Aged liquor, like vintage wine, is a sake that has been slowly and naturally changed by storing sake under optimal temperature and conditions for a long period of time.
It is recommended that most sake be drunk within 1 years from the date of manufacture. The popularity is also rising because the effect can be expected.
Recently, however, an ultrasonic decanter has been released, which is said to make Sake a mild taste at home just by waiting for 20 minutes.
This time,
- Is decanting necessary for sake?
- Aging method using an ultrasonic cleaner for glasses
- Aging method using sonic decanter
- Aging method with stirring by Cré du Vin
- Is ultrasonically aged sake a real aged sake?
I will explain.
Sake and decanting
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When ordering wine at a restaurant, it may be transferred to a large surface area container and then poured into a glass after some time. This methodDecanting, decantingAnd so on.
Reasons for decanting alcohol
- To isolate sediments that are sinking to the bottom of the bottle, causing astringency and bitterness, especially in older wines
- Cork stoppers are used in wines and usually contain antioxidants (sulfites: the gas that comes out after burning sulfur), so to remove those cork and sulfur odors.
- In order to speed up the ripening and soften the taste of wine by bringing it into contact with air (aeration)
- To mix wine and oxygen to open the scent
- To relieve the taste of tannins that cause astringency
Wine is a fruit-based drink. Unlike rice, fruits are more sensitive to oxygenIt is
For example, if you cut an apple or the like, its surface will immediately turn brown by touching the air.
Therefore, when the wine is opened, the taste and aroma change suddenly and can be ripened as an auxiliary.
But the above is about wine.
Is it necessary to decant sake made from rice?
Is the sake liquor a decanter?
There is a precipitate in sake, but it is sinking in the bottom of a fine category of sake called “Nigori Sake” and is called “Ori”.
Some people shake their bottles before drinking sake with oli, and others daringly leave it at the bottom of the bottle as the last pleasure of drinking a bottle. anywayIt's a sake that you choose because you need it, so you don't have to remove it by decanting..
In addition, Like the decanter for wine, when Japanese sake is forced to come into contact with air over a large area, the precious incense (scent that rises from the glass before drinking) is also diffused.I will do it.
When you drink Japanese sake, you may change it to a bottle of sake and pour it into a cup or drink. Therefore, there is a theory that "Tokutoshi is a decanter", but the area in contact with the air is minimalTokutoshi was not made to mix sake and oxygen.
`` Being pointed to '' with a drinkerTools for drinking while communicatingOr, since it was used to save the trouble of pouring each time from a common bottle in the past, it is different from "Decanter". This is because sake basically does not require decanting.
But fresh sake is different.
A young taste of fresh sake can be aged by decanting
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Although the new sake that circulates from the end of the year to the spring is fresh, it has a bitter taste just because it is fresh, astringency that comes after drinking, the crispness, and the pungent stimulation of alcohol.
If you are looking forward to the taste of new sake, please enjoy the fresh taste of fresh sake.
If you think it might be a bit irritating, you can store it in the refrigerator for about 3 days to 1 weeks after opening.Can enjoy.
Alternatively, if you store for a period of time at a certain temperature, you will be able to rip the new sake.
From here, we will introduce the normal method for aging sake.
How to ripen sake
Even if you decant sake in the usual way, you won't have a mature taste.
How to make aged sake
So if you want to change to a rounded taste like aged sake,
- There is a cool dark place where direct sunlight does not change
- No vibration or noise
- Temperature control is possible
Clear the above 3 pointsAged for several yearsIt is said that you can.
Temperature management varies depending on the type of sake.
- Honjozo and pure rice sakeCan be stored at room temperature (Note that long-term aging causes fragrance to come out)
- Ginjo sake and Daiginjo sakeStore 1 years in the refrigerator, then keep 15 ℃ in the wine cellar
- I don't fire anythingFresh sake(Natural liquor) is stored at -5 ° C on ice to stop the enzyme
By managing the new sake at the ice temperature, the maturation progresses slowly, and many tastes such as umami, sweetness, astringency and sourness will be harmonized and softened over time..
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Ultrasonic aging is the recommended method for those who do not want to spend many years aging
But when the chief can't waitDecanting using ultrasoundThere is a hand called.
Things to be aware of with ultrasonic aging
We will introduce the ultrasonic ripening processing tool that does not require much time for management and storage location selection and can be done in 20 minutes, but there are things to be aware of before doing so.
First, I will explain the mechanism of ultrasonic aging.
State of molecules before and after aging
The new sake that hasn't passed in timeAlcohol and water are mixed unevenly, and there is a lump of water here and there is a lump of alcohol there. So when you freeze the new sake, there are some partsI understand that.
However, the aged sake isAlcohol and water molecules are uniformly mixed, so it is difficult to freeze as a wholeに な っ て い ま す.
Therefore, ultrasonically vibrates the new liquor that is divided into a group of alcohol molecules and a group of water molecules. Then in a short timeWater molecules and alcohol molecules are forcibly mixedIt will be in the same state as aged sake.
Convince before compulsory aging
The following phenomenon occurs when sonicating sake.
- The fresh taste disappears
- The taste changes and it is impossible to return to the original taste just because you don't like it
- Even if the taste changes, the ingredients do not change
- The temperature of sake rises because molecules collide with ultrasound.
- Oxidation tends to proceed, so it is necessary to drink as soon as possible after treatment
Even if you understand the above, if you still want to ripen ultrasonically, please proceed to the next step.
By the way, the specs of the ultrasonic ripening device you provide are optimal from 40000Hz to 45000Hz (vibrating from 1 to 40000 times in 45000 seconds).
Now, let ’s take a look at some of the decantable ultrasonic tools that are currently available.
Though it is cheap, 5 minute timer is a bottleneck !? "Ultrasonic cleaner for glasses"
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The eyeglass cleaning machine, which is a representative example of household ultrasonic cleaning, is convenient for washing accessories, watches and cutlery!
The price is reasonable,Various types of washing machines are available from the 3,000 circle..
Has the taste of sake aged with an ultrasonic cleaner for glasses changed?
What happens to the results of aging sake with this ultrasonic cleaner? Here is a report of people who compared Japanese sake that was actually sonicated with non-sake sake.
(2 cups are prepared. 1 is put into a glass washer for 20 minutes and matured, and the impression after blind tasting with another cup of alcohol that has not been aged.
I did a test from the person who did not apply ultrasonic waves, but the applied one had no separation of alcohol, and the whole taste was ripe. In terms of sensation, the taste is much smoother. The difference between the event was so obvious that most people were surprised ...
Source:SAKETIMES
It seems to have changed to a decent taste and is a success.
How to use an ultrasonic cleaner for glasses
When using the ultrasonic cleaning machine for glasses for sake aging, first add water,
- Place the bottle in the washer
- Alternatively, transfer to a cup and place in the washer
- Ultrasonic time is 20 minutes
that's all.
Although it is simple, some devices may end in 5 minutes, so it is necessary to switch on frequently. However, there are some devices that can be broken by continuous operation.
Can be applied to fruit wine making and curry !?
In addition to aging sake, you can also make fruit wines such as plum wine.
In another experiment to make fruit wine by soaking lemon in shochu, there is a report that "a lot of lemon extract came out, the shochu liquor's tight alcohol flavor was removed and it became mild and easy to drink".
As an unexpected application method, curry and the remaining boiled food are put in an ultrasonic device and aged. It seems to be a rich taste that has been boiled over time.
Does that mean you can make aged meat ???
Easy whipping beer
What is the ultrasonic cleaner for glasses?Can also be used as a beer whipping machine. Moreover, the time is instant!
The following 3 points to note when making frothed beer with a glass washer:
- Always put water into the ultrasonic cleaner for glasses
- Put a glass of beer
- Switch off as soon as fine bubbles come up
Incidentally,Recommended beer glass with thick bottomTo do.
The foam will quickly swell, so be careful not to turn the beer into water bubbles ^^;
Popular with a simple operation "Sonic Decanter"
The sonic decanter, which ripens wine by 20, raised 2014 times the planned funds with Kickstarter (American crowdfunding) in 2 and has been sold in the United States.
Various criticisms have been made overseas about the sonic decanter, but positive opinions are also expressed by those who actually tried it. The impression is that the popularity has finally settled down.
This time, a popular sonic decanter has been released in Japan, so some people are aging not only wine but also sake.
The operation of the sonic decanter is simple. Put a small amount of cold water and a wine bottle or sake bottle into the sonic decanter.Just press the start button.
Operating time is 15 for white wine and 20 for red wine.
Impressions of Sonic Decanter Wine
The impression of the taste after applying ultrasonic waves varies according to the taste of the aged wine of 8 year, the taste of the aged wine of 20, but the red wine has a mild tannin astringency and the white wine has a delicate fruit The flavor is felt and a refreshing acidity comes out.For red wine, sweetness increased by 15%There are also experimental results.
However, after the sonic decanterWine temperature risesTo do. Please note that white wine will be slimy.
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I bought a cheap wine of 500 yen and filled it with a glass that was not decanted. . . After that, 20 (red wine) was applied to the sonic, but the person who did the sonic without comparing it to drink came into the mouth and it was completely different! I was able to feel that.
If it's sake, it will be strange if you hit 5.Source:Amazon
Just stir "Cle du Vin (Wine Key)"
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This is not an ultrasonic aging gadget.
However, because it can be carried around,It seems to be useful when drinking cheap liquor in a cupSo I will introduce it.
Clé du Vin is a sommelier champion in France, Frank Thomas, who has been working with Lauret Zanon, a wine brewer and biologist, over a long period of time in 10. "Instant wine aging spoon (also available in key type)".
The material of Cré du Vin isIt is an alloy of gold, silver and copper, and its catalytic action acts on alcohol at the molecular level.To do.
Originally developed for tasting pre-purchased wines to find out if this wine will be delicious in a few years, and if so many years later. The instructions do not say "make wine delicious". However, when you use it for sake with a hard taste, it will become mild and mild.
Mix for 1 seconds and mature for 1 years !?
Easy to use. Just pour 100ml of sake into the glass and stir with Cré du Vin.
Stir for 1 seconds and aged for 1 yearsIt becomes. If you taste every 1 seconds and the 8 second is the most delicious, then that sake will be the most delicious when it is aged for 8 years.
On the other hand, if it doesn't become delicious after stirring with Cré du Vin, it means that you should drink now without aging.
This is useful when you buy several bottles of the same brand and know how long they can be aged when you open them for tasting (when they can be stored), but in fact it is a tool to make wine delicious There seem to be many people using it.
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At first it was about half-trust and half-trust, but if you use it, the taste will change! Sorry for the doubt!
As a wine beginner, I don't know if the same taste change has actually occurred as it has matured. However, if it is true that the taste changes, it is also true that it feels delicious. (If you use it too much, it will be unpleasant.)
When you have a fun wine, try it and say it, and it will be even more fun. It will be delicious. I think it ’s such a product. It was good.
Source:Amazon
Summary: Can sake really mature in a little effort?
The news that shortens the aging process of sake is good news for us as well! Anyone will be thrilled if "Sake becomes aged in 20 minutes".
The ultrasonic aging machine is not only wine and sake, but also soy sauce and vinegar are said to be aging, and it seems that it has become short on the temporary net.
Surely sake with a savory taste such as whiskey, bourbon and shochu will bring out the hidden taste and sweetness according to the word of mouth. However, it is safer not to use it for high quality liquor. This is because high-class liquor is already finished and breaks its flavor.
Real aged liquor is called high-class liquor because it has a complex taste.
Aged sake is a sake that has succeeded as a result of the subtle effects of each production process of sake made to age.
Kuramoto who knows everything from rice milling to the upper tank continues to manage it finely, and since the sake has been nurtured like a child for many years, the genuine aging has been evaluated for the result of creating a unique flavor. It's sake.
So, the “aged liquor” made with the liquor aging tool introduced is not “aged liquor”"Liquor with the same molecular structure as aged liquor"It can be said.
Sonic Decanter Evaluation in the United States
Michael Coyne, the creator of Sonic Decanter, says:
He adds further. “That said, it has a smoother and more fruity flavor than the previous sonic decanter, resulting in a wine with more aroma and a longer finish.”
Philadelphia's wine school founder countered against Coyne, "It's a scam to turn 10 dollar wine into 100 dollar wine."
Coyne, on the other hand, sent 300 samples to the largest wine research institute in the United States, and as a result, "Sulfur dioxide was reduced by 15% and acidity was reduced."
Also in the United States, there was an opinion that "some people who tried this tool may feel aged, but as soon as time goes on, the taste will deteriorate." However, this is a story when wine is aged with an ultrasonic tool.
The quality of wine that has been heated with an ultrasonic tool may change and only deteriorate over time, except for genuine aged sake.
Aged sake that becomes even more delicious even if it is chilled
There is a way to drink sake called “sushi chilled” after it has been chilled after it has been cooked (upper 45 ℃) or hot (around 50 ℃). The temperature of the upper and hot sake makes the taste of sake deeper, but at the same temperature, there is a drawback that the tongue does not feel umami or sweetness.
So we cool the sake with a jar to below 40 ℃. Then wonder! Will umami, sweetness, and even a subtle fragrance come back to life? That is “Cooling”.
In particular, when you drink aged sake on the rocks or cold sake, it has the depth of taste that umami will stand out if you cool it down, but this is a story about real aged sake.
Looking at various opinions, ultrasonic tools and alloy tools should be used to increase the potential of liquor that you feel is `` insufficient '', or create `` flavors similar to aging alcohol '' It seems to be best to use it to make the party place lively.
Please do not forget that you will use alcohol that you will not regret even if you fail ♪
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