In-Store Tasting Events – Kiminoi April 13th, Hakuto May 4th, Dassai May16th, and Sequoia June 1st
WHEN: Saturday, May 11th; 2:00 – 4:00pm
WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street
WHO: Meet 3 incredible people from 3 incredible sake breweries. Free Tasting 21+ with ID
Talk about a powerhouse sake tasting at True Sake. The good folks at the sake importing company called Sake Tengoku (Marin-based) will feature Daijiro Hosaka from Niigata Prefecture’s famous Jozen Mizunogotoshi sake brewery (Shirataki Shuzou) makers of “SEVEN” and Uonuma Noujun; Hiroshi Inoue President and Master Brewer of Inoue Seikichi Sake Brewery makers of the brand Sawahime, and last but not least Hiroyuki Tsuji President and Master Brewer of Tsuji Zenbei and makers of Sakuragawa and Tsuji Zenbei sake brands.
If you are at all interested in interacting with some of the best and most well-respected sake brewery owners and master brewers then this tasting is for you.
WHAT: “Dassai Blue” Tasting
WHEN: Thursday, May 16th; 4:00 – 6:00PM
WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street
WHO: Meet Dassai Representative Masayo Kobayashi.
Free sake tasting for 21+ with ID
At long last there is a new sake brewery in New York, and you know the brand! Everybody knows the brand. It’s Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Dassai, and they are launching their latest efforts called DASSAI BLUE. DASSAI BLUE is made with koji that is hand-crafted in small batches and mixed with New York spring water to create a truly unique flavor experience. Come be the first to taste this historical sake and get your Blue on! You will be the first West Coast sake lovers to taste “Blue” and you will be first in line to order these special and historical craft sakes.
WHAT: “Sequoia Sake Tenth Anniversary” Tasting
WHEN: Saturday, June 1st; 2:00 – 4:00PM
WHERE: True Sake 556 Hayes Street
WHO: Jake Myrick – Owner/Founder of Sequoia Sake.
Free Sake Tasting 21+ with ID
Jake will personally be pouring their limited 10th Anniversary Reserve Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku Sake. Crafted from 100% California-grown Yamada-Nishiki rice, this sake is a testament to their commitment to quality and innovation. Since the Bay Area has been part of their history and success this is a great way to say hello to Sequoia Sake and wish Jake and Noriko good luck for another decade of excellence in sake