The Sake Education Show – Part 1

The Sake Education Show – Part 1 – Episode #693

June 23, 2009

Beau Timken from True Sake visits the Thunder Show to teach Gary Vaynerchuk about Sake, a category he adores.

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June 23, 2009

Kell Brigan
(Personally, I love the chit chat.)

Mr. Timken is way cuter than that Brown guy (who brings disturbing amounts of egotism and misanthropy to the table, IMHO. Check out some of the prejudiced, radical rants on his blog. Anyway, back to happier topics…)

I think the winner of the cutie award has to be the camera-shy visitor (Matthias?) from Germany in #689. Heck, yeah, wine makers are sexy!
June 23, 2009

sam
Interesting!

I must say, I’ve had but 2 Sakes in my whole lifetime: 27yrs.

Once at a restaurant, served warm. It was awesome! It went well with the food and I was on a date, which probably helped me enjoy it more.

The second Sake was a more “generic” brand, widely available, called
Hakutsuru sake. I don’t remember it being that great.

Hopefully we’ll learn more about Sake in the second part of this episode.

Thanks!
June 23, 2009

Utah Brett
TEA INFO:

If you’re looking for a great book to learn about tea try the following book: “The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide” ISBN: 1-58008-745-0

It includes steeping times, has pictures of the tea in a white cup after it has been steeped to show color, and is an all around fantastic book.

I too am a huge fan of tea and like Dong Ding Oolongs, Lapsang Souchang, and much more. Oh, an interesting tea is Pu-Erh, it can be aged like wine.

If you’re looking for great tea deals, check ebay. There are plenty of stores that ship directly from China for a low price.

Good luck on your tea adventure, and I would love for you to do a tea library tv and perhaps in the future sell tea online!

Even though you probably won’t read this.
June 23, 2009

ex-lurkdawg
I like this guest and enjoyed the episode very much. That being said, I would have enjoyed the episode more if you guys had tasted at least one sake. Maybe, Gary, you could try to work the educational and biographical portions in a little more between the tasting. I look forward to the second part.
June 23, 2009

Dennis Nestor
OH-IO! I love my state so many cool people from here…

Oddly enough I was given my first Sake for Father Day.
Even though I Eat Sushi alot I never wanted Sake because my perception was it was going to be like straight Vodka.

But on the other hand I drank beer everytime with Sushi except when working then I drink water only.

Popped open the Sake “Drink” tonight – Zipang Sparkling Sake by Gekkeikan.
I think it is more like the Zima of Sake. But it is Not bad at all.

Don’t know if it was just in my head but it taste like sparkling melons.
June 23, 2009

Jay
For what it’s worth, and only to these failing ears, the sound quality on this new camera/set up isn’t what the old one was.
June 23, 2009

Dominus
Airing it on Tuesday, not Monday. No, he looks like a nerd but a nice guy. Yeah, I think you’ve “heard” of wine retail on the internet.

I’m not into Sucky, I mean Sake but yes, I’d love to see you get into tea. That would be tremendous especially the entire ritual of preparing and enjoying tea in Japan. But back to show, very informative and educational and maybe, maybe one day I would buy a bottle of sucky just to relate to this episode.

Yes, I haven’t had one sake period let alone one good one.

Looking forward to Part II though will pick it up on Thursday since I’ll be at the Nats/Bosox game tomorrow.
June 23, 2009

Couves
Some great info here – the sake guru looks like Alton Brown.
June 23, 2009

Phil M'Glassup
Hey I love you man but a word to the wise.
You must tighten the pace when you have a guest.
The shows tend to run overlong and the amount of info doesn’t always justify the time spent watching when half the show is chit-chat.
I started today’s show and waited. Answered an e-mail, then waited. Went to pee and still there was no actual info being presented about the subject at hand.
So ten minutes in, I bailed. . . .and I won’t be back tomorrow.
Once again, love you, love your show, love the store. Am a big fan and a bigger customer.
But if you have guests, speed things up or try this.
Dare I say it? Editing. That’s what it’s for.
June 23, 2009

Slushpuppy
Your website ordering is difficult to navigate. Is it only ‘business’ oriented? What are the shipping charges for your $20 two bottle special?
TR
June 23, 2009

John Farrin
Isee the critics are out again. God help us that the greats of the internet world have nothing better to do than critique your interviewing skills
June 23, 2009

Cflo
Cool!….I requested this months ago!
June 23, 2009

Slushpuppy
Don’t mockey yo Sake. Do you have tastings at your shop in S.F.
Smell it first. TR
June 23, 2009

CreightonE
Seemed like a really interesting guy. I do however disagree with is lack of numerical ratings or positioning. I understand the fitting people with the best one for them, but eventually you have to have a subjective rating of the quality by a taster/expert
June 23, 2009

rickrickrick
I had one sake in my life that did in fact taste like harsh hot vodka with a little funk. it was awful. i’m so curious now to find out about the world of good sake that i never knew about. Great show, looking forward to the next ep
June 23, 2009

alt
A great episode on a great beverage. I’d love to see him again on your show. But this time give him a chance to talk, you can clearly see he’s flustered by not getting to finish his sentences..
June 23, 2009

Murso
Hmmm – Timken….Ohio…..of a fabled Canton Family, perchance?

It was while with Hough Catering in the early 1980’s, at a Timken Family Wedding which I was exposed to one of my first haut cuisine/wine experiences, which would lead to years in fine dining, and ultimately, more years in the wonderful world of wine distribution and retailing.

Years ago, with Mr. Tony Marchetti leading a tasting of about 25 sakes was where I’d learned the basic ropes of sake. It was very enlightening, overwhelmingly voluminous in info, and hands down, to this day, one of the most difficult tastings I’d ever undertaken. But the rewards have been instrumental to my growth, and enjoyment of sake.
June 23, 2009

BobbyTiger
I tried Sake once.
Am looking forward to tomorrows show to find a reason for a second try.
June 23, 2009

omaha
Seeing the contrast of East and West coasts in your personalities is very telling, stereotypical even.

re: Tea Library.
If you have the chance to go to the Chinese gardens in Portland, Oregon then I strongly recommend a visit, if not it as a location to film. Aside from the garden and surrounding structures, a traditional tea-house was also constructed on the grounds in the middle of the city. This place boarders on holy ground for me and I do not consider myself to be religious.

To Royce: Episode 355 also covers sake, just Gary and some Bacardi Limone beach-tini glasses.
June 23, 2009

Kris
Dude, I’m a little feisty today. If you’re going to have a guest, at least move the bottles so they are not blocking his head when he talks. And quit interrupting. I’ve watched the video for almost 6 minutes and have learned nothing yet about sake. A 23 min. video is too long. Stay on topic. Quit talking about tea.
June 23, 2009

SteveF
Gary, there no reason you can’t go 40mins on episode like this one. Don’t make us wait a day for part two!!!!
June 23, 2009

Monica in Texas
I agree with other posters–you’re so excited about sake, you’re not really giving the guy a chance to finish his sentences before you ask another question. He’s got some pretty interesting stuff to say.

Super cool idea for a show. I’m definitely going to start checking out sake now. Thanks for introducing us to new things!
June 23, 2009

guymandude
great show,more about the sake in part 2 I hope
June 23, 2009

Dan
A sake show would be good. I’d like to know the best sake for sake bombs. Actually whats the best pairing of sake + beer for that sport.
June 23, 2009

Bobbie Smith
I have never had a great sake. Definitely could use some education and looking forward to the tasting tomorrow. Way better guest than that German kid, although nobody can beat your dad.