Sake Tasting Fundraising Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Tickets Now Available – JAMsj 2025 Summer Sake Fundraiser!
Saturday, August 16 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Close out summer in style with chilled sake, cold beer, refreshing soft drinks, and delicious small bites from local Japantown favorites – all while supporting a great cause! Enjoy live entertainment by shamisen musician Kyle Abbott, a lively raffle, and a festive atmosphere that’s perfect for friends, family, and sake lovers.
Featuring Beverages From:
Sake Trend • Omurasaki & Koda Farms • Choya • Takara Sake • Hapa’s Brewing • Deauratus Wines
Tasty Bites From:
Tcho Chocolates • Local Japant own Restaurants
At Our Booth – Sake Trend:
Free Sake Tasting of Selected bottles
Online Special: Aug 15–16, get 10% OFF 2+ bottles with code JAM10
Sip, savor, shop, and celebrate—tickets are on sale now!
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Yay! Sake Trend is now your go-to certified Sake Sommelier and Sake Lecturer, accredited by Sake Service Institute! We're thrilled to announce exciting Sake Classes coming soon—get ready to elevate your sake journey! Stay tuned!!
Let us know info@saketrend.com if you are interested in taking classes!
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Sake 101 – Where Does Sake Fit in the World of Alcoholic
When exploring the wide world of alcoholic drinks, it helps to know how they’re categorized. In Japan, alcoholic beverages are generally divided into three main types:
1. Fermented Beverages (醸造酒 / Jōzō-shu)
These are drinks made by fermenting grains, fruits, or other ingredients—no distillation involved.
Examples: Sake (yes, sake belongs here!), Wine, Beer
Makgeolli (Korean rice drink)
2. Distilled Liquor (蒸留酒 / Jōryū-shu)
These start as fermented beverages but are then distilled to increase alcohol content and create a different flavor profile.
Examples: Brandy, Rum, Tequila, Whisky, Gin
Honkaku Shochu (authentic Japanese distilled shochu)
3. Liqueurs (混合酒 / Kongō-shu)
These are made by blending alcohol with flavorings, sweeteners, fruits, or herbs.
Examples:
Campari, Umeshu (Japanese plum wine), Some Craft Sake
 Fun fact: While sake is often called “rice wine” in English, it’s actually closer to beer in its brewing process—but in Japan, it’s simply grouped with other fermented beverages.
The Difference between Sake vs Craft Sake.
Under Japan’s Liquor Tax Act, “Seishu” (清酒) - legal term for sake — is strictly defined.
Key Points:
Alcohol content must be under 22%.
Rice and rice koji are essential ingredients.
When other materials are added, their proportion is strictly limited.
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