Live Music w/ The Drop Backs
Introducing The Drop Backs, a new group blending soul-jazz and retro funk!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Gallery Reception w/ Slant’d
Kato Sake Works is teaming up with Slant’d for a month-long show in Bushwick featuring 11 NY-based Asian American artists who have been published in Slant’d magazines. Come drink some sake and celebrate these talented artists: Yayun Chang, Rachel Chou, Kevin VQ Dam, Caitlyn Gaurano, Johnathan Huang, Nikhil Jain, Jason Lam, Vanessa Nguyễn, Liliana Rasmussen, Mark Wang, and Rose Wong.
The Slant’d Art Show runs from May 2- June 1 with an Opening Reception May 2, 6-9pm and a Meet the Artists Art Fair on May 25, 2-6pm. We hope to see you there!
Slant’d (@slantdcreative) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit reimagining publishing to be more accessible, equitable, and joyful for AAPIs everywhere 💛. They are a creative home for AAPI voices🏡, offering litmag and book publishing opportunities, as well as creative care programs and storytelling events. A fully volunteer-run team, they commit every cent donated towards fueling the publication of diverse voices, ensuring their sustainability, and growing their creative care programs.
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Nicholas Mycio Trio
Our friend and guitarist Nicholas Mycio returns to the taproom once again with his jazz trio!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Wet Noodle
Introducing Wet Noodle with a selection of hot and cold noodle dishes!
(vg and gf available)
Live Music w/ Marguerite Beane
Resident performer Marguerite Beane returns for a soft Sunday serenade!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
BYO Book Club
It’s time for another installment of our BYO Book Club!
Contrary to ordinary book clubs, this one has no assigned reading!! Join us for a community meet-up and open discussion for book lovers (or the reading-curious). Make new friends, discover new books, share what you’ve been reading, or take a peek at our new library.
No sign-up required.
Jazz Night w/ Jean Ramirez Trio
Singer Jean Ramirez returns to the taproom with her trio featuring Aidan Cotner (keys) and Nick Daneck (bass)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Moon Ray Quartet
It’s the debut of the Moon Ray Quartet for two sets of classic jazz featuring Craig McGorry (sax), Pieter Voorhees (guitar), Ross Davis (bass) and Sam Raim (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Sute
Sute is firing up the charcoal grill again for another elegant menu of savory Korean bites!
(vg and gf available)
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Syllavibe
It’s time for another community art night! Syllavibe is a semester-long creative workshop for artists looking to self-motivate and work on projects together. For more info, check out their page here.
No sign-up required, regular attendance encouraged but not required. The suggested donation per-class is $20 cash or $25 via Venmo.
KSW Cocktail Lab
Introducing our newest event: KSW Cocktail Lab! Get an exclusive taste of an experimental small-batch sake cocktail straight from the mad-science brain of Delaney, our cocktail program director. Take a peek into the process of designing and batching our sake cocktails, and taste your favorite local sake in ways you’ve never before dreamed of.
Each iteration of KSW Cocktail Lab will feature its own experimental creation, so if you can’t make it this time then stay tuned for the next round!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Live Music w/ MARCELLO
Introducing MARCELLO for an afternoon of acoustic loops and jams!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Sute
Sute is back with another elegant menu of savory Korean bites!
(vg and gf available)
Food Pop-Up w/ Yoko Nips
Yoko Nips is back with another takoyaki pop-up! There will be a gluten free takoyaki, as well as a wide selection of sweet and savory vegan/gf treats.
Jazz Night w/ Sundate
Introducing Sundate for a night of jazz featuring Vic Escobar @Vic_escobar_ (sax), Alfredo Colón @fredlikestheinternet (sax), Justin Henry @jus_henry (drums), Mason @misonmakle (bass), Jonathan Paik @jonathan_paik (keys) and Ryan Easter @mrryaneaster (trumpet)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ SOL
Introducing SOL, a duo hailing all the way from Norway for an evening of folk-pop.
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Gavon Mitchell & Alice Carolyn
Resident performer Gavon Mitchell is back for a spirited afternoon of acoustic jams featuring Alice Carolyn!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Mind Open
Introducing Mind Open, a jazz fusion group featuring Chris Corvais on vibraphone, Hugo Lopez (bass), Michael Vetter (drums), and Alex Frondelli (guitar)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Lauren Lee Quartet
Lauren Lee makes her taproom debut for a night of jazz classics featuring her quartet!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ pando
Join us for two hours of ambient music and analog modular synthesis with resident performer pando!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Jazz Night w/ The Next Tenoration
Enjoy a night of sax-forward jazz featuring Brendan Mark (sax), Matt Levine (sax), Jacob Byrd (drums), Zen Lee (bass) and Matthias Smith (keys)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Fred Hua of Nhà Mình
Fred Hua, our friend and chef at Nhà Mình, is back to serve his signature Vietnamese Boat Wraps with various toppings.
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Floyd Ding Quintet
Guitarist Floyd Ding returns with his quintet for a night of jazz featuring Nick Cavoli (trumpet), Artur Rutkevich (sax), Stefano Battaglia (bass), and Andrea Niccolai (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ The Chris Ott Quartet
Get ready for more seashells, horns and silly grooves from the Chris Ott Quartet featuring Steven Duffy (tuba), Murphy Aucamp (drums) and Jorn Swart (keys)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Syllavibe
It’s time for another community art night! Syllavibe is a semester-long creative workshop for artists looking to self-motivate and work on projects together. For more info, check out their page here.
No sign-up required, regular attendance encouraged but not required. The suggested donation per-class is $20 cash or $25 via Venmo.
K5W Anniversary Party!
Join us to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Kato Sake Works!! We have two days of epic celebration planned for you:
Friday, 4/4
Our long-awaited Anniversary 5 sake officially releases alongside an exclusive t-shirt to match!
Plus enjoy a special raffle, and live music by our good friends and neighbors of The Grautet.
Saturday, 4/5 - All-day party!!
Redeem your K5W bingo card for a complimentary pour of our Anniversary 5 Nigori sake
Tank pours on the production floor from 1-4pm
Food pop-up w/ Makan Fusion from 2pm-sold out
Celebratory toast at 5pm
Live music w/ The Knickerbocker 5 at 7pm
Live Music w/ Hello Ketty X Tim Johnson
Get ready for a high-spirited night of house music from Hello Ketty with live guitar accompaniment by Tim Johnson!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Selena Tibert
Singer-songwriter Selena Tibert is back with some acoustic tunes to wind down your weekend!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
SOLD OUT–Let’s Talk About Sake!
Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!
One of our taproom bartenders will take you through a variety of sake styles and how different production techniques impact the final product. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more while enjoying plenty of sake!
Whether you’re new to sake, or a long-time enthusiast, this tasting is a fun way to learn what you like and why you like it. 90 minutes with limited seating!
Food Pop-Up w/ Onigiri Noah
Onigiri Noah is back with a selection of ready-to-go onigiri to pair with your sake!
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Kazuho Murakami Quintet
Trombonist Kazuho Murakami returns to the taproom for a night of stellar jazz featuring Arina Fujiwara (piano), Rintaro Mikami (drums), Timothy Johnson (guitar) and Charlie Lincoln (bass)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Jazz Night w/ Nicholas Mycio Trio
Our friend and guitarist Nicholas Mycio returns to the taproom once again with his jazz trio!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ tommy
We’re keeping it in the family tonight with an acoustic indie rock set by Tommy!
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Live Music w/ Keefer & Leo
Cellist Keefer returns to the taproom for an afternoon set featuring Leo Saulmon.
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Eri & Mafu
Eri and Mafu are coming back to the taproom to serve up more homestyle Japanese treats like karaage and potato salad
(vg and gf available)
Jazz Night w/ Arina Fujiwara Quintet
Pianist Arina Fujiwara makes her bandleading debut at the taproom for a night of jazz featuring Kazuho Murakami (trombone), Brad Kang (guitar), Charlie Lincoln (bass), Mikkel Blæsild Vuust (drums)
Music is a big part of our lives at the brewery (along with sake making) and we believe the best way to enjoy our sake is while listening to great music. Because we are a taproom, not a music venue, the experience can be thought of as on par with a “coffee shop” or “house show”, with a small stage and some tunes for you to listen to while sipping on a glass of sake!
*1 drink minimum for live music events, $10 suggested donation for performers encouraged
Food Pop-Up w/ Makan Fusion
Makan Fusion returns with a feast of Indonesian fusion featuring bao, tacos, and rice balls.
(vg and gf available)