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Chiyomusubi Shuzo Sake Tasting
February 17, 2020
We celebrated muroka sakes in January. So what does muroka mean? Muroka is comprised of the...
Not Your Mom's Nigori (February 2020)
February 15, 2020
Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 200 members throughout California. Join today! My goal...
Getting to Know Beekeeper Yoko
January 29, 2020
Most of you know Yoko – our fearless leader and beekeeper! Inspired by our Umamiventure to a...
Hachee's Knees
January 29, 2020
In celebration of Yoko's most recent honey harvest, I've come up with a simple recipe for...
Muroka (January 2020)
January 15, 2020
Why muroka? Some brewers say they want to preserve the characteristics of the water, while...
Batch 8 Release with Den Sake Brewery
January 3, 2020
It's incredible how successful Den Sake has become in just a short year - while...
Brad's Shochu Hot Toddy
December 19, 2019
Our bartender Brad has been with us since we first opened our bar in May....
Yeast #9 (December 2019)
December 15, 2019
 Arase-san of Heiwa Shuzo says he uses Yeast #9 because it’s, “strong against other bacteria,...
2019 Staff Picks!
December 11, 2019
Check out what we're gifting this holiday season! Hard Strong Fino Rocks Glass"I got this as...
Welcome to Shochu Gumi!
December 1, 2019
We're proud to introduce Shochu Gumi! This is the first installment of what I hope will...
Umami Mart x Studio Arhoj Gallery Wall
November 27, 2019
When Kayoko and I were thinking about how to layout the interiors for our new...
Japanify: Shiojake Donabe Rice
November 22, 2019
A few weeks ago, Kayoko and I were invited to our friend Mariko's house. Along...