Edo Era

Industrialization of Sake.

The Edo era saw developments in sake industry whose effects can be seen in sake-making today:

• Kanzukuri

• Popularization of Hi-ire (heat pasteurization)

• Sandanjikomi (three step preparation for fermentation mash)

• Toji System

• Hashira-jochu (alcohol addition)

• Popularization of Seishu/Sumi-zake (clear sake)

• Effects of water on sake