Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Departure: 8:30 AM from Japan Society
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM
Tickets: $299 per person
Capacity: Limited to 40 members
Students can enjoy a 20% discount on tickets.
Please contact [email protected] for more details.
What’s Included:
- Luxury coach transportation to and from Japan Society
- Comprehensive guided Dassai Blue Brewery tour
- Curated tasting of four premium Dassai sake varieties
- Artisanal small plates from the Culinary Institute of America (alternative dietary options plates available)
- Expert sake education and tasting guidance
Join Japan Society for an exclusive full-day excursion to Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, New York, where centuries-old traditions meet modern craftsmanship. This intimate members-only experience combines luxury transportation, expert-guided exploration, and exceptional culinary pairings for an unforgettable journey into the art of sake making.
Your journey begins with an immersive tour through the facility, from the essential Koji room to the intricate fermentation tanks. The museum-style experience features comprehensive displays covering Dassai’s rich history and the meticulous craft behind their renowned Junmai Daiginjo sake.
Through specially designed viewing windows, witness the production areas and equipment in action while learning about both traditional and modern brewing techniques through engaging videos and detailed process descriptions. This unique blend of heritage and innovation showcases why Dassai has become synonymous with sake excellence.
Following your brewery exploration, settle in for an expertly guided tasting of four premium Dassai sake varieties, each accompanied by detailed tasting notes. Complement your sake journey with artisanal small plates crafted by our culinary partners at the Culinary Institute of America, creating perfect flavor harmonies that enhance each unique sake profile.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
Images: © Phillip Van Nostrand.
- Saturday, September 20, 2025
- 8:30 am
- In-Person Event
- Reserved Tickets
- $299 Members