About Sake ･ Types of Sake and the Characteristics of Each ･ A Buyer's Guide to Sake ･ How to Store Sake Properly ･ Ozeki Sake differences ･ Sake Meter ･ Process/Facilities How to Store Sake Properly Once bottled, sake begins to mature and change color. Sake is particularly sensitive to high temperatures and sunlight and so ideally should be protected from light (by wrapping in newspaper, for instance) and stored where the temperature stays below 20｡C (68｡F). Under these conditions, the average sake can be stored for up to 6 months without any change in quality. Premium sakes, such as ginjoushu and nama chozoushu (which is pasturized only once instead of the usual two times) will last up to 2 months if stored at 10｡C (50｡F); namazake (completely unpasturized sake), if stored at 5｡C (37｡F). All types of sakes are subject to maturing and discoloration, which changes a sake's flavor. This process speeds up once sake is exposed to air, so sake should be consumed quickly after opening.

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