Sake School of America - 日本酒スクール

01/08/2025

Final call! Voting closes on 9th⏱️🙇🏻
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Vote for Sake School of America🙏
Sake School of American has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 SommCon Imprint Awards: Bridge Award 🏆
Voting is limited to one submission per person.
⏱️Public Voting Closes on August 9th
👉Voting Link:sommconusa.com/imprint-awards…

21/10/2024

With Cinve Contest – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 3 months in a row. 🎉

03/10/2024

Hello everyone. Happy World Sake Day! For the first time, we’re offering a 101 Seminar for Awamori! Leading the seminar is our new instructor for the class, Russ King!

This takes place ONLINE over Zoom only on Friday, November 8th, 2024 for one hour between 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST. ⏰

Link will be on our usual bio. 🔗

Registration deadline will be Friday, October 25th, 2024. Don’t wait until the last minute!⏰

21/08/2024

Congratulations to our senior instructor Marie Cheong Thong on becoming 2024 Sake Samurai!!! Well-deserved achievement💮🌸

23/07/2024

F&B Professionals,
Come and join us at Mutual Trading Co Annual Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo will be held on 9/28 Saturday at Pasadena Convention Center. Register:

Discover the flavors of Japan at the Mutual Trading Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo! Join us for the largest showcase of Japanese cuisine, beverages, and restaurant supplies. Connect with industry professionals, suppliers, and renowned chefs at this exclusive event held annually in Los Angeles and N...

03/06/2024

US Bartender Guild Bar Summit in Denver - Day 2 Guy Fieri is the keynote speaker!!!

20/04/2024

Come and Jon us at Craft Beverage Expo x Tasting & Tap Room Expo!!!
Registration : click below👍
https://fastforwardevents.swoogo.com/TastingTapRoomandCraftBeverageExpo/?_gl=1*que1nb*_gcl_au*MzA1MTgxMDcyLjE3MTM1ODAyMzM.

The Tasting & Tap Room Expo™ is the only event that curates the tools, resources and education specific to tasting and tap room owners, operators and managers.

11/04/2024

That is correct!
WSET Level 1 in Wine will be conducted in Japanese!
This is an excellent course for new students. You'll discover the most popular wine varieties and styles, typical wine grapes and their attributes, wine storage and serving techniques, and wine combinations.
Also, you'll try twenty different wines!
Kindly register right away →　https://www.sakeschoolofamerica.com/product/wset-level-1-in-wine-in-person-course-los-angeles-ca-may-4-2024-japanese/

WSETレベル1のWineクラスを日本語で実施致します。
ワインの初心者向けのコースです。
最も人気のあるワインの品種とスタイル、典型的なワインに使われるブドウとその特性、ワインの保管と提供のテクニック、ワインの組み合わせなどを楽しく学ぶことができます。
さらに、20種類のワインをお試しいただけるとても充実した授業構成になっています。
ぜひご登録ください！→ https://www.sakeschoolofamerica.com/product/wset-level-1-in-wine-in-person-course-los-angeles-ca-may-4-2024-japanese/

04/04/2024

🏯Brewery Spotlight: Katsuyama Shuzo🏯
May 2, 2024 PT | 8pm ET
Sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9617122475857/WN_bGW3FpBTQQqSrmxsCuJxmw

Our spotlight travels to Katsuyama Shuzo, the revered maker of the Katsuyama sake label. Established in 1688 in Miyagi prefecture, Katsuyama was appointed by one of Japan’s most famous military commanders and samurai, Date Masamune, in 1857 to produce sake for the feudal lords of the present-day Sendai Domain.

We will be joined by Euka Isawa, Representative of Katsuyama Shuzo, where we will learn about the history of the brewery and the surrounding area. We will also discuss Katsuyama and Euka’s future projects. We will hold a Q&A at the end of the session, so come and join us for a ride into the past and future of Katsuyama!

Estimated time: 1hr 15 min
We look forward to seeing you!

Website: https://www.katsu-yama.com/en/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katsuyamasake
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katsuyamasake
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

27/02/2024

🌾Brewery Spotlight: Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi)🌾
March 26, 2024 PT | 8pm ET
Sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017081239484/WN_xbCAOmtOSpSutFrmtiA8rA

Our spotlight highlights Yaoshin Shuzo, the famous maker of Gangi sake. Located in Yamaguchi prefecture, Yaoshin was founded in 1877 along the “gangi”, or stone stairs that run alongside the Imazu River in Iwakuni City.

We will be joined by Yaoshin Shuzo’s President and Managing Director, Hisashige Kobayashi, where we will learn about his philosophy on making honest sake, unique features of the brewery and characteristics of Gangi sake. We will hold a Q&A at the end of the session, so come and dive into the world of Gangi!

Estimated time: 1hr 15 min

---Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi) Links---
Website: https://yaoshin.co.jp/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaoshinshuzou
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gangi_yaoshinshuzou/

24/01/2024

Brewery Spotlight: Katoukichibee Shouten (Born)
February 26, 2024 PT | 8pm ET
Sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017060584065/WN_7QsJvndpRx6OLWz3jcEKZQ

Our spotlight is back and brighter than ever with Katoukichibee Shouten as the star. Located in Fukui prefecture, Katoukichibee Shouten has produced top-notch sake since 1860. Many know this brewery as the makers of the award-winning BORN sake.

We will be joined by Katoukichibee Shouten's charismatic 11th Generation President & CEO Atsuhide Kato and System Engineer & Chief Clerk Mr. Hirasawa. During the webinar, we will peek inside the brewery and find out what kind of music is played while their moromi (mash) ferments among other not-so-known facts about how this unique brewery operates. This webinar is a rare treat for both budding BORN sake drinkers and hardcore fans. We will have a Q&A at the end of the session, so come thirsty for answers!

Estimated time: 1hr 15 min

16/01/2024

It's here and it's launching early... Say hello to Sake School of America's scholarship program! Are you as excited as we are? 🤩

Our scholarship program offers awards for our Sake Adviser, Shochu Adviser, and International Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier) courses and is open to those working on the floor of a restaurant/bar/on-premise establishment, or a liquor specialty store.

Scholarship recipient selection will happen throughout the year, so there are multiple chances to apply. We are now accepting applications!🧑‍🎓📖

Find out more by visiting our website: https://www.sakeschoolofamerica.com/ssa-scholarships/