Sake Brewed in Space Sells for $2.2 Million, Manufacturer Eyes Moon Brewery
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A small bottle of Japanese sake, fermented in space, was sold for 110 million yen (approximately $710,000 USD). The manufacturer, Dassai, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is now exploring the possibility of brewing sake on the moon by 2050.
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- Q: How much did the space-brewed sake sell for?
- A: The sake sold for 110 million Japanese yen, which is approximately NT$22 million or about $710,000 USD.
- Q: Who was involved in brewing sake in space?
- A: The Japanese sake manufacturer Dassai collaborated with the aerospace company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
- Q: Where was the sake fermented?
- A: The sake was fermented aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in a simulated lunar gravity environment.
- Q: What are the future plans for sake brewing?
- A: Dassai aims to establish a sake brewery on the moon by 2050.
- Q: What is the flavor profile of the space-brewed sake?
- A: A Dassai spokesperson described it as having a distinct acidity, balanced and rich flavor.