Sake News

30/01/2025

📢 Exclusive Japanese Liquor Event in Brisbane – Register Now! 🍶🥃🍸

Organised by the Japanese Government with support from JAMS.TV, this industry-only event is a must-attend for Brisbane’s restaurant and bar owners, managers, chefs, and liquor retailers!

✨ Discover the rich world of Japanese liquors – from sake, shochu, umeshu, and whiskey to RTD beverages and wine.
📚 Sake Seminar – Learn from Kenji Miwa (Miwa Shuzo), Quentin Hanley (Melbourne Sake), and Simone Maynard (Sake Mistress) about brewing techniques, sake styles, and food pairings.
🍷 Trade Tasting – Sample premium sake and Japanese liquors from top exhibitors and explore pairing possibilities to elevate your menu.

📅 Event Details
📍 Location: Brisbane
🕦 11:30 AM – *4:00 PM (*Last Entry) | Monday, March 3, 2025
📝 Register by 5 PM, Friday, February 28

🔗 Register Now: https://www.sake-news.com.au/event/brisbane-exclusive-japanese-liquor-seminar-trade-tasting-event-for-fb-professionals/

⚠️ Spots are limited! Registration is required to attend the Sake Seminar.

14/11/2024

Sake Symposium ~ 'Traditional Methods for Modern Brewing' - was held in Melbourne on Monday 11th November at RACV City Club.

This event was part of the campaign and made possible through the support of the Japanese government, with assistance in Australia from JAMS.TV.

The event MC was Melbourne's own Sake Mistress, (and Sake Samurai), Simone Maynard and our special guests were Mr. Soichiro Tsuji, 7th generation president of Gozenshu (Tsuji Honten), in Okayama, Japan, and Mr. Quentin Hanley, one of the founders, director (and brewer) from Melbourne Sake, in the heart of Melbourne town!

This event was aimed at hospitality industry professionals and the audience was a great mix of people with varied F&B backgrounds from the wine, food and sake world. Attendees included restaurant & bar owners, bartenders, wine makers, sommeliers, as well as sake & beverage distributors, wholesalers and retailers.

Guests were offered a welcome/Kanpai drink on arrival (from Gozenshu).

The Sake Symposium saw presentations delivered from Simone Maynard (on sake basics), Soichiro Tsuji (on Gozenshu Brewery), and Quentin Hanley (on Melbourne Sake), followed by a food and sake pairing session with 3 sake from Gozenshu and 2 sake from Melbourne Sake.

The final part of the Sake Symposium was a panel talk with Tsuji-san and Quentin, hosted by Simone, with translation assistance for Tsuji-san provided by Miki Hawkinton. Topics included yeast starters, with a focus on Bodaimoto, sake rice, (with an emphasis on Omachi), and table rice as well as discussions around brewing sake outside of Japan, the rice farming industry in Australia, and the vision (of both breweries) for the future. The panel talk finished with a Q&A session from the audience.

Following the Sake Symposium was a trade tasting event with booths from:

Gozenshu Brewery (Tsuji Honten)

Melbourne Sake

Goodram’s Fine Liquor

Daiwa Food Corporation

AUSAKE

Gojin Enterprise

Jun Pacific Corporation

A heartfelt thank you to all involved (in the Symposium and the Trade Tasting) and to all who attended this educational and enjoyable sake event.

We hope to be able to present more of these types of events in the future, as they offer valuable insight and information, and are a great way for people to learn more about sake and expand not just their own knowledge of it, but also their appreciation for those who brew it.

Special thanks to the Japanese Government for making this event possible.

Photos by TOSHI GraphiX and courtesy of NTA Japan.

06/11/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Northcote Bottleshop! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at Northcote Bottleshop to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sakes Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Northcote Bottleshop
244A High St, Northcote VIC 3070

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 14 Nov, 5pm-8pm
Fri 15 Nov, 5pm-8pm
Sat 16 Nov, 5pm-8pm
Sun 17 Nov, 5pm-8pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Mio Sparkling Sake/ Takara Shuzo
2. Bodaimoto Nigori Junmai/ Gozenshu Brewery
3. Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo/ Asahi Shuzo

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at

06/11/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at mr wine & jungle! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at mr wine & jungle to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 mr wine & jungle
330 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 14 Nov, 5pm-7pm
Fri 15 Nov, 5pm-7pm
Sat 16 Nov, 4pm-8pm
Sun 17 Nov, 12pm-6pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Azumatsuru Black Junmai Ginjo Nama/ Azumatsuru Shuzo
2. Azumatsuru White Junmai Ginjo Nama/ Azumatsuru Shuzo
3. Hiokizakura Junmai / Yamane Shuzojo

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at mr

05/11/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury
422 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121

📅 Dates & Times:
Wed 13 Nov, 2pm-4:30pm
Thu 14 Nov, 2pm-4:30pm
Fri 15 Nov, 2pm-4:30pm
Sat 16 Nov, 2pm-4:30pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Nagaragawa Junmai Daiginjo/ Komachi Shuzo
2. Kuranoyado/ Kubota Shuzo
3. Toko Ginjo Umeshu/ Kojima Sohonten

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we're excited to invite you to explore the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake at Sakeshop by

31/10/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Sessions Box Hill! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at Sessions Box Hill to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Sessions Box Hill
957 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 7 Nov, 6pm-8pm
Fri 8 Nov, 6pm-8pm
Sat 9 Nov, 6pm-8pm
Sun 10 Nov, 6pm-8pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Miinokotobuki Junmai Ginjo Ookarakuchi +14/ Miinokotobuki
2. Yama No Kotobuki Freaks 2/ Yamanokotobuki Shuzo
3. Afuri Kimoto Junmai Ohana/ Kikkawa Jozo

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at

31/10/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Sake Ginza Richmond! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at Sake Ginza Richmond to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Sake Ginza Richmond
398 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 7 Nov, 6pm-9pm
Fri 8 Nov, 6pm-9pm
Sat 9 Nov, 6pm-9pm
Sun 10 Nov, 6pm-9pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Super Dry / Tatenokawa Shuzo
2. Daku Nigori Cloudy Sake/ Kizakura
3. Umenoyado Aragoshi Yuzu Liqueur/ Umenoyado

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at Sake

30/10/2024

🍶Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at QV Melbourne! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at QV Melbourne to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 QV Melbourne
Level 2, next to the escalator, Cnr Lonsdale Street and, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 7 Nov, 3pm-7pm
Fri 8 Nov, 3pm-7pm
Sat 9 Nov, 2pm-6pm
Sun 10 Nov, 1pm-5pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Bodaimoto Nigori Hiire/ Gozenshu Brewery
2. Dewasansan Junmai Ginjo/ Dewazakura Sake Brewery
3. Turtle Red Junmai Daiginjo/ Ikekame Brewery

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at QV

23/10/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Sessions at Arden! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉

Join us at Sessions at Arden to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Sessions at Arden
R10-R11 Arden Gardens Shopping Center, 129 Canning St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 31 Oct, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Fri 1 Nov, 4:30pm-7:30pm
Sat 2 Nov, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Sun 3 Nov, 3.30pm-6:30pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Amabuki Omachi Junmai Daiginjo/ Amabuki Brewery
2. Hourai Irootoko Junmai Daiginjo/ Watanabe Shuzo
3. Gozenshu Usu-nigori Bodaimoto Nama Genshu/ Gozenshu Brewery

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at

23/10/2024

🍶 Join Us for an Exclusive Sake Tasting Experience at Fuji Mart! 🍶

As part of the Bringing Sake to the Table campaign, we invite you to dive into the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through an immersive tasting experience! 🎉
Join us at Fuji Mart to indulge your senses in the exquisite flavours of premium sake. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about and taste some of the finest sake Japan has to offer! 🇯🇵✨

Event Location:
📍 Fuji Mart
34A Elizabeth St, South Yarra VIC 3141

📅 Dates & Times:
Thu 31 Oct, 3pm-5pm
Fri 1 Nov, 3pm-5pm
Sat 2 Nov, 1-4pm
Sun 3 Nov, 1pm-4pm

🍶Products Available for Tasting:
1. Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo - Asahi Shuzo
2. Shimehari Tsuru Junmai Ginjo Jun - Miyao Shuzo
3. Shimehari Tsuru Umeshu - Miyao Shuzo

For more details, read here:

As part of the "Bringing Sake to the Table" campaign, we invite you to discover the rich and diverse world of Japanese sake through tasting events at Fuji

23/10/2024

This Trade Event will be held in conjunction with the "Traditional Methods for Modern Brewing" Sake Symposium.

The event is exclusively designed for professionals in the food and beverage industry, as well as liquor wholesalers and retailers in Melbourne, this event will showcase the potential of sake for your venues and customers.

Enjoy a wonderful selection of sake, paired with curated dishes that highlight sake’s diverse food pairing possibilities. There will be seven exhibitors offering tastings of their products throughout the event.

List of Exhibitors:
・Gozenshu Brewery (Tsuji Honten Co., Ltd.) from Okayama Prefecture
・Melbourne Sake
・Daiwa Food Corporation
・Jun Pacific Corporation
・Gojin Enterprise
・AUSAKE
・Goodram’s Fine Liquor

Registration Information:
This event is held in conjunction with the Sake Symposium, which will take place on the same day from 12:00 PM. **Attendance at the Symposium is required for participation in the trade event. Places are limited.

This event is exclusively for professionals in the food and beverage industry, including those working in restaurants, bars, and liquor retail stores.
Registration to attend both events is now open to industry professionals.
https://www.sake-news.com.au/event/11-nov-sake-trade-event-bringing-sake-to-every-table/

*Please note that the registration form allows only one person per submission. If you have additional participants, kindly share the registration link with them for separate registrations.

The ‘Bringing Sake to the Table’ campaign is primarily organised by the Japanese Government, with support from JAMS.TV.

*This event is exclusively for professionals in the food and beverage industry, including those working in restaurants, bars, and liquor retail stores.