Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura

Sake class offering by the Sake School of America: Take your sake expertise further with this advanced WSET certification course designed for professionals ready to master tasting and sake categories.

📍 Online + In-person (Brooklyn Kura, NYC)
📅 June 1, 8, 22 & July 7, 2026
📝 Exam: July 8, 2026 (in-person)
⏳ Registration deadline: May 8, 2026

Registration closes May 8, 2026. Visit SakeSchoolofAmerica.com for details

Level up your sake knowledge with us!!

The Sake Server Certification course from the Sake Studies Center returns on Monday, May 4th hosted in Brooklyn Kura’s taproom from 10AM–5PM.

This immersive program covers everything from service techniques to food pairings, designed for bartenders, sommeliers, retail pros, and curious beginners alike. No prior experience required—just a passion for sake.
Complete the course, take the online exam, and earn your official Sake Server Certification diploma. Plus, join a vibrant global community of industry leaders and enthusiasts.

Spots are limited—sign up now through the link in bio.

Save the date! Our next Introduction to Sake class takes place next week: Saturday, May 2nd! This experience is ideal for anyone curious about sake or looking to deepen their appreciation.

Come hang out at Brooklyn Kura’s Taproom for an interactive experience where you’ll taste, learn, and explore. You’ll enjoy a guided flight of premium American-made sakes, paired with bites that bring out the best in each one. We’ll also take you behind the scenes with a Brewery Tour to see how sake is made.

Sign up through the link in our bio!

Pasteurization in sake (火入れ, hi-ire) is all about balancing stability vs. freshness. Heating to ~60–65 °C deactivates enzymes and microbes, which prevents spoilage—but it also subtly changes aroma, texture, and flavor. The variations tweak when (or if) that heat is applied, and each one lands differently in the glass.

Manhattan, we’re coming your way!

Catch the Sake Studies Center around the borough: this Wednesday, April 22nd at Astor Center for our Elements of Sake course and Friday, May 15th at Murray’s Cheese for a Sake and Cheese Pairing class.

We can’t wait!

Join us at Astor Center this spring!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 22nd | 6:30-8:30

The Elements of Saké is a fun and informative way to dive into the world of premium saké. We’ll walk you through every step of the saké production process to show you how master brewers go from rice and water to what the Japanese call “the drink of the gods. Come learn all about saké’s many expressions and how it’s enjoyed in Japan. Kanpai!

Classes includes a Q&A session with Instructor Timothy Sullivan.

What you can expect:

1 Welcome saké
6 Tasting pours of saké
Guided tasting plate
A 20% discount on all sakés tasted to use in-store after class

Level: Beginner
Style: Guided Saké Tasting
Food Served: Guided Tasting Plate
Good for: Saké tasting, tasting event in NYC, wine class NYC

TICKETS AT LINK IN BIO✨

April 25th!! Come hang out with us for our Sake & Cheese Pairing Class and Brewery Tour.

This class is a regular favorite…there’s so much to explore when pairing creamy, punchy cheeses with a range of thoughtfully selected sakes. We’ll also take you behind the scenes to show how everything’s made.

Grab a spot on our website.

At the Sake Studies Center, nothing brings us more joy than sharing our love of sake and helping others discover everything there is to know about it!

Mark your calendars! Our next Introduction to Sake class is happening on April 12th—perfect for anyone ready to take their first step toward becoming a sake connoisseur.

It will be a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the fundamentals of sake and enjoy a curated tasting of premium American-made sakes and bites designed to elevate each pour. You’ll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes brewery tour to see exactly how it all comes together.

Reserve your spot through our website!

We are so excited for second ever Advanced Sake Studies Certification class series – April 20th and April 27th! *We have just a few tickets left*

Elevate your expertise in sake with this immersive two-day program at Brooklyn Kura. Designed for hospitality professionals, beverage educators, and dedicated enthusiasts, the course combines in-depth classroom study with hands-on brewery experience, giving participants the rare opportunity to engage directly in sake production.

Topics include sake ingredients, rice varieties, production styles, history, and professional service standards. Participants will also undertake a comprehensive in-person examination, including theory questions, short essays, and blind tasting, to earn the Advanced Sake Studies Certification and lapel pin—an acknowledgment of professional-level competency in sake.

Sign up through the link in our bio.

Welcome to Sake Samurai Michael Tremblay who brings his outstanding Sake Scholar course back to the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura today. Kanpai and best of luck to all students!