Written by Christie Clarksville, TN – Kampai! This “cheers” expression in Japanese is meant for the “Drink of the Gods” or nihonshu or sake as it is more commonly known. Made from rice, water, an enzyme known as koji-kin, and yeast, sake is an anomaly because it is classified and served as wine but brewed similarly to beer. It has gained its popularity outside Japan because it is a natural beverage, sulfide-free, gluten-free, can be served eith…
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