This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at Umami Mart.




Meet one of Japan's few female master brewers as Mayuko Kita pours her latest experiment: "Second," a fruity sake made with rare white koji and brand-new Shiga yeast. It's an intimate afternoon of small-batch pours and conversation you won't find anywhere else in the Bay.
Master brewer meet-and-greet
Artisan Japanese sake
Educational tasting experience
Small-batch craft spirits
Tips
🏮"super cute store with a nice bar in the back"
🍶ask Mayuko about the wild white koji process
🍑"Second" is fruit-forward and brand new to the US
Meet the Brewer: Mayuko Kita of Kita Brewery
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Meet one of Japan's few female master brewers as Mayuko Kita pours her latest experiment: "Second," a fruity sake made with rare white koji and brand-new Shiga yeast. It's an intimate afternoon of small-batch pours and conversation you won't find anywhere else in the Bay.
Master brewer meet-and-greet
Artisan Japanese sake
Educational tasting experience
Small-batch craft spirits
Tips
🏮"super cute store with a nice bar in the back"
🍶ask Mayuko about the wild white koji process
🍑"Second" is fruit-forward and brand new to the US
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