Crafting Beer: Traditional Techniques, Modern Brews

Talk & Tasting

Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 PM

Over the past few decades Japan has developed a formidable craft beer scene, but before that, Japanese brewers spent centuries perfecting the brewing of sake. Today, American beer brewers have started to turn to Japan for inspiration, drawing on traditional sake brewing techniques and creating unique new hybrid beverages. At this talk, Joshua M. Bernstein, beer journalist and author of Homebrew World: Discover the Secrets of the World’s Leading Homebrewers, traces how Japanese sake techniques and producers are influencing today’s beer trends. Moderated by Akiko Katayama, food writer and host & producer of “JAPAN EATS!”.

Followed by a tasting of Japanese craft beers and beers influenced by Japan. Must be 21 years of age, or older.

Tickets: $35/$30 members, seniors & students

Box Office Policy

Abashiri Beer Company Abashiri Blue Glacier	Echigo Beer Company Echigo Stout	Echigo Beer Company Flying IPA
Echigo Beer Company Koshihikari	Echigo Beer Company Premium Red Ale	Iwatekura Iwatekura Oyster Stout
Iwatekura Iwatekura Sansho Ale	Kawaba Beer SNOW WEIZEN	Kawaba Beer SUNRISE ALE
Kizakura Co. Ltd. Kyoto Beer "Matcha IPA"	Kizakura Co. Ltd. Kyoto Beer "White Yuzu"	Niigata Beer Niigata Beer
Niigata Beer Niigata Golden Kolsch	Orion Breweries Ltd. Orion Beer Lager Draft (bottle)	Orion Breweries Ltd. Orion Beer Lager Draft (can)
Waku Waku Tezukuri Farm Kawakita Co. Ltd. Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer "Dark Ale"	Waku Waku Tezukuri Farm Kawakita Co. Ltd. Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer "Koshihikari"	Waku Waku Tezukuri Farm Kawakita Co. Ltd. Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer "Pale Ale"
Waku Waku Tezukuri Farm Kawakita Co. Ltd. Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer "Weizen"	Yoho Brewery Sorry Umami IPA	Yoho Brewery Suiyoubi no Neko (Wednesday Cat) Belgian White Ale