MN Rice and Milling

We have Yamadanishiki now available in 60 and 70 percent mill rates.

Yamadanishiki is a medium grain sake rice, famous for its use in high-quality sake. It is particularly desired by sake brewers for its ability to absorb water and dissolve easily.

Yield: 10 kg of rice yields approximately 12,000ml (16 – 750ml bottles) at regular strengh (15-16%) alcohol.

http://mnrice.com/product/yamadanishiki/

Yamadanishiki | Minnesota Rice and Milling Yamadanishiki is a medium grain sake rice, famous for its use in high-quality sake. It is particularly desired by sake brewers for its ability to absorb water and dissolve easily.

Here is a great sake database for choosing a sake by rice variety. Thanks Urban Sake! http://ow.ly/PKntw

Add moisture to rice before washing and soaking?

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Great Article on Yamada Nishiki: Yamadanishiki Reigns Supreme Among Sake-Brewing Rice Varieties http://ow.ly/PcvrG

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How long does it take to mill to Daiginjo grade or 50% seimaibuai? A minimum of 33 hours! http://ow.ly/OALXi

Blue Current, a fellow American sake brewery is raising funds through Kickstarter. Check out the video.
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Blue Current Brewery: Handcrafted American Sake Handcrafting sake in small batches using traditional methods and the finest natural ingredients on the coast of Maine.