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World Sake Day

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Sake Day, celebrated annually on October 1st, marks the official start of Japan's sake brewing season. This day honors sake, a traditional Japanese rice wine that has been a central part of Japanese culture for centuries.

Sake is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Often referred to as "rice wine," it’s brewed through a process more similar to beer than wine. The process involves four main ingredients: rice, water, yeast, and koji mold (which helps break down the rice starches into sugars).

The key steps in sake making include:

  • Polishing: The rice is polished to remove its outer layers, exposing the starchy core.
  • Washing, soaking, and steaming: The rice is washed, soaked, and steamed to prepare it for fermentation.
  • Koji cultivation: Koji mold is added to a portion of the steamed rice, helping convert starches into sugars.
  • Fermentation: The koji rice, yeast, and water are mixed with more steamed rice to start the fermentation process, which turns sugars into alcohol.
  • Pressing and pasteurization: The fermented mixture is pressed to separate the liquid, which is then pasteurized and sometimes aged before bottling.
Sake can be enjoyed warm or cold, depending on its type and personal preference. Sake Day is all about appreciating the craftsmanship behind brewing and enjoying this versatile drink, which can range from sweet and fruity to dry and crisp. 

It’s a time for sake lovers and newbies alike to explore different varieties, learn about the drink’s rich history, and raise a glass to this iconic beverage!
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