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An American Who Saved A Traditional Japanese Brewery
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63 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Our guest is Marcus Consolini who is the CEO of Daimon Shuzo, a sake brewery in Osaka that was founded in 1826. It is extremely rare to find non-Japanese management at a traditional sake brewery like Daimon. In this episode, we will discuss Marcus' unique background, why and how he decided to manage the authentic sake brewery, what changes he has made at the brewery, what is special about sake and Japanese culture to him and much, much more!!!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 7: An American Sake Samurai: Today on Japan Eats, Akiko is sitting down with one of only 48 Sake Samurais in the world as honored by the Japan Sake Brewers Association - Roger Dagorn. Also a noted Master Sommelier, Roger shares how he came around to the fascinating world of distinguished beverages as well as details on how he analyzes and pairs all types of food with various sakes plus relays how sake is typically produced. After the break, Roger describes the induction ceremony associated with the Sake Samurai, the importance of educating about sake, and his tips for pairing sakes with meals. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. Every time I taste sake, I think about what I can pair it with food... Sake can be a food, it is meant to be consumed with food. [8:00] Sometimes with age they can take on strong aromas of smokiness and gaminess... Some people even compare them to scotch sometimes without the high alcohol. [31:00] --Roger Dagorn on Japa by Japan Eats!