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EP8 Todd Bellomy - Exploring Sake with Farthest Star Sake's Founder

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Ready to dive into an intriguing world of sake brewing? Today, we have a conversation with Todd Bellomy, founder and head brewer of Farthest Star Sake, who will unravel the complex process of brewing Sake. From linguistics to sword making to brewing, Todd's journey is anything but ordinary. He will share intricate details of the sake brewing techniques involving a special microorganism, Koji, and a double parallel fermentation process. 

As our conversation flows, Todd reveals his unique experience with Japanese brewing, the thought behind the Farthest Star logo, and his predictions for the sake industry. He takes us into the fascinating world of sake flavors, discussing the distinctive flavors that can be created. Not stopping at that, Todd explains the significant role his family plays in the brewery and their plans for expansion. We find out more about his swordmaking days in Japan, his interest in food and beverage, and how it all led him to start his own sake brewery.

In the concluding segment, we get to touch on the challenges the brewery faces as they plan to expand to different states and the potential advertising opportunities in winter sports. Todd shares a remarkable story about a high school friend turned cousin, and the social media presence of Farthest Star Sake. Join us as we journey into the world of sake brewing with Todd, a true master of his craft. This promises to be an intriguing, fun-filled, and informative episode you wouldn't want to miss.

https://www.fartheststarsake.com/

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