Comments on: The Sake Education Show – Part 2 – Episode #694

By: Hakuin

Hakuin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:05:04 +0000

Beau had so much to share yet Gary—in Japan from where I write–silence is also valuable, your interruptions took so much away from this missed opportunity. Sake is, as you noted, a very under-appreciated and not yet understood beverage. I will disagree with Beau though–as a resident here since 1984–that sake is a workingman’s drink, in general. True to some extent, yet a gross exaggeration. And the vessel theme was not shown in the true way, sake is generally drunk from porcelain–such as Imari–or more often from stoneware–such a Bizen–and glass in the summer; I look forward to an episode looking at the history of sake vessels and how they too change the flavor profile. Hope to see you both here in Japan, let me take you to a great local sake pub. Kampai.

By: RabidRaja

RabidRaja — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:25:28 +0000

Great episode! Cool, down-to-earth peeps. Awesome show.

If I stand outside during the episode, can I get some of the stuff they were cleaning out of the fridge?

By: zzDavewhite

zzDavewhite — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:03:21 +0000

I live in Modesto, I will definitly be there for your book signing to get your books signed and to pick up some sake.

By: Hiro

Hiro — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:06:07 +0000

Hi Gary,

I really think this show’s idea is interesting and the two episodes were fantastic, but your interruptions were too much, especially on the Episode 1. Please let us listen to your guest!

I’m a SF resident and when I visited Beau’s store, I was blown away about the sake collection. I’m so glad to meet the owner through this show. I’m Japanese and I’ve never seen that good collection even considering the stores in Japan.

His knowledge of sake must be unbelievable and needs to be shared with English speaking audience. I’m very interested in more episodes between you two! (The Episode 2 was awesome!)

Lastly, I want people to try a sake called “HAKKAISAN” one day. That’s the sake which made me realize “sake is VERY tasty and truly real deal.”

Hiro

By: T. Holland

T. Holland — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:40:31 +0000

Great episode. He was tremendous guest. Really enjoyed it.

QOTD: Drinking a 2000 Terra Brune from Sardinia. Blew my mind. Spent more time smelling the wine than drinking it.
QOTD Subset- My first experience at a Steakhouse- Morton’s. Grew up eating overcooked steak. Had no idea that it could taste so good.

By: Little Jonny

Little Jonny — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:43:01 +0000

Spectacular!!! It was neat to see Gary so excited that he couldn’t get out of the episodes (and Beau’s) way! Wonderfully informative. NE Ohio Represent!

QOTD: My first was probably BBQ. While nuances abound, that process was simple enough that I was able to learn about it quickly. My second was a dram of of Laphroaig at a local BBQ place (theme arising quickly here), which set my mouth ablaze in a whirl of flavors and textures (loved the oily character). Both beautiful moments in my life! I’ll forever be a peat-freak and a Q-head!!!

By: Dan-o

Dan-o — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:20:35 +0000

That may be the best episode that I have seen on WLTV to date.
There was the intrigue factor – a new beverage and an expert guest.
There was chemistry – although you cut him off at the end, there was a real good dialog.

QOTD – There are many epiphanies in life:
- Beverage – the first time I drank Bordeaux hooked me.
- Religion – all things came into focus when my father died.
- Love – meeting my wife!

By: Torque-it

Torque-it — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:05:42 +0000

A “Top Ten Episode” for sure.

QOTD: The first time I tasted truly good homebrew – it was at one of the first meetings of Idaquaffer Brew Club in Boise ID, circa ~1983. Prior to that, commercial beer was well, commercial beer, and homebrews had a yeasty/cider off taste. That Idaquaffer club brew was a malty, hoppy, wonder and set me off into the world of homebrewing and craft beers. My love of wine has been an evolution of that moment.

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:51 +0000

Best episode ever, hands down.

QOTD: Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout. I bought a sixer on a whim, back when I thought Stella was a great beer. When I drank the first bottle I thought, “too sweet.” When I drank the second bottle I thought, “too burnt.” When I drank the third bottle it just clicked.

By: TimCthefilmguy

TimCthefilmguy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:18:49 +0000

QOTD – Blew 2 full days of per diem on one meal at Willi’s Wine Bar in Santa Rosa in ‘03. Awesome small plates and several great wines but had the epiphany with an 02 Sonoma Pino Noir. It actually made me laugh out loud when I drank it, it was so perfect. Didn’t know enough then to even remember who made it. Never tasted a Pino since that I have liked, but it started me down the path. I’m glad you used the word because ‘epiphany’ is how I’ve always described that moment.