Get into the festive spirit with Sip & Decorate in Kings Heath! Led by sake professional Klaudia Sobiechowska, this event features a tasting of four distinct sakes paired with two cookies to decorate with icing. The workshop is perfect for a date night, a fun evening out with friends, or a sweet solo adventure. Learn...
Experience the warmth of winter at the Sake Workshop hosted by Japan Village in Brooklyn. Enjoy an immersive afternoon of sake tasting, cocktail making, and discover a variety of sakes—including exclusives from Japan Village. The workshop covers the art of properly heating and serving hot sake, with expert guidance. Japanese bites will be served to...
Explore the world of sparkling Japanese sake at the AWA SAKE Master Class, designed especially for foreign residents in Japan! This hands-on event provides an introduction to AWA SAKE, including guided tastings from six breweries and insightful lectures from sake makers themselves. Uncover the personality and flavors unique to AWA SAKE and enjoy sparkling sake...
Experience a guided tour through New York's premier sake brewery, Brooklyn Kura. Led by Director of Education Timothy Sullivan, this interactive tour takes you behind the scenes of the city's first sake brewery. Discover the sake production process with expert staff and take in the sights, sounds, and aromas of the brewery floor. The experience...
Level up your sake knowledge with the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake, offered online by the Sake School of America. This intermediate course dives into technical details of sake production and builds on foundational concepts, making it perfect for enthusiasts, professionals, and those pursuing certification. The course includes two full days of instruction, plus...
Celebrate the end of the year with the Birmingham Sake Club at their festive Christmas Party! Enjoy a night featuring world-class Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute sakes, Christmas bites, and a special guest speaker—Oliver Hilton-Johnson of Tengu Sake—sharing stories about the legendary Noguchi Naohiko. Taste six exclusive Noguchi vintages, including Junmai 2021 and several 2018 and...
Dive into Japan’s sake culture with the Sake School of America’s Certified Sake Adviser Course. This online event will take you through the history, brewing techniques, and rich traditions of sake, guided by expert instructors. The intensive course runs on December 17, offering a comprehensive education for all enthusiasts—from curious beginners to budding connoisseurs. An...
Curious about sake or looking to deepen your appreciation? Head to Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn for a guided tasting through a variety of sake styles, led by one of the brewery's taproom bartenders. Explore how production techniques affect flavor, aroma, and texture, and join lively discussions while sampling delicious sake. This event welcomes both...
Click Here for Tickets: https://www.brooklynkura.com/pages/events#id=guided-brewery-tour-and-sake-tasting Join expert brewery staff at Brooklyn Kura for a unique, hands-on sake experience. Start with a behind-the-scenes tour of New York’s premier sake brewery, learning about their process and the craftsmanship behind every batch. The experience continues in the taproom, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting flight of three Brooklyn...
The Sake Scholar Course Online (Winter 2026) is an advanced study program dedicated to sake and shochu. Beginning January 5, 2026, over six sessions, you'll explore all 47 prefectures of Japan by examining regionality, history, geography, ingredients, and brewing techniques. The course concludes each class with an in-depth discussion about breweries and provides a curated...
Discover the art of sake brewing at Brooklyn Kura, New York's premier sake brewery. This interactive tour is guided by expert brewery staff, who will walk you through the production facility so you can soak in the sights, sounds, and unique aromas of the process. The experience concludes in the taproom with a guided tasting...
Explore the world of warm sake in Sendai at the 'Kantastic with Guinomi Passport' event! This sake-focused gathering features renowned local venues and sake masters, offering tastings, specialty bento boxes, and an original flat sake cup for attendees. Two sessions are available, each limited to 180 participants. Hosted by the Kantastic Executive Committee and Guinomi...
Join Brooklyn Kura's expert staff for an immersive brewery tour and sake tasting experience in New York's first sake brewery. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the production facility, enjoy the sights and aromas of the brewery, and wrap up with a guided tasting flight featuring three types of Brooklyn Kura sake. The tour...
The Sake Sommelier Association brings its highest sommelier qualification, the Master Sake Sommelier (M.S.S.), to the United States for the first time. This intensive program is designed for Certified Sake Sommeliers seeking the pinnacle of sake service. Expect a small, focused cohort, rigorous blind tastings, and in-depth service drills. The course is co-led by industry...
Japan Sake & Shochu Academy is an immersive, week-long course in Tokyo, designed for those who want to deepen their expertise in sake and shochu. Participants will enjoy classroom instruction from industry experts, hands-on tasting of approximately 90 samples, field trips to sake breweries and distilleries, and opportunities for experiential learning at local bars and...
The Fushimi Sake Fes. 2026 brings together 18 local sake breweries in Kyoto for a fun-filled spring festival. Attendees can enjoy tastings of premium Fushimi sake, interactive events, and a lively stamp rally in collaboration with local festivities. Tickets include four tasting vouchers, and special events will run throughout the day in the Fushimi area....
Dive deep into the craft of sake in Toronto with the Sake Scholar Course at Ki Modern Japanese + Bar! This advanced, three-day program explores sake and shochu from all 47 Japanese prefectures through tastings, history, geography, and production methods. Led by instructor Michael Tremblay, you'll have hands-on tastings, collaborative discussions, and a comprehensive exam...