinjo #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: 4 Kun-Shu aromatic #Sake try @DassaiSake 50, 39 and 23 ask @keepercoll what they think too! #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin 4 Jun-Shu try #cowboyYamahai an old-fashioned brewing style of Yamakai which is richer #Sake

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin 4 Juku-Shu try @KIKUSUI_PR Funaguchi which is a #nama unpasterurized #sake kinda funky and fun #SommChat

Dawn Smith @sommgirl: @genjisake I am curious about what Sake you prefer with that famous Texas barbecue

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: #Texas #BBQ? Willing to try #sake, but I usually reach for #zin, #primitive, or good 'ole #beer! :-) #SommChat

Dawn Smith @sommgirl: Agreed but with a focus on the Texas market, it begs to be addressed! #SommChat #sake

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: @keepercoll @genjisake

#YeeHaw

Genji Sake @genjisake: This is where #sake can get tricky. The range of sake is vast, sometimes a #Daiginjo can taste like a #Junmai. We prefer to... #SommChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: Great #sake info! #SommChat #Japan #brewed

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin The 4 quadrants especially help #somms & #Consumers 2 drink sake, #pair sake w food & choose right #sakeware for each #SommChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: .@genjisake U hit my next question: recommended sakeware for each taste profile. #sake #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin 4 So-Shu try traditional OCHOKO or small shot glass 4 Kun-SHU try wine glass 2 highlight aromas like #Burgundy glass #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin 4 Jun-Shu try #bordeaux glass and 4 Juku-Shu try a #brandy glass #SommChat

Charles Comm PR @CharlesComm: Q @genjisake Your Kiku-Masamune Taru #Sake looks great! What would you pair it with? #SommChat @KeeperCollection

Genji Sake @genjisake: the strong cedar notes of this #sake help to cut fatty, rich meats and #yakitori style #foods #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: @genjisake How can consumers become more comfortable with a #sake list and sake labels? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll B1 step ahead by knowing grades of #sake i.e. how much sake #rice is polished. U will see these terms on menus #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll In general the more polished the #rice, the more clean and aromatic the #sake. Such as #ginjo and #daiginjo grades #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll The less polished rice yields umami-rich and full #sakes, such as #junmai and #honjozo #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm @Genjigsake can you let #Sake age? What is benefit & how do U know which 1s to age? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll U can age #Sake but not recommended. Aging usually done N big holding tanks N very low temps by breweries in #Japan #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll #Sake in mkt already been processed 2not require aging. U don’t want 2age unpasteurized sake like Nama R Nigori #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll When you buy #Sake U should put in fridge & look 4 sake that has been refrigerated by the retailer if possible #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll If you R lucky enough to get a gift of #Sake, it can stay in fridge at constant temp 4 almost a year UNOPENED #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Once #Sake is open, keep in fridge and drink within at least 2 weeks at most #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat peep: @genjisake Is #sake considered a #spirit or #wine or ? and why?

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll #Sake is considered #wine and b/c goes thru double fermentation process but never distilled #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #sommChat #Somm how often do you expand your portfolio & how do you choose #sake to add to it how many do you have now @genjisake

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll we rep 22 diff. breweries in #Japan-4 some, we have as many as 7+ #sakes so at this pt we have around 100 2 choose fr #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll always looking 4 unique #sake and want to keep balance in the portfolio -much dictated by what breweries R doing #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm: @genjisake what determines level of alcohol in #sake?

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Most #Sake fr initial brewing phase is 18-21% alc naturally by adding H2O at brewery alc goes down 2 15-16% Alc range #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm @Genjigsake 4 non-Japanese resto, if adding #sake 2 beverage list, where 2 put it and why – under #wine or #spirits ?

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Since #Sake is #wine, put under wine in bw spirits and the wine list. #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Another idea if you list by region on your #wine list is 2 make a separate #japan category for the #sake #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm @Genjigsake what #sake if any would you pair with #italian food and why?

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll If creamy & Cheesy #Italian dish then look for Jun-Shu #Sake or rich sake #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll If lighter #Italian dish then look for aromatic #Sake Kun-Shu #Sake #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll 4 a #chacuterie Plate with aged meats & Cheese, look 4 > acidic #sake w/ Fruit note #SommChat

Dawn Smith @sommgirl: @genjisake For #sake with residual sugar is that sweetness added post fermentation or is fermentation arrested? #sommchat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Ingredients 4 #Sake R only #rice #water & #Koji residual sugar is product of fermentation #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Q fr #SommChat #Somm @Genjigsake 4 tradiitional American 4 course meal, what type of #Sake would you pair with each course?

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Start 1st course with Light refreshing #Sake like SO-SHU type #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll Then progress with aromatic Kun-Shu for 2nd course #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll For 3rd course/main dish, use Jun-Shu or rich #Sake which will not be overpowered by sauces and proteins #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @keepercoll For dessert course, consider a #Nigori #Sake or a Juku-shu, which is typically aged and full flavor #SomMChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: Q 4 @genjisake: Have read that most #sake is to be drunk young. Does sake age, and if so, how long & does aging affect the flavor? #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: @AdamPlotkin aging #sake usually done at brewery N controlled env 4 2+ yrs. Color gets darker, aromas > complex and more richness #SommChat

Adam Plotkin @AdamPlotkin: So it sounds like there is no reason to cellar #sake at home, correct? Other, of course, than having a stash handy! :-) #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Time to wrap up! Hope you enjoyed this hour of #sake talk with Julian Choi @genjisake #WineWednesday #SommChat

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: It was great to have Julian Choi join us today for #SommChat. We hope everyone learned as much as we did! #WineWednesday

KeeperCollection @keepercoll: Please join us in thanking Julian Choi @genjisake for his time #SommChat

Genji Sake @genjisake: Thx 4 joining in2 talk #Sake w/ us 2day on #SommChat keep an eye on our website as we unveil information and on FB and Instragram #SommChat