Guide to Japanese Drinks w/ Stephen Lyman - a podcast by Sake On Air

This week’s episode is especially timely, as Justin managed to
squeeze in an interview with StephenLyaman to coincide with the launch of his brand new book, The
Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks, co-authored together with ChrisBunting, author of Drinking Japan, which released
October 1st in the U.S. and is already largely availableinternationally thanks to Tuttle
Publishing.Those familiar with Stephen’s work may associate mostly with Japan’s
beloved indigenous spirit, shochu. Sake On Air’s shochu aficionado, ChristopherPellegrini sat down for an extensive interview with Stephen back in Episode
14. Giving that show a listen first will be a great primer for this week’sdiscussion.



This week’s show is a lot of fun because we delve into a great dealmore than just sake and shochu. A rarity for the show, Stephen’s new book gave
us a great opportunity to discuss Japanese wine, whiskey, beer, cocktails, andhow all of these things play into the greater landscape of ‘drinking in Japan.’



Stephen is currently on the road promoting his new book, so be sure tolisten in for upcoming tour dates, as well as follow him on Twitter and Instagram in order to
keep tabs on the Kyushu-based founder of Kampai.usand East Coast instructor for the Sake
School of America Certified Shochu Advisor Course, and hopefully thank himin-person for his great contribution with The
Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks.We’d love your thoughts and feedback on this week’s episode. Let us
know what excites you about shochu at questions@sakeonair.comYou can always follow us on Instagram, Twiiter, and Facebook, and if you’re so
inclined, our YouTubechannel is finally just about up-to-date as well, for those that prefer
plenty of video-distractions just one click away.Also, reviews
are great. If you have a moment, please do share a few kind words. It helpsthe show like you wouldn’t believe.



Thanks for listening, and kampai!Sake On Air is made possible with the generous
support of the Japan Sake&Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake&Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. Theshow is a co-production between Export
Japan and Potts.KProductions, with audio
production by Frank Walter.Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” is
composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.

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