March 19, 2012

How to Brew Sake

by Alison

As the staple spirit at Roka Akor, we wanted to teach you a thing or two about how sake is brewed. Sake Ingredients Five crucial elements are involved in brewing sake: water rice technical skill yeast land & weather The technical skill needed to brew…

March 14, 2012

Arizona now has its very own Certified Sake Professional

by Alison

A Certified Sake Professional can now be found right here in Scottsdale at Japanese steak and sushi restaurant, Roka Akor. Beverage Director Rob Holder has been granted this esteemed designation for his knowledge and experience of sake. As the only Certified Sake Professional in Arizona,…

March 14, 2012

Sake 101

by Alison

Think you finally have a handle on food and wine pairings? Red wine with steak, so on and so forth. Rob Holder, Beverage Director and Certified Sake Professional at Scottsdale’s Roka Akor restaurant, has a few tips for upping the sipping ante at your next…