WHAT A VERY SPECIAL MONTH
You’ve waited long enough, our Tokubetsu (Special!) limited release series has finally returned with #7. What makes this batch so special? Drier and slightly more astringent than our regular lineup, this batch reminded our team of Muscadine Grapes, Aloe, and Cacao Nibs. Come by the brewery to grab your bottle or have a glass of the Jikagumi version (straight from the tank) on draft. We’re open Tues-Fri: 4-10pm and Sat-Sun 12-10pm.
In other exciting Taproom news, we’ve introduced our very first cocktail, Green and Gold!
James said it best on our social media: This melon-mint sake is the perfect refreshment for a hot summer day. Inspired by their mixology background, our bartender Delaney dreamed up a drink which would highlight the flavors of our sake without masking or overpowering them. Although we call it a cocktail, it has no hard liquor–only sake and homemade simple syrup. It’s a little closer in concept to our yuzu sake, although unlike Yuzu this will be a draft-exclusive option at the taproom. Give it a try this weekend!
Thanks, Delaney!
A NOTE FROM CALEB :)
Hey y’all,
This is Caleb aka Kato Sake’s sales representative. I hope your summer has been wonderful so far! I know everyone who reads the newsletter knows better than anyone that the brewery has been full steam ahead for quite some time.
I’ve been working with our production team to map out where we’ll be sending all of these cases of sake they’re brewing lately! We realized that y’all, our fabulous newsletter subscribers, might have some restaurants, bottle shops, or event venues that you’d like to see carry Kato Sake. Our supporters certainly have good taste, so we’d love to hear about your favorite North Brooklyn locations. Further details below!
1. After speaking to someone at your North Brooklyn recommendation, stop in the taproom to let us know, or DM us on Instagram @katosakeworks. Please include the business name plus an email or phone number to contact.
2. We’ll touch base with the location to learn more.
3. If your suggested location starts carrying our sake we have a gift waiting for you at our taproom!
Disclaimers:
We self distribute, so please no distributors.
Gift available for in-store pickup only.
STAFF LUNCH WITH RICE FROM LOPES FAMILY FARMS
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Lopes Family Farms, an organic rice farm that has been family owned since 1911. In recent years, they’ve begun to adopt the Duck Rice farming method, where ducks roam the rice patties, eating pests and weeds, completely replacing pesticides. It’s fascinating and I highly recommend looking into their story here! They’re even beginning to grow omachi rice, which can make an incredibly delicious sake. They gifted us with a bag of their organic brown rice, and last week I made a Fish-rice in the rice cooker for our team. Filled with mushrooms, leeks, scallops, sake and mirin, the rice was a perfect base for a savory umami-rich lunch!
The next day, Shinobu turned the leftovers into super delicious congee!
YUM!
PS… We have some exciting plans brewing for World Sake Day… stay tuned!