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Summary
Yuto Someya joins us to share the story of Yaegaki, the first Japanese saké brand to start brewing in the United States. We’ll talk about their founding over 350 years ago, their pioneering move to Vernon in the heart of Los Angeles in the 1980s, and Roga, their new venture brewed through a digital collaboration between their toji in Japan and the brewing team here.
Timestamps
01:44 Intro to Yuto Someya
04:28 Yaegaki Company History
06:38 Yaegaki in America
10:07 Second Generation Brand Roga
12:21 Making sake with Californian Yamada Nishiki Rice
14:11 Roga and Yaegaki lineups
16:50 Yaegaki USA Brewery Manager Reiko Wade
19:03 Availability of Yaegaki and Roga
Pairings
Roga Junmai Daiginjo - cheese, fruits (especially cantelope), vegetables
Roga Junmai - boldly flavored foods including Mexican, Italian, and BBQ
Yaegaki Junmai - American, Asian, French, Greek, Italian, Mexican cuisine
Yaegaki Cloudy Nigori - BBQ
Yaegaki Reiko Sake - Japanese Cuisine
Tasting Notes
Roga Daiginjo - Crisp, Semi-dry, elegant richness, hint of plum
Serve chilled in a white wine glass for best aroma
Roga Jumai - Light, dry, refreshing acidity
Serve warm, room temperature, or slightly chilled
Yaegaki Junmai - Versatile
Serve at any temperature
Yaegaki Cloudy Nigori - refreshing, melty taste, well-balanced, a little kick to it
Serve chilled
Yaegaki Reiko Sake - Versatile
Serve at any temperature
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