A Snow-Country Waltz of Cheese & Hakkaisan

CHEESE × SAKE TASTING WORKSHOP

WHO SAYS CHEESE ONLY BELONGS WITH WINE?
Travel to Japan's legendary snow country through an unexpected pairing of Hakkaisan sake × cheese. Join us Friday, September 18 at 3:00 PM as we explore four distinctive Hakkaisan expressions, each paired with a specially curated cheese bite designed to reveal a different side of the sake.

🥂 HAKKAISAN AWA CLEAR SPARKLING SAKE
Delicate, champagne-like bubbles and refreshing acidity meet a rich artisan cheese pairing for a crisp, palate-cleansing start.

🍶 KOWAGURA JIKOMI JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Elegant and layered, showcasing refined rice character and umami alongside an aromatic cheese pairing.

❄️ YUKIMURO THREE-YEAR SNOW-AGED JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Naturally matured for three years in Hakkaisan's traditional snow-storage environment, creating an exceptionally smooth, rounded expression paired with a complementary cheese selection.

🍶 DAIGINJO HAKKAISAN
Clean, graceful and beautifully balanced, finished with a savory cheese bite designed to keep you reaching for the next sip.

NO SAKE EXPERTISE NEEDED
Come curious and discover why cheese may have found a new favorite drinking partner.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, September 18, 2026 (3:00 PM–4:30 PM)
$75 per person
IN Sake Museum · Claremont, CA
21+ only

Limited seats — reserve your spot today.

ENROLLMENT POLICY

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements. If a course is cancelled, participants may transfer to a future session or receive a refund.