Kato Sake Works

Kato Sake Works Handcrafted Sake. Born in Tokyo, Made in Brooklyn.

June is here!Tuesday, 6/2 at 7pm: BYO Book Club – join hosts Kenzi and Justin for a sake-fueled community meet-up and...
06/01/2026

June is here!

Tuesday, 6/2 at 7pm: BYO Book Club – join hosts Kenzi and Justin for a sake-fueled community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers and the reading-curious (no spoilers please).

Thursday, 6/4 at 6pm: Gallery Reception & Fundraiser for The Birth Of Our Summer Renaissance –we're celebrating Pride with a gallery launch curated by T-okki Studios .studios featuring DJs, a photo booth, cakes, merch, and more all in support of FOR THE GWORLS

Friday, 6/5 at 7pm: Jazz Night w/ Wataru & The Band – saxophonist Wataru Uchida returns to lead his quartet through two sets of classic jazz featuring Shinya Arasuna (guitar), Oleg Osenkov (bass) and Jackson Bernstein (drums)

Saturday, 6/6 at 2pm: Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion – our friends Makan Fusion are back with more delightful Indonesian fusion treats (vg and gf available)
7pm: Jazz Night w/ Roger Lin Trio – guitarist Roger Lin returns for a night of trio jazz featuring Itai Eliezri (bass) and Drew Deur (drums)

Sunday, 6/7 at 1:30pm – Tasting and Tour – 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. Tickets are available on our website at the link in bio
4pm: Live Music w/ Roy Ben Bashat – introducing Roy Ben Bashat for an afternoon acoustic performance of original music
7pm: Ba̅’sik Jazz Jam Session – the iconic & long-running Ba̅’sik jam session curated by Matt La Von and powered by Keyed Up Jazz has found a new home at Kato Sake Works! Bring your instrument and get ready to sip sake and sit in on standards. Visit jazzgeneration.org/keyed-up for more info on Keyed Up

*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged.

See you soon!

In Japan, sake brewers are said to have unusually dewy skin - something about the sake kasu, the leftover rice lees from...
05/30/2026

In Japan, sake brewers are said to have unusually dewy skin - something about the sake kasu, the leftover rice lees from pressing, being rich in kojic acid, enzymes, and vitamins. We’ve been sitting on this knowledge for years.
Years ago, when we were still figuring out how to run a brewery, our friend José from tree*star - a Queens craft soap maker we met through the spice world (shoutout Burlap & Barrel) - made a kasu soap with us out of his apartment workshop. It was really good. And then somehow five years went by.

Fast forward to now: José came back around with an idea to take it further - this time looping in Great Joy Family Farm, the Upstate growers behind the NY Akitakomachi rice we use for NY Jizake, our true-local sake. Their rice husk went in for exfoliation, our kasu (the stuff that otherwise goes to a local chicken farm - we get fresh eggs in return) went in for all the good skin stuff, cold-processed into a bar that moisturizes instead of stripping. Three makers, two byproducts, one reunion collab.

KASU SOAP. José’s punchline: “Please shower responsibly.” That’s why we love him. 🫧🧼🛀🏻🍶🌾🩵

Say hello to You Li, our new Assistant Brewer!You Li first heard about Kato Sake Works through her aunt and uncle, long ...
05/28/2026

Say hello to You Li, our new Assistant Brewer!

You Li first heard about Kato Sake Works through her aunt and uncle, long time fans of KSW. One rainy night, You Li finally had a chance to enjoy an exciting flight of sake, taste amazake for the first time, eat delicious food from a pop-up, and delight in an evening of jazz. As a fermentation enthusiast and genuine fan of KSW, the chance to be a part of sake production is a dream come true!

“I love the idea that traditional methods of production for foods and beverages like yogurt and sake, have been preserved for thousands of years and yet there is still so much room for innovation and creativity.”

When she’s not brewing sake, she works at a yogurt company and as a climbing instructor. In her free time, she enjoys long bike rides, climbing, and reading in the park!

Catch You Li in the brewery sometime soon and say hey!

05/27/2026

Soccer summer? More like SAKE summer!!! Get ready to kick off World Kappu season (😉) with a four pack, friends, and FOOTY!

We’re headed to FUNKY TOWN! Join us for the 5th Annual Hudson Valley Fermentation Festival on Saturday June 13th! We’re ...
05/26/2026

We’re headed to FUNKY TOWN! Join us for the 5th Annual Hudson Valley Fermentation Festival on Saturday June 13th! We’re so excited to connect with other fermentation nerds and taste all the yumminess!!! Find us at in New Paltz 🍶🫶🩵💞🌾

Tickets available now at the link in our bio!

Meet Emma, our new taproom bartender!Emma first found out about Kato Sake Works when her girlfriend shared with her a fl...
05/26/2026

Meet Emma, our new taproom bartender!

Emma first found out about Kato Sake Works when her girlfriend shared with her a flyer for a collab between KSW and another neighborhood spot they frequented. As a brewer of makgeolli herself, it was exciting to find this brewery in her backyard.

Hailing from the small town of the Upper West Side, Emma was impressed by the dynamic ways in which Kato Sake engages and builds from its surrounding community, from hosting pop-ups to even crafting some brews made with local rice. Looking for any chance to join the KSW team, she ultimately found an opening for a job as a bartender.

Outside of work, you’re likely to find Emma testing her makgeolli brews, blasting freestyle while riding on an ebike, or tinkering away at a new craft.

Come by the taproom and say hello to Emma!

We’re looking forward to a warm weekend at the taproom!Tuesday, 5/26 at 7pm: Craft Circle – join us for another communit...
05/25/2026

We’re looking forward to a warm weekend at the taproom!

Tuesday, 5/26 at 7pm: Craft Circle – join us for another community-led craft circle hosted by our friend and knitting regular Katharine, BYO project and get crafting!

Wednesday, 5/27 at 7pm: Syllavibe Final Presentation Party – meet some fellow artists and celebrate the creative projects of all of this semester’s Syllavibe participants!

Thursday, 5/28 at 6pm: Sip n Spin – join us for 2 hours of chill tunes and sake featuring DJ sets by Noelani , DJ Sway, and Dell

Friday, 5/29 at 7pm: Jazz Night w/ Gavitt/Dow/Hinton – introducing the deep grooves of downtown fusion with Ed Gavitt .gavitt (guitar), Andrew Dow (bass) and Colin Hinton (drums)

Saturday, 5/30 at 2pm: Food Pop-Up w/ Fred Hua from Nhà Mình – our friend Fred Hua from is back at last with a whole pig roast (!!) and barbecue veggies (vg and gf available)
7pm: Jazz Night w/ John Kasper Trio – guitarist John Kasper returns for two sets of epic jazz featuring Chris Garriga (drums) and Finn Carroll .ridesagain (bass)

Sunday, 5/31 at 4pm: Live Music w/ Luis D’Elias – Luis d’Elias is back with an afternoon acoustic set in celebration of his birthday and new album
7pm: Ba̅’sik Jazz Jam Session – the iconic & long-running Ba̅’sik jam session curated by Matt La Von and powered by Keyed Up Jazz has found a new home at Kato Sake Works! Bring your instrument and get ready to sip sake and sit in on standards. Visit jazzgeneration.org/keyed-up for more info on Keyed Up

*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged.

See you soon!

Tasting and tour dates are live on our website! Perfect for anyone looking to get into sake, or for seasoned drinkers to...
05/22/2026

Tasting and tour dates are live on our website! Perfect for anyone looking to get into sake, or for seasoned drinkers to chat about and taste some Bushwick-local craft sake right on the production floor.

Book your seat now at the link in bio.
5/24, 6/7, and 6/14 at 1:30PM: Let’s Talk About Sake!

One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety or 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, these tastings are a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it.

We ♥️ NY.KSW New York Jizake, or Local Sake.Rice grown by 🌾 Sake by us 🍶
05/21/2026

We ♥️ NY.

KSW New York Jizake, or Local Sake.
Rice grown by 🌾 Sake by us 🍶

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379 Troutman Street
Brooklyn, NY
11237

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+19177191603

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