{"product_id":"meet-the-brewer-mayuko-kita-of-kita-shuzo","title":"Meet the Brewer: Mayuko Kita of Kita Brewery - Introducing a New White Koji Sake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are so excited to host Mayuko Kita of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-kita-brewery-in-shiga\"\u003eKita Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e in Shiga Prefecture for a special sake tasting at our bar. Kita Shuzo makes our beloved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/umami-mart-junmai-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003eUmami Mart Junmai\u003c\/a\u003e, and we've had a nearly decade-long relationship with Mayuko, who is toji (master brewer) at the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever we go to Shiga, Mayuko and her father kindly show us around the brewery, highlighting the latest brews they are crafting. The small, family run brewery prides itself on making sakes that are approachable, unpretentious, and pair well with food. That's why we chose Kita Shuzo to make our versatile, everyday sake with them. We are so proud of this partnership!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this event, Mayuko will be bringing her latest release called Second. Second uses white koji and a new yeast developed locally in Shiga. Enjoy a glass of this fruity and expressive sake available at this event only!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be pouring a flight of Kita Shuzo's sake during the event. Meet Mayuko and chat about her sakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeet the Brewer: Kita Sake Brewery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eSunday, May 18, 3-5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umami Mart Bar\u003cbr\u003e4027 Broadway, Oakland CA 94611\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADMISSION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open to the public! Flights are $25 for three sakes. 21+ only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart Events","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42821147787343,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/051825_kita_mayuko.jpg?v=1747073677","url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/meet-the-brewer-mayuko-kita-of-kita-shuzo","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}