Sunflower Sake
Explore a wild and unique sake lineup from Terada Honke, a brewery in Katori, Chiba known for its natty, traditional techniques. Taste four different sake (with an optional bonus for a total of five) rarely seen together, including Shizen no Manma, Daigo no Shizuku, Katori 80, Katori 90, and a $10 bonus pour of Kaikoshu 1996. The $20 fee is…
Join Sunflower Sake for an engaging conversation and tasting with Yumiko Munekyo, co-founder and CEO of Sake Suki, celebrating their US launch of Hanakaze hopped craft sake. Discover the latest imported sake brands shaping trends in Japan and the American sake scene. Your $20 ticket includes a tasting of four sakes, a seated talk, and a $20 credit toward the…
Experience an in-depth sake tasting and guided talk with guest brewers Miho Imada (Fukucho Shuzo, Hiroshima) and Tetsuro Igarashi (Kumazawa Shuzo, Kanagawa). Hosted by importer Kome Collective, this immersive class features the debut of new sake releases and a lineup of classic pours. Learn about brewing innovation, rice varieties, and fermentation techniques directly from some of the leading minds in…
Explore the fascinating Late Edo period of Japan (1750–1868) through a special sake tasting at Sunflower Sake. This drop-in themed flight will feature five sake varieties inspired by the significant changes and culture of the age, from economic growth and technological advances to pivotal political shifts. For $20, guests can taste four options, or enjoy the flight for free with…
Inspired by classic Japanese izakaya nights, Sunflower Sake is hosting 'After Dark,' a celebratory solstice pop-up with a special twist. Enjoy an evening out on the south loading dock at Olympic Mills, featuring sake highballs and sours, a curated vinyl set from a local regular, and snack bites by Hiori. Wind down the longest day of the year with good…
Immerse yourself in the world of sake with Sunflower Sake's annual Sun201 course in Portland, designed for active and aspiring professionals. Dive into 9.5 hours of interactive instruction covering sake tasting methods, ingredients, production, styles, classifications, history, and more. Unique to Sun201, the curriculum includes sake program management and sourcing aimed at Oregon buyers, and wraps up day one with…
Sample a diverse selection of sake from Hiroshima at this drop-in themed tasting event. Attendees can taste four different styles for $20, or upgrade to five for $25. The base tasting is complimentary with the purchase of two 720ml bottles. This special tasting highlights the unique brewing traditions of Hiroshima, making it a treat for sake lovers and explorers of…
Explore the flavors of Japan’s past with a special sake tasting inspired by the Nara and Heian periods (700–1185 AD). This biweekly drop-in event serves a flight of four curated sakes, bringing to life a fascinating era filled with court intrigue, ostentatious robes, literary innovation, and the emergence of a uniquely Japanese culture. The flight is $20, or free with…
