An old sugidama (ball of cedar branches) hangs at the entrance of a sake brewery. In February, when the sake is ready, brewers hang a ball of fresh cedar leaves to announce that their sake is ready for purchase. As the year goes on, the branches dry and serve as an indicator to drink the “ripe” aged sake. (Photo by Myriam Labbé)

POSTCARDS FROM JAPAN: This 150-year-old sake brewery has a surprising Canadian connection

POSTCARDS FROM JAPAN: This 150-year-old sake brewery has a surprising Canadian connection Myriam Labbé myriam@qctonline.com There are four sake breweries in Canada, and about 1,200 in Japan. As a sake…

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POSTCARDS FROM JAPAN: This 150-year-old sake brewery has a surprising Canadian connection was last modified: April 16th, 2024 by QCT Editor