Classes / Warm Sake Tasting
Exploring sake temperature and pairing — warm sake, done right, is a revelation.
For a long time, warm sake has gotten a bad rap! But it can be absolutely delicious when you pick the right sake and the right temperature. Join us for this exciting exploration of sake temperature and the joys of warming sake — the perfect way to explore the subtle umami and richness of premium sake.
We'll contrast chilled sake with the same sake served warm, and enjoy carefully selected food pairings to round out the tasting flight. In all, we'll taste five kinds of sake, each paired with a delicious bite to bring out the flavors and textures. As always, this class includes a behind-the-scenes brewery tour to see how sake is made at NY State's first sake brewery.
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.
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.)
At the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura — Industry City, Building 6, Inner Courtyard, 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.
Yes — no prior sake knowledge needed. It's also a favorite second class for Introduction to Sake graduates.
“Timothy is awesome. A wealth of knowledge, a great speaker, engaging, informative, and attentive… The sake selection was excellent, the comparison to demonstrate chilled vs warm — especially while trying to dispel the myth that only bad sakes are heated — really pushed the point home how all sorts of sake can be enjoyed both ways.”
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