Should Sake Be Refrigerated?

Prior to opening, most sake can be kept at room temperature in a dark place. ... To keep its original taste, it should be stored in the fridge because microorganisms hibernate at temperatures lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For ginjo and daiginjo, it is best to put it in the fridge, too.

Does sake go bad if not refrigerated?

The best way to store unopened bottles of sake is to keep them in the pantry at room temperature. ... An unopened bottle of sake will keep for 6 to 10 years in the pantry. Opened bottles of sake will keep in the fridge for 1 to 2 years. It's best to consume the product within a year or less for optimal flavor.

Can you store sake at room temperature?

It is better to keep sake in a dark place. Ordinarily, the refrigerator is the best place for storage. The best storage temperature is approximately 41 °F, but sake can be safely stored at temperatures under 59 °F. Sake comes without a cork, which helps preserve it from such factors as humidity and oxidation.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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