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 24, 2009

David Dadekian
That was fantastic. Great guest, great opportunity for him to speak. Great passion! Thanks.
June 24, 2009

PrimoVino
Ah, the one that got away… Half French and half Italian goddess – she’s about 1000 miles south of me in L.A. now. Sigh.

I’m digging this guys enthusiasm- now give me part 2!
June 24, 2009

BurroBoy
GV great to see you fired up about the Sake again….I had just re-watched episode #355 recently so the timing is great. Beau is doing a great thing in trying to spread the word and the knowledge…if I ever make it to San Fran I’m there.
Can’t tell you how many people I’ve met that had been turned off by rot gut cheap Japanese steak house sake, and how few were willing to give something better a try. I don’t drink it nearly as much as I would like to since I find that the better stuff can price prohibitive. Back around 1991 a magnum of something basic and nice like BiShoNen went for about $18 down in Boston, now it is in the $65 range and they are like that pretty much across the board. So it is more of a special occasion thing, out for Japanese food, or at the dojo when the party starts.
June 24, 2009

Richard Arblaster
Great episode, looking forward to the second part, the video from the new camera looks great. I like the new camera angle as well.
June 24, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
Just discovered he does not ship to my state so this decreases my interest in the web site.
June 24, 2009

Lawrence Leichtman
Good web site though for those of us who already drink a lot of Sake, it is a little too much. Just show me inventory. My local Sushi bar has weekly tastings with a small sashimi plate for $15 so I have tried a lot. Interestingly, almost none of the Sakes that he has are on the inventory list. My favorite of late has been Ginban.
June 24, 2009

benricosan
2 for 20 deal on the home page is a steal and a half…

Although I am disconcerted that the bottle sizes are nowhere to be found, even on the checkout page. Obviously this needs fixing.
June 24, 2009

NY Pete
hey Diego … Beau looks like a very young Willem Dafoe imho …
June 24, 2009

NY Pete
what is going on?
June 24, 2009

looper
Cant wait to see you guys taste this sake. This guy is awesome, and sake social is a great website. I have been reading since yesterday.
June 24, 2009

JasonA
Wasnt sure at first if I would find this show as interesting as the ones about wine, but I really liked it. Looking forward to part II as you guys get to tasting some.

Jason
June 24, 2009

Christopher Scoggin
Awesome show! I love how you keep mixing it up.

Tea Fridays FTW! Lets learn it together!
June 24, 2009

Ryan D
I just checked out the website and I LOVED the way you can choose your tastes and preferences and it can narrow down the sake selection for you. I wouldn’t be surprised if Gary V steals the idea and tries to implement something similar at winelibrary.com.

Kudos. Unfortunately no online shipping from retailers here in Tennessee, but maybe I can try some.
June 24, 2009

Vyking
The another sakai show and still no mead episode. hmmph
June 24, 2009

Beverly
Great show! Really like this guy! Can’t wait to hear about the sakes you taste. Thanks.
June 24, 2009

Medo
Pink Floyd said :We don’t need no education? He’s right – I need to get into Sake, even it’s pretty hard to get some good ones in Germany! Looking forward to part 2 tomorrow! This guest already rocks!
June 24, 2009

Shawn_944
GARY! THIS ONE ROCKED MY SOCKS, YOUR GUEST IS GREAT!! I was really just excited when i saw the show was on Sake however the show blew my expectations away! I am super pumped to see part 2 and get out and try more Sake!
June 24, 2009

michael
Beau is the sake geezer! I have called him from London a couple of times for sake recommendations….his advice always leads to great sake adventures.
June 24, 2009

J Crazy
Ah shiiiiizzz yeah, we done killed this one right hyeah, boy!!

MAD shout out to Beau, GV, and Matt for making this all happen.

This was an awesome episode with great education, boat loads of passion and good chemistry. I really hope this will help spur more interest in good+ brews from Japan in America and abrod and when you need any sake from Japan let’s put our heads together and make it happen!

Really looking forward to the second part!!!
June 24, 2009

castello
Ratings are as bad as they are good. We need a new rating system and his is at least an atempt at a better way. mmmmsushi.
June 24, 2009

Thomas_S
I belong to the 95% of the people which haven´t a good sake yet. Perhaps I´m not a beer drinker. The show was very interesting for me. Many informations about sake and I´m look forward to the second part of the show.
Hope to learn more about sake and getting tipps to avoid bad sakes in the future.
June 24, 2009

benricosan
I love the guest’s retail store True Sake in SF everything I’ve had has been excellent, extremely helpful staff and a great place to browse. I would imagine the website has a similar selection.

I got into sake before I got into wine, and pretty much due to this guys store.
June 24, 2009

Diego
Doesn’t this guy look a lot like Jim Carrey?
June 24, 2009

pawncop
This was a great episode with a really great guest that is fun to listen to and watch.

Have not had much Sake, except in Japanese restruants but will be watching tomorrow to see what is available.
June 24, 2009

Stephen
Great guest. Love the education.