Sato
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Traditional fermented drink made from glutinous rice in Thailand, especially in the north-east. The rice is converted and fermented with a starter of moulds and yeast, similar to Japanese sake. Sato is mild and cloudy and is often brewed for festivals in the countryside.
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Which country does the beer style “Sato” come from?
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
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Correct: Thailand. Traditional fermented drink made from glutinous rice in Thailand, especially in the north-east.