My guest for Episode Sixteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is Sake Samurai, Michael Tremblay. Michael is like a Master of Wine, but for sake. He is one of only 70 sake samurai in the world. So, when it comes to wanting to learn and know a little more about sake and its place within our world, Michael Tremblay - Sake Samurai, is the guy you want to talk to. In Episode Sixteen of the Fermenting Place [podcast], Michael and I discuss... Sake... surprisingly, as well as becoming a Sake Samurai The Elements of Sake Parallel Fermentation Starch Hearts Magical Water Mapping Great Sake Sites The Emergence of GI Classifications And so much more... obviously. This is a deep dive into sake growing and production, from a brief description of the growing and brewing process, to what the role of place and site and environment plays in the ultimate expression of this most mysterious fermentative beverage. - - Connect: - Michael Tremblay  - @mtrsake / sakescholar.com - Fermenting Place - @fermentingplace / fermentingplace.com - - If you dig what you hear, please consider giving the podcast a follow, subscribe, rate, and comment via your favourite podcast listening platform, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Soundcloud. It takes no time at all, and it really helps the all seeing algorithms discover and connect with new listeners, like you. This episode is brought to you by the Fermenting Place [podcast] Patreon Supporters. Thank You! - - Thanks for listening... and reading this far down! x --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fermenting-place/support