Tippsy Sake Blog
Enjoy our collection of unique stories written by our talented writers, many of whom are certified professionals in sake, wine, beer and spirits. Here you’ll find articles that are informative, entertaining, and span the gambit! Our blog has posts for both beginners and sake connoisseurs alike, with topics like sake trivia, cultural/educational readings, food recipes, travelogues, interviews and more.
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The Best Calbee Chips Flavors
Taylor Markarian
When exploring Japanese snacks, Calbee is one of the first brand names you’ll come across. Since its inception more than seven decades ago, the Japanes...
What Is Obon and How Is It Celebrated?
Kayoko Hirata Paku
Summer in Japan is a season filled with festivals celebrated throughout the country. One such important festival is Obon or Bon (“O” is an honorific), ...
10 Best Japanese Chips To Try
Taylor Markarian
In the United States, tried-and-true flavors like sour cream and onion, barbecue, and even just the good old kettle-cooked potato chip will always have...
3 Taru Sake Cocktail Recipes You Have To Try
Natasha Van Duser
Barrel aging spirits to evoke a distinct flavor profile has been a tried-and-true practice for hundreds of years. Many tequila and rum distilleries age...
WAKAZE: A Sake Revolutionary
Rikuo Kanda
WAKAZE France is a brewery known for its experimental approach to sake making. They take inspiration from French winemaking traditions and methods, suc...
Dassai Blue Sake Brewery Arrives in New York
Taylor Markarian
Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Dassai), based in Yamaguchi prefecture, is famous for their Dassai sake brand, which is committed to making only the best qualit...
What Are Otsumami? Traditional Japanese Bar Snacks
Sam Fairchild
From beer nuts to Scotch eggs to tapas, the world of drinking snacks is as diverse as the cultures that produce them. In Japan, these drinking snacks w...
Chasing Unicorns at EUREKA! Sake Bar in Tokyo
Taylor Markarian
Where: Second floor, 4 Chome−11−28, Nishiazabu, Minato, Tokyo, Japan Hours: 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Tues-Fri); 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Sat, Sun, holidays) “I...
Sake Rice Farmers Growing the American Craft Sake Scene
Domenic Alonge
The American craft sake scene has grown steadily in the last 10 years, with the number of breweries increasing from roughly a dozen in 2013 to nearly 3...
What Is Dango? Mitarashi Dango and Other Dango Recipes
Taylor Markarian
The world of “wagashi,” or traditional Japanese sweets, is simple, fun, ancient and colorful. Once upon a time, basic ingredients such as red beans and...
Otokoyama: Preserving Traditions With Hokkaido’s Frontier Spirit
Rikuo Kanda
With a rich history spanning over 350 years, Otokoyama treasures its traditions and historical significance — but it also embraces the frontier spirit,...
What Is Taiyaki? Taiyaki Recipes
Alice Hama
Article by Taylor Markarian Recipes by Alice Hama Taiyaki is one of Japan’s most emblematic desserts. It even makes an appearance in the extremely pop...
‘Unpredictable’ Cafe Mutton Chef Sees ‘A Lot of Possibility’ in Sake
Taylor Markarian
Nowadays when you see a respected food publication like Bon Appetit recommend a new restaurant, you’re inclined to think that you’ll be immediately sma...
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