

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Sake Evolution: From Ancient Earthy Brews to Modern Gold
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Unlocking the 2,000-year history of Japan’s national spirit requires more than just a glass; it requires a journey through the evolution of craftsmanship.

This seminar offers a rare opportunity to trace this lineage, from the ancient Kimoto and Yamahai methods—represented by the rustic, earthy profiles of Kurosawa and the bold Manatsuru "Mana 1751"—to the ultra-modern, refined elegance of Kubota Junmai Daiginjo.

You'll explore how historical brewing techniques, once dictated by nature’s wild yeast, transitioned into the precise, polished excellence seen in Katoukichibee Shouten’s "Born Gold." By comparing the timeless, barrel-aged depth of Kenbishi (a brewery active since 1505) against the vibrant, unpasteurized intensity of Kikusui’s Funaguchi, you will gain a profound understanding of how sake has mirrored the shifting culture of Japan itself.

Beyond history, this session focuses on the technical mastery of Japan’s leading producers and the distinct regional identities they preserve. You will learn to distinguish the creamy, unfiltered textures of Kiku-Masamune’s Kinushiro Nigori from the high-acid, steak-ready profile of Shiokawa’s "Cowboy" Yamahai, a sake specifically designed to challenge traditional pairing norms.

Christopher Jeske, one of our favorite Sake guides, curated this selection and will lead you through this outstanding lineup.

Whether you are a curious novice or a seasoned enthusiast, you will leave with the ability to navigate a sake list with confidence, understanding not just the grades of rice polishing, but the soul and story behind every bottle.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/verona/the-sake-evolution-from-ancient-earthy-brews-to-modern-gold/200029483285105
- **Event Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://waterfordwine.com/products/the-sake-evolution-from-ancient-earthy-brews-to-modern-gold-madison?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=verona-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Verona
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6227 McKee Rd, Suite A, Fitchburg, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53719
- **lat**: 43.01523
- **long**: -89.47698
- **full address**: 6227 McKee Rd, Suite A, Fitchburg, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53719, 6227 McKee Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719-5178, United States, Verona

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Waterford Wine and Spirits Fitchburg (https://allevents.in/org/waterford-wine-and-spirits-fitchburg/25394260)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 6227 McKee Rd, Suite A, Fitchburg, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53719, 6227 McKee Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719-5178, United States, Verona
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Waterford Wine and Spirits Fitchburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Sake Evolution: From Ancient Earthy Brews to Modern Gold ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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