A lot of comments from people about sweat make me realize how little they understand about brewing. Every brewer sweats hard making beer, wine, or cider, even with industrial equipment. This is one man producing handmade Saké, people. If he ain't sweating, he's doing it wrong. 100% sanitary, btw. I noticed him using best brewing practices throughout. Steaming and fermentation would eliminate any miniscule amount of sweat that got in there in the early stages.

@afterfall8133

2 жыл бұрын

This folks never do hard labour work , hell even 5 Stars restaurant own by Gordon Ramsay the chef will always sweat.

@vonnsswedan2935

2 жыл бұрын

Its not a good product when the maker is not sweating

@arvismorvis7254

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the generation of the Snowflakes, be careful blowing some air into their faces may just kill them 😂

@firstnamesurname2210

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously lol this man picks up pounds of rice, getting them around and you expect him not to sweat?

@eric29armstrong

2 жыл бұрын

Adds flavour

Its so nice to see so much passion in a young person...he should be proud...and train 4 people for expansion...cause this man has the right stuff

These vids really change my perspective. When I see something on a shelf, I used to imagine vast automated factories and warehouses cranking out tons of product, completely devoid of humanity. I see this and know that a person thought about the product. Investing heart and soul in it. I see life and love where before I saw none. It really makes a difference.

@MTMF.london

2 жыл бұрын

You are not wrong about factories cranking out tons of product but most of them are for mass consumption and priced accordingly. This kind of small scale, artisanal, hand made product is aimed at entirely different kind of consumers and most likely quite expensive.

@tridenttalisman8096

2 жыл бұрын

@@MTMF.london indeed. and artisan sake would taste different in every batch. so, it's like an adventure for me as the drinker. i love it.

@YourSenpaiZoro

2 жыл бұрын

Me too bro.🙌🙌

@significantlystrangeboi9929

8 ай бұрын

Amazing, isn't it?

@glidershower

7 ай бұрын

The Temperance in the early 20th century ruined what used to be an old American craft. Up to that point, beer breweries and mash distilleries were very very popular, and regions would have many variants of brews and spirits, usually stemming from ancient family recipes. When temperance died out in the mid/late 30's, most of those small-batch crafts died out, and only macrobreweries like Anheuser-Busch managed to resist the hit, which explains the massive lack of variety in modern American beers until the past two decades. Glad to see micro businesses still carving a niche in the mainstream market. Much rather pay a premium for a quality drink than be disappointed because I saved some money.

Not sure why this was not mentioned, but the reason he is sweating so much is because the koji needs to be at warm (36C/100F) temperature to grow and ferment. Add the hot SoCal sun and in house steaming of rice in a poorly insulated warehouse, you have working conditions more than worthy of heat stroke warnings

@2chanjae

2 жыл бұрын

Plus when it goes to fermentation in goes into this onzyoushizu which means like a oven, but like at 36 Celsius. So yup very very humid and hot

@unquietgrave4444

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the light from the video shooting too. Those things will have you soaked to the soaks in the dead of winter.

@KhanMann66

2 жыл бұрын

Better not tell people how beer is made.

@Melicoy

2 жыл бұрын

Japanese wear cloth on head !!!!

@JohnDoe-dw7or

2 жыл бұрын

@@Melicoy 英語下手だな

If anyone is bugging about him sweating, think about what the kitchens are like at your favorite restaurant. More ppl with more hot conditions with more hands touching a single dish. This is way cleaner than 99.99% of kitchens you eat at. Your own grandmother probably cooked with her bare hands while licking her fingers to taste along the way. Trippin for nun

@Jaomaui

2 жыл бұрын

I mean how do u know. Maybe off camera he is just crapping in the sake.

@thugitz1990

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jaomaui seems probable

@RealECM

2 жыл бұрын

The VAST majority of commercial kitchens have exhaust and make-up air systems that run alongside the buildings A/C to maintain comfortable temperatures in the kitchen. That being said, I wouldn't at all be worried about the cleanliness of his product. It's unfortunate he has to deal with that crazy temp and humidity all day

@ngatatu6591

2 жыл бұрын

Your comment makes me sweat all over my keyboard like a chubby mafioso in a sauna!

@thugitz1990

2 жыл бұрын

@@RealECM with all that, I would sweat within 2 minutes standing at my station on the line. Unless ur garde manger. But even during rush hour I’d sweat even if I was working garde manger.

One minute in and ma man already drenched, that’s how fire the sake gon be 🔥 🔥 🔥

Mad respect to his dedication to hand made sake and his work to produce the best he can. Def gonna get a bottle of this.

I am an artesenal distiller. I have mad respect for this guy. Your not distilling unless your sweating. Artesenal spirits are a labor of love, but they are still labor. I almost laughed when he said sometimes I am working till 1 am. THere have been many a day when I have left my distillery at 11 or 12 pm. Only get get up the next day at 8 am to mash in again. THis guy is the real deal.

Great documentary, love the guy's passion.

After watching several videos inside large sake breweries in Japan, I'm really impressed with how he's using stuff like Home Depot buckets, milk crates, and those big tubs I remember holding balls in school - to make sake. He's doing the same steps, but with what he can get at scale to make it work.

The sweat is a sign of a well done work. I appretiate it very much.

So impressive to see the hard work and dedication it takes to make sake. Not to mention he had to understand the chemistry and engineer the whole process. Keep up the good work.

Beautiful to see somebody that is passionate about what he is into !

GREAT sake here! I didn't really like sake before, but the sake James makes is drinkable like wine. It really made me appreciate the taste of sake. James is a super great guy too!

@iii1429

2 жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy so see comments like this, I live on the other side of earth, but it's always great to hear people appreciate them and their craft!!

@servbotz

2 жыл бұрын

@@iii1429 Luckily I live only 20 mins away from Nova Brewing. And the first time I went, about 6 months ago, James was super friendly and open to chat. I went home with 2 bottles of his namazake and was so amazed by how good it was to drink. I've been to Japan before and even tried 40+ sake from Kurand Sake Mart but never was really able to appreciate the flavors. But the sake from James changed my perspective on it and converted me to a sake drinker! Since then, I've been back multiple times and happy to see him doing so well!

@rezalustig6773

2 жыл бұрын

I like saké as is, so this stuff must be phenomenal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the brewery ships it out of state :(

@gatsuful

2 жыл бұрын

@@rezalustig6773 Not yet ;) we just need to be patient :)

@LinhNguyen-my5my

2 жыл бұрын

then it's not a sake

Super interesting, I had no idea they were making Sake like this in CA. Thank you eater for the brilliant video!

@bansky3237

2 жыл бұрын

U did not even see the full video yet tho

@GregBeckNYC

2 жыл бұрын

There are a few, Sequoia and Den in the Bay area, Setting Sun and Rebel in San Diego, and bigger Japanese companies in Berkeley and L.A., but this is so legit and stands up to any of them

Another inspiring business owner putting their heart and soul into their product. Thank you for these series!

You should be proud, young man. You’re doing your family a great honor. Well done!

"Humbleness" is a good virtue!

praise the sun my dude! Solaris sands his blessing to you and your sake business!

I've been home brewing saki for 8 or 10 years now. I settled on Calrose rice early on. Quite enjoyed this video!

What a lovely guy.

It's very inspiring to see such young people who are masters at their craft on your channel.

This guy is awesome. So much dedication to and love for his craft.

This is a master at his craft. Kudos to him for taking every measure to meet satisfaction at his curiosity

I love his passion. Very cool to see the process. I have a new appreciation for sake.

Sake is amazing. Oh screw the sweat. Seriously. These people know what they doing. Yummy yummy Sake!!!!

I absolutely LOVE his passion!

His hardwork and dedication is what makes him achieve a great product. Amazing job (:

Thank you for this super informative and interesting video. Many of the brewery tours that I've physically been at (ok, probably two irl) didn't really reveal the brewing process to this extent. This dude is a legit scientist.

Hard work and dedication makes great products.

As a brewer, I totally get his passion. Good job. Shout out from the Palouse, NW territory

This dude is super smart AND hard working. Best of luck to you, James!

love to see a craftman doing his work like this video

Theres only so much one man can do while brewing alone, and youve done it all!

Thank you for sharing your culture with your hard work.

Really great overview with nice depth of detail. Gave me, a sake home brewer a few ideas! Respect!

Good for him. Working hard, pursuing his passion. I’ll buy some of his sake.

Everyone should check out the documentary, “the birth of sake”, its tremendously hard work and its amazing that he is doing all of that himself.

What an amazing individual effort

3:41 I love how natural Netflix sfx and the beginning of the music mixed together

Respect the hard work!

That was a comprehensive and succinct coverage of the sake process. Thanks for taking the time. I had the tragic (financially speaking) misfortune of being introduced to premium sake 20 years ago. I'd be a great deal richer today had I stuck to crap hot sake! But my life would have been immeasurably impoverished.

Great education video. I give this man his respect!

Now you’ve got me thinking that I should look at giving this a go here in Australia 🤔

@kixxtheanubis4818

2 жыл бұрын

That would be nice 👍

@diegoa137

2 жыл бұрын

Do it

@ICDeadPeeps

2 жыл бұрын

Live culture sake, I highly doubt there is an oversaturation in any market (especially in Australia) due to the limited window you can truly appreciate it. So, what's stopping you?

@The_momur

2 жыл бұрын

Why not? Sounds like a great idea. I’d love to see Australian sake on the shelves.

@Max-lf4br

2 жыл бұрын

do it please

Looks awesome. Keep it up!

Amazing story, and the guy is inspirational

Proud of you, keep up the good work.

The sweats gives it that distinct flavor!!

Amazing work

love this series

Working almost every day, mostly by himself in the blistering heat, and sometimes until 1am. He has to be one of the hardest working people alive. I'd totally understand if he charged tenfold commercial sake prices. Truly dedicated.

@ericnightmare2695

2 жыл бұрын

😵😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

Legend.

I really enjoyed this.

That’s a look of someone finding his passion! 👍

Literal heart and sweat in making the best, if this doesn't make you wanna buy his sake I don't know what kind you have at home bruh

this process looks like the combination between a mad scientist and a chef

Great job

that was amazing!

I live only like an hour and half away. Should pick some up!

It’s definitely clean alright. Just keep in mind, his sake wouldn’t have turned out successful if it has been contaminated with other bacteria. Making sake is a really sensitive process, hygiene and accuracy is the key.

@tobymartin3143

2 жыл бұрын

9p9pp9pp

@SashaWork339

2 жыл бұрын

@@ccriztoff he aint got no downs syndrome

Great job! 👍

Good information to know!!

Passion = Great Product

great job

Love it ! " It's my job to learn !"

Looks so delicious 🤗😍

Ok, you got me. Now I really want to drink this sake

Dedicated and focused.

great video!!!!!!! love that man !!

Very interesting process

Thank you

Great video man.

super interesting ,,outstanding video

The Homedepot bucket

Nice job !!!

Lovely!

damn went to order some and it's pick up only...gotta add to my list for L.A. it's only a 1 hour flight away for me. gonna get a couple bottles in the future.

I’m gonna buy some now

Very impressed with your knowledge and dedication, but that makes sense since you were a homebrewer previously ! Interesting in that late stage where you let it settle for 2 weeks, couldn't you put it in your smaller corny style kegs and centrifuge it a bit, like one of those a kid's playground merry go rounds, or is that extra time altering things like a secondary fermentation does in bottles ?

He have a great mentality

Very cool!

My dude has hard work shining on his face, lol. Well done, dude!

ok all of this is awesome! the passion, dedication and just the whole video making! Even the soundratcks and music in general. Where do you get it from?? Much love

Goid for him Great story

NGL, I love what happens to the timer at 2:29

Amazing..

Awesome

I make my own shoyu & miso, and this is very recognisable, yet also very informative.

I wanna get into sake!

James, your exposé is bad ass! Texas is a very difficult state to which to ship alcohol. I wish that you could. 🍶 Kanpai! 🇯🇵-🇺🇸

@Tonyhouse1168

2 жыл бұрын

TABC is the WORST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing 🍻⚡️

You guys are worried about sweat but let the FDA allow "a safe amount" of crushed bugs from processing into your everyday food lol 😂😂

@alkaliaurange

2 жыл бұрын

Shh don't tell them about chocolate...

@Maddenfinesser00

2 жыл бұрын

@@alkaliaurange broke my heart when i found out

@maxxgrant5376

2 жыл бұрын

Right. The weed in Michigan is tested way harder than our food supply 😂😂

@Maddenfinesser00

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxxgrant5376Lmaooo im in cali bro so I feel you

@KhanMann66

2 жыл бұрын

Bugs, mice, poop all add extra flavor.😂

Everyone’s worried about the sweat. I am worried about him breathing in spores when inoculating the rice and handling the Koji.

@Thegiftthecurse

2 жыл бұрын

I was worried about both… I’m like no mask with those spores can’t be safe

@juannaym8488

2 жыл бұрын

Those spores are probably not dangerous. You constantly breathe in some spores and most just die inside of you without doing anything

@KhanMann66

2 жыл бұрын

It’s safe. You breathe in spores everyday.

Sweat?! What about all the wine people drink that's been mashed w bare feet?

Respect

Respect hero

BRAVO

Never been a sake person but this video made me more interested in it.

Nice

James, Be careful inhaling the Koji spores. Great video and product!