Joy of Sake Presents ‘All About Dry Sake’

You often hear people in sushi bars ask for dry, or “karakuchi,” sake. But what exactly does this mean? Does it have to do with sweetness vs. acidity, as in wine, or do other factors come into play?

Sweetness is present in all sakes to a greater or lesser degree. This month’s Aftertaste kicks off with a tasting game to see how well we can actually judge dryness. Then it’s on to the tasting tables, where 40 different labels are arranged from moderately sweet to very dry. At 7:00 p.m. the appetizer tables open, providing an opportunity for more reflective sake tasting and socializing until 8:30.

Reservations may be made online through the following link: Aftertaste San Francisco Online Ticket Purchase. All sales are final and attendance is limited to 60 persons.

The Joy of Sake

San Francisco Ohana

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Hotel Kabuki

1625 Post Street

6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

$40 / person

Registration from 5:30 p.m. Program begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.