AcidityAcidity (酸度): How much acid the sake has. Higher feels bolder and crisper, lower softer.Japanese酸度（さんど）GroupTaste & numbersFrom “Types of sake”Read “Types of sake”Related termsSake meter value (SMV)A rough sweet/dry guide: positive is drier, negative sweeter. Best read together with acidity.Amakuchi / karakuchi (sweet / dry)Sweet or dry on the palate. Sake meter value and acidity are a guide, but aroma and temperature change the impression too.Updated 30 September 2026Back to the glossaryAll guides
