Live Music w/ Pando & Casey Berman
Join us for another synthursday featuring two sets of modular ambient sounds by our friends pando & Casey Berman!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Elijah Shiffer & The Robber Crabs
Introducing saxophonist Elijah Shiffer and the Robber Crabs! Join us for a night of jazz featuring Christian Cail (guitar), Ben Rolston (bass) and Colin Hinton (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Abe x Robin
It’s the debut of Abe & Robin with some fresh and elegant bites (vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Off-Beat Jazz
Introducing our first-ever big band - Off-Beat Jazz is coming to the taproom for a night of jazz classics!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
BYO Book Club
BYO Book Club hosted by Kenzi is back!
Contrary to ordinary book clubs, this one has no assigned reading!! Join us for a community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers (or the reading-curious). Make new friends, discover new books, share what you’ve been reading, or take a peek at our new library.
No sign-up required.
Jazz Night w/ Nicholas Mycio Trio
Our friend and guitarist Nicholas Mycio returns to the taproom once again with his jazz trio featuring Kyle Colina (bass) and Sam Mccarthy (drums)!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Noah Stoneman Duo
Pianist Noah Stoneman makes his debut at the taproom for a night of jazz fusion featuring Felix Moseholm on bass.
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Jazz Night w/ The Next Tenoration
Enjoy a night of sax-forward jazz featuring Brendan Mark (sax), Matt Levine (sax), Jacob Byrd (drums), Zen Lee (bass) and Matthias Smith (keys)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Ben McClintock & The Shape Of Space
Join us for another excellent jazz night with guitarist Ben McClintock and The Space of Space featuring
Teresa Sanchez (bass),
Jun Iida (trumpet) and
Jeffrey Almonte (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Live Music w/ Victoria Finehout-Vigil
Singer-songwriter Victoria Finehout-Vigil is returning to the taproom for a stripped down acoustic performance!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!.
Food Pop-Up w/ Onigiri Noah
Onigiri Noah is back with a selection of ready-to-go onigiri to pair with your sake!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Kazuho Murakami Quintet
Trombonist Kazuho Murakami makes his bandleading debut at the taproom for a night of stellar jazz featuring Arina Fujiwara (piano), David Najera Gonzalez (drums), Timothy Johnson (guitar), and Mason O'Donnell (bass)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Yoko Nips
Yoko Nips is back with another takoyaki pop-up! There will be a gluten free takoyaki, as well as a wide selection of sweet and savory vegan/gf treats.
Jazz Night w/ Zach Lambert & Michael Howe
Lets get cozy with another evening of jazz by the guitar and saxophone duo of Zach Lambert and Michael Howe!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Wry Observations
Don’t miss out on an acoustic indie set from taproom newcomer Wry Observations!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Jazz w/ Niwa Duo
Saxophonist Tsuyoshi Niwa is back for an afternoon of cozy jazz duets with guitarist Hajime Yoshida!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, suggested donation for performers encouraged
New Sake Release Party!
This Sunday we’re unveiling the first edition in our KOME series featuring Koshihikari rice in collaboration with the rice factory! Taste this brand-new limited release, and enjoy the perfect pairing of yaki onigiri and kasujiru made with the same rice as the sake. Let’s enjoy some cozy jazz by the Niwa Duo together while we learn more about Koshihikari and our friends at the rice factory!
Kome means rice, the core ingredient of sake. Here at KSW, we make our sake with Calrose rice, a hybrid of a sake rice brought over by the first Japanese immigrants and an American native long grain rice. Koshihikari is the most loved rice for eating in Japan, born in Niigata prefecture. Today, Koshihikari is the most grown rice variety and still very popular in Niigata. Our Koshihikari rice was milled by our friends at The Rice Factory in Scarsdale, NY, then brewed in a smaller batch at Kato Sake Works. Our brewer, Maxine, has family in Niigata; her mom grew up there and now (believe it or not!) works at The Rice Factory. Maybe you can see why we chose Koshihikari as the first of this rice series?
Jazz Night w/ The Grautet
The Grautet returns at last for a night of jazz featuring Andrew Grau (Bass), Keegan Riley (trumpet), David Engelhard (Sax), Moe Thompkins (trombone), Dan Saulpaugh (Guitar) and Dan Fernandez (Drums).
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Miles Mindlin Trio
Guitarist Miles Mindlin makes his taproom debut with his trio featuring Jayla Chee (bass) and Finn Wiest (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
DJ Set w/ EMMALINE
EMMALINE is back for another high-energy DJ set! Come by for a night of uptempo house and Japanese electronic deep cuts.
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Belle Shea
Belle Shea is back at last with an afternoon set of sweet acoustic folk tunes!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Sute
Sute is back with another elegant menu of savory Korean pancakes!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Seungmin Jung Quartet
Bassist and bandleader Seungmin Jung is back, this time with his trio featuring Dylan Kries (sax), Adam Wacks (drums), and Xavier Kim (keys)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Fred Hua of Nhà Mình
Fred Hua, our friend and chef at Nhà Mình, is finally returning for an afternoon of creative fusion treats, including Vietnamese Boat Wraps with various toppings.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Sal Alexander & Friends
It’s the return of drummer and bandleader Sal Alexander for a fun and fresh jazz fusion jam!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ hattie
Come by and get cozy for an evening of sad girl indie with hattie!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
NYE Party!
Come ring in the new year with us at the taproom!
Let’s celebrate the end of a great year together - we’ll be open late enjoying traditional Toshikoshi Soba, a special raffle, and a midnight sake toast. Join us for our last big party of 2024!!
Live Music w/ Gavon Mitchell
Resident performer Gavon Mitchell is back for a spirited afternoon of acoustic jams!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Lionheart Confections
Our new friend and pastry chef Lionheart Confections is popping up at the taproom with a selection of decadent donuts!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ The Next Tenoration
Enjoy a night of sax-forward jazz featuring Brendan Mark (sax), Matt Levine (sax), Jacob Byrd (drums), Zen Lee (bass) and Matthias Smith (keys)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Yoko Nips
Yoko Nips is back with another takoyaki pop-up! There will be a gluten free takoyaki, as well as a wide selection of sweet and savory vegan/gf treats.
Jazz Night w/ Yuto Mitomi Quartet
Saxophonist and bandleader Yuto Mitomi returns with his quartet featuring Aaron Bahr (trumpet), Jakob Dreyer (bass), and Takehiro Shimuzu (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
KFC Christmas Eve Pajama Party
Merry KFC-Mas - the most wonderful day of the year!! Join us next week in the taproom on Christmas Eve wearing your favorite holiday PJs and share in some KFC. Ayako and Shinobu famously participate in the Japanese tradition of eating KFC on Christmas every year, and whether you celebrate the holiday or not, we’ll have fried chicken waiting for you in the taproom on December 24! We can’t wait to see you there in your favorite PJs or ugly sweater!
Join us for our very favorite holiday tradition: our Christmas Eve KFC pajama party! Come by in your evening best and enjoy some fried chicken and sides with your sake.
Live Music w/ Stelladrive
Introducing Stelladrive for an afternoon set of stripped-down soulful indie rock!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Super Chori
Introducing our new friends Super Chori with a selection of Argentinian sandwiches and savory treats!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Niko Nyman Trio
It’s the debut of vibraphonist Niko Nyman for a night of jazz shredding featuring Ben Petkaitis (bass) and Carson Grimes (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)