Episode 184. With a new year fast approaching—and an astonishing five years of podcasting under our belts—we thought it was the perfect time to go back to basics. In this episode, we revisit some of the cornerstone concepts of sake, offering a concise refresher on ingredients, classifications, and production.

Sake remains a niche category in the world of alcohol, and every day new fans are looking for a clear, approachable foundation. Our hope is that this episode provides helpful insight and practical knowledge to support the beginning—or deepening—of your sake journey.

Here’s to a great new year filled with more sake learning, tasting, and plenty of fun along the way.
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Episode 183. World Sake Day comes once a year on Oct 1st. For sake fans across the globe, this is our big holiday... think Christmas-4th of July-Halloween all rolled into one! What better way for us to mark the day then with a live recording of Sake Revolution in front of a studio audience and featuring an interview and tasting with a Sake Brewery owner and brewer- our friend Byron Stithem of Nashville's Proper Sake. All the sake lovers who attended this live recording at the Brooklyn Kura Taproom on Oct 1st, 2025, got to taste along with us as we explored the sake and the stories of this outstanding brewer. We also welcomed audience questions for a fun-filled roundtable of sake exploration and learning - with lots of laughs along the way. Listen in as we celebrate Sake Day 2025 live and in person! #SakeRevolution

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Episode 181. Sake Day, celebrated every year on October 1st, will be here before you know it, and Sake Revolution is here to be your guide! In this special episode, John and Timothy map out the most exciting Sake Day celebrations happening across the country in 2025, from San Francisco’s legendary 20th anniversary Sake Day to exciting events in Boston, Denver, D.C., San Diego, and New York. For devoted sake fans, Sake Day feels like all our favorite holidays rolled up into one, and we can't wait to celebrate it. Wherever you are on your sake journey, let us help you plan the perfect place to have your own Kanpai on Sake Day! #SakeRevolution

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