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Sake & Cheese Pairing Class & Brewery Tour

A curated cheese board with sake tasting glasses at class

About this class

Learn to pair sake and cheese — fun, interactive, and absolutely delicious.

Step away from that bottle of vino and join us to sample the absolute best beverage to pair with cheese — we are talking about sake! If you haven't yet tried pairing craft sake and premium cheese, you are in for a revelation.

We'll explore a wide range of flavors and textures, and together we'll discover the most exciting combinations of sake styles and cheeses from around the world. The experience is fun, interactive, and absolutely delicious. Join us at Brooklyn Kura to learn about sake where sake is made!

What's included

  • A welcome sake to get you started
  • A brief intro to sake and cheese basics
  • Guided tasting of 5 Japanese craft sakes from different regions, paired to perfection with 5 outstanding cheese varieties
  • Exploration of sake and cheese production styles and terroir
  • Nibbles and spreads on your cheese board to take the pairing over the top
  • Handouts so you can bring your sake-and-cheese knowledge home
  • Guided tour through our sake brewery to finish
Our guide leading a brewery tour among the tanks at Brooklyn Kura A cheese plate and tasting glasses ready as the Sake and Cheese class begins The long table set with cheese boards and tasting flights for the pairing class

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Timothy Sullivan

Meet your teacher — Timothy Sullivan

Director of Education and lead instructor at the Sake Studies Center. Over 19 years of sake teaching experience, awarded the title of Sake Samurai by the Japan Sake Brewers Association in 2007. Timothy brings deep knowledge and hands-on brewing experience to every class.

Good to know

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellation and rescheduling can be accommodated up to 24 hours before the class. Refunds are issued minus the booking service fee, which is withheld by our ticketing partner AnyRoad and can't be refunded by us. Use the Modify Booking link in your confirmation email. (If we ever have to cancel a class on our end, you receive a 100% refund.)

Where do classes take place?

At the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura — Industry City, Building 6, Inner Courtyard, 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

I have dietary restrictions — can you accommodate?

Contact us at info@sakestudiescenter.com before your class and we'll do our best to accommodate.

“We loved the sake, the pairings with the cheese and the way Tim conveyed information but also made it feel fun. The space is really beautiful and relaxing. We will certainly come back and bring friends with us.”
— Stella L., New York · Sake & Cheese Pairing

New to sake?

Start with our Introduction to Sake class, or explore temperature and umami in the Warm Sake Tasting.

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