Best Sake for Curry
6 Japanese sake matched to curry （カレー）, each with a tasting reason and a source.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.66 light, f6=0.49 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.70 light, f6=0.53 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.78 light, f6=0.39 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.66 light, f6=0.41 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.73 light, f6=0.44 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
Light, crisp and dry (f5=0.65 light, f6=0.42 dry) resets the palate between bites of spicy curry; the clean finish cuts the heat and fat rather than amplifying it.
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