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Event Recap: Mad About Genshu, Our First Sake Gumi Social!
November 16, 2015
We had our very first Sake Gumi Social last weekend -- it was a BLAST! This event was exclusive to Sake Gumi members, held at Ramen Shop's new bar annex.
Upcoming Event: Sake Gumi Social: Mad About Genshu
October 22, 2015
What is genshu? Learn all about cask-strength sake – robust sakes that are usually 19-20% ABV – with Jake Myrick (Sequoia Sake, SF). At Ramen Shop, Oakland.
Sake Gumi News: Just Junmais (Oct 2015)
October 18, 2015
Hakushika Goka Sennenju Junmai Daiginjo, Hatsumago Junmai Kimoto, Yuki Otoko (Snow Yeti) Junmai, Fukucho Hattanso Junmai sake.
This Just In: Hard Strong Diamond Cut Sake Glass
October 9, 2015
A high quality sake deserves a high quality vessel to complement and showcase its flavor. Features a diamond cut etching at the base of each 5 oz flute.
The Road to Becoming a Certified Sake Professional with John Gauntner
October 5, 2015
John Gauntner's Sake Professional class in San Francisco. The three-day course covers the sake-making process, tastings, more.
Event Recap: Hakkaisan Brewery Sake Tasting @ Alchemy Bottle Shop
September 7, 2015
A lecture and sake tasting event with Hakkaisan brand ambassador Tim Sullivan (Urban Sake) at Alchemy Bottle Shop on Grand Avenue, Oakland.
Sake Nomi in Seattle
August 24, 2015
We visit Sake Nomi in Seattle, a pioneer in sake retail shop and tasting room in the U.S.
Happy Hour: Don't Call This a Saketini
August 17, 2015
Don't Call This a Saketini is a take on the traditional Martini, using a dry sake instead of vermouth.
Come See Us at Sake Summit This Weekend!
August 6, 2015
The third annual Sake Summit in San Francisco is your chance to try pretty much all the sakes that are available for consumption in the Bay Area.
A Visit to Sake One Brewery in Oregon
August 3, 2015
We visited Oregon sake brewery, Sake One. Operating since 1998, Sake One produces all Momokawa sakes.
Upcoming Event: Hakkaisan Brewery Sake Tasting @ Alchemy Bottle Shop
July 23, 2015
It's been a crazy sake week here at Umami Mart -- first we launched the...
Introducing SAKE GUMI, Our Monthly Sake Subscription Program
July 22, 2015
We choose the sakes and you drink them! Sake Gumi is is our way of making sakes available nationwide. Two bottles a month sent to you.