{"id":23857,"date":"2022-09-10T21:11:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T13:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/?p=23857"},"modified":"2023-01-17T02:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:48:58","slug":"how-long-does-open-sake-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-open-sake-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Open Sake Last"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6628175015234\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6628175015234\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-open-sake-last\/#How_Long_Does_Open_Sake_Last\" title=\"How Long Does Open Sake Last?\">How Long Does Open Sake Last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-open-sake-last\/#How_do_you_know_if_sake_is_spoiled\" title=\"How do you know if sake is spoiled?\">How do you know if sake is spoiled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-open-sake-last\/#How_long_does_open_sake_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long does open sake last&nbsp;in the fridge?\">How long does open sake last&nbsp;in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/how-long-does-open-sake-last\/#How_to_store_sake_after_opening\" title=\"How&nbsp;to store&nbsp;sake&nbsp;after opening?\">How&nbsp;to store&nbsp;sake&nbsp;after opening?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Open_Sake_Last\"><\/span>How Long Does Open Sake Last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open sake typically lasts for about a week to ten days if stored in a cool, dark place and kept tightly sealed. The alcohol content of sake also helps to preserve it. However, it is recommended to consume opened sake within a few days for the best taste.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind an unopened bottle will remain fresh for at least one year, as opposed to one week with an already opened bottle. While some opened sakes can be stored this way safely for years, your best option is to finish your bottle in the next week. If you cannot consume a bottle of unsealed sake within one day, place it in the refrigerator to ensure it is safe for consumption within several weeks. An opened bottle of sake needs to be stored immediately in the refrigerator, tightly sealed, and then can be stored for a period of one to two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sake is best consumed while fresh, but it is possible to effectively extend the life of your sake by using proper storage conditions. Sake is fermented, meaning that it has a longer shelf life, but this does not mean it is immune to spoilage. While sakes effective shelf-life can be longer, in general, it is best enjoyed fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While adding best-before labels to sake bottles is not required in Japan, most people are aware that this is not a beverage meant to be left sitting around for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love to point out that some Japanese sushi restaurants will leave a big sake bottle in the open air until it is sold and gone. For instance, if you keep a 6 year old bottle of sake in your pantry or cupboard, it might be safe to drink, but it might not have great taste anymore. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0925400504007749\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0925400504007749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sake<\/a> made long before you can open it often will not cause health problems when drunk, but it is going to taste different. The changes are the reason why you need to store sake in a cool, dark place, especially once you open the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Store Japanese Sake : Tips for Preserving Good Taste | OKAMI'S SAKE ABC\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9MMxBElfHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch this video to learn about the preservation of Sake for longer period of time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After several days, the flavor does not change a lot, but a week or so later, sake can start resembling another spirit. Once opened, though, sake begins to degrade a lot more quickly, lasting only around 2-4 hours before it is damaged. If the sake has been kept refrigerated (about 41degF) or kept somewhere dark and cool, it is entirely realistic to expect the sake may still be good 2 years later, or even longer (see How Should One Properly Store Sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that one should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/pages\/sake-guide-lesson-4-how-to-store-sake\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tippsysake.com\/pages\/sake-guide-lesson-4-how-to-store-sake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">store<\/a> sake in a place with about a temperature of 20, as that temperature is best for nearly all types of sake. You should make sure that you store sake in 20 degrees Celsius since it is the best temperature for all types of sake. For warm sake, you can microwave your sake for 25 seconds in the mug or warm it over a burner on the lowest setting. It is best to keep the sake on the lowest rack in your refrigerator, to prevent cold temperatures from impacting the products subtle flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If sake is stored at room temperature, quality quickly decreases, both in terms of flavor and freshness. There is no detrimental health effects from drinking sake stored at high temperatures. Unopened sake stored in a cabinet, and even open sake stored in the refrigerator, does not have health problems if consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/web-stories\/is-organic-coffee-healthier\/\" data-type=\"web-story\" data-id=\"68814\">Is Organic Coffee Healthier ?<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, sake is pretty expensive, so properly storing your sake is the best way to make the most out of your beverage. If you are a sake enthusiast, or you are just looking to dip your toes in the pool with this yummy beverage, it is essential that you know how to properly store sake. If you store sake correctly, the sake does not easily spoil, and you will be able to retain the taste of it for a good amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0190040\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0190040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fermentation<\/a> process, sake keeps its flavour for a very long time without needing to be refrigerated. In other words, if sake is put into improper storage conditions, it can begin to lose flavor after a prolonged time. Because alcohol has bacteria-killing effects, the deterioration does not occur instantly, and the sake may last a longer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Types<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fridge<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Freezer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Opened<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 week<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unopened<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 year<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelf life of opened and unopened sake in the fridge and freezer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as the bottle is sealed, the alcohol content prevents the growth of any harmful bacteria, and thus old sake is not hazardous to consume. Even if there is a color change, weird smell, or unusual flavor, there should be no harmful bacteria in your sake, making it safe. You are not going to be ill from a sake if it has soured to the point where it is turned into vinegar, or becomes completely unpalatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sake never goes bad in such a way that it becomes dangerous to drink, but it does deteriorate over time. What you can do is to give the sake a little bit of warmth, and see if it will enhance the flavor &mdash; even if it is a premium bottle, which is kept cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to drink an opened sake bottle ASAP so that you enjoy the best flavors. They say sake must be consumed soon after opening in order to get the flavors and sensations that they want you to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&rsquo;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/powerupcook.com\/best-substitute-for-broccoli-rabe\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2570\">Best Substitute For Broccoli Rabe<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The regular common sake commonly sold at stores is only good for around a year after being made. Although there may be various factors involved, the general rule is to keep sake in the refrigerator and consume within a couple of months. If your pasteurized sake bottles are still unopened, you may have up to two years worth of sake sitting in the pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While wines improve with age, sake is best consumed within one year from the date the bottle was printed on the label. While other spirits, such as wine or whiskey, benefit from ageing, sake is designed to be consumed soon after bottling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_sake_is_spoiled\"><\/span>How do you know if sake is spoiled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sake is a wine that is&nbsp;clear or transparent in color. If there is an&nbsp;appearance of a yellowish hue, it&nbsp;indicates that the oxidation process has ruined the alcohol. If the sake turns yellow, it should be discarded and replaced with new bottles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_open_sake_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span>How long does open sake last&nbsp;in the fridge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since sake oxidizes more gradually than wine, this is a good thing. Drink sake within a week of opening, but the first three days are when it will be at its most enjoyable. Sake should be unopened and used within a year after the bottling date, or within two years if refrigerated or maintained in cold storage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_sake_after_opening\"><\/span>How&nbsp;to store&nbsp;sake&nbsp;after opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sake slowly starts to oxidize once it has been opened. Not as swiftly as wine, though, does its flavor shift. A refrigerator-safe top and airtight storage will help a bottle stay fresh after being opened. However, don&rsquo;t store it for longer and take its use quickly instead of storing it for longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Does Open Sake Last? 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