Sake
Education & Reference Food & Drink
Sake by Hideo Dekura is a beautifully illustrated 2015 hardcover reference that demystifies Japan’s iconic rice wine for curious food lovers and bartenders alike. In 232 pages, Dekura blends cultural history with practical tasting notes, food pairings, and production insights, making this volume a go-to drink guide for young adults and seasoned enthusiasts.
The book’s generous visuals—photos, maps, and step-by-step diagrams—invite readers to explore sake styles from delicate daiginjo to robust junmai without ever feeling textbook-dry. This gently used copy is clean and sturdy, with only faint occasional marks on a few pages, so it’s ready to sit proudly on a kitchen shelf or bar cart.
Whether you’re expanding a Japanese cuisine collection or hunting a thoughtful gift for a drinks aficionado, Dekura’s accessible expertise turns every flip of the page into an armchair trip to a Kyoto brewery.
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