Live Music w/ Eamon Lebow
Jul
3

Live Music w/ Eamon Lebow

Our friend Eamon is bringing us a solo guitar performance feautring some contemplative soundscaping and textures.

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

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Kappu Release Party!
Jul
4

Kappu Release Party!

The KSW team is proud to introduce our new canned sake, Kappu. To kick off the release of our new favorite bev, we’re having a big party… And you’re invited!

Wear your beachiest attire and join us on the Fourth of July for a cookout, a photo booth, live jazz by the Nicholas Mycio Trio, and lots of our sake IN A CAN!

Party starts at 3 here in the taproom. Keep an eye out for more about Kappu. We can’t wait for you to try it! 🍶 ❤️

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Jazz Night w/ Kazuho Murakami Quintet
Jul
5

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), Naoya Ogura (trumpet) and Mason O'Donnell (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

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Live Music w/ Marguerite Beane
Jul
6

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

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Let’s Taste Some Sake!
Jul
13

Let’s Taste Some Sake!

Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!

Our cocktail program head will take you through a variety of sake styles and gain some insight on how we design our sake cocktails. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and get a behind-the-scenes look into how we design our sake cocktails.

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!

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Let’s Taste Some Sake!
Jul
27

Let’s Taste Some Sake!

Interested in drinking more sake and want to know where to start? Join us for a guided tasting at the brewery!

Our cocktail program head will take you through a variety of sake styles and gain some insight on how we design our sake cocktails. You’ll participate in in-depth discussions around flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and get a behind-the-scenes look into how we design our sake cocktails.

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!

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BYO Book Club
Jul
1

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.

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Jazz Night w/ Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet
Jun
27

Jazz Night w/ Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet

Saxophonist Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee brings his quartet to the taproom for a night of original jazz explorations featuring Shota Renwick (sax), Samuel Bolduc (drums), and Colson Jimenez (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

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Live Music w/ Jon and the Projectors
Jun
26

Live Music w/ Jon and the Projectors

Introducing Jon and the Projectors for a night of funky fusion and keyboard grooves

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

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Jun
24

Craft Circle

Join us this Tuesday for our first community-led KSW craft circle! Hosted by our friend and knitting regular Katharine, our craft circle is BYO! There will be some basic knitting materials provided and all are encouraged to join!

No sign-up required.

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Live Music w/ Gavon Mitchell
Jun
22

Live Music w/ Gavon Mitchell

Resident performer Gavon Mitchell is back for a spirited solo performance of originals and covers!

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

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Jazz Night w/ Zachariah Lambert Trio
Jun
21

Jazz Night w/ Zachariah Lambert Trio

Guitarist Zachariah Lambert is bringing in his trio for a night of straight-ahead jazz featuring Warren Louie (bass) and Jonas Muller (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

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Jazz Night w/ Felix Ambach Trio
Jun
20

Jazz Night w/ Felix Ambach Trio

The Felix Ambach Trio is back with another set of jazz fusion and original compositions featuring Noah Amick (bass) and Johannes Ravn Hagmund-Hansen (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

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Live Music w/ pando
Jun
19

Live Music w/ pando

Join us for 90 minutes 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

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BYO Book Club
Jun
17

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.

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Live Jazz w/ Takayama Band
Jun
15

Live Jazz w/ Takayama Band

The Takayama Band is back for another very special jazz night! Don’t miss out on an evening of swingin’ tunes from Hidetake Takayama (keys), Ayako Kato (drums), Martha Kato (flute), and Takuya Kuroda (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

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Jazz Night w/ Off-Beat Jazz
Jun
14

Jazz Night w/ Off-Beat Jazz

Off-Beat Jazz is coming back to the taproom for a night of lush big-band arrangements of standards and surprises!

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

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Jazz Night w/ Zeju Zheng Trio
Jun
13

Jazz Night w/ Zeju Zheng Trio

We’re welcoming guitarist Zeju Zheng to the taproom for a night of jazz with his trio featuring Sean Hannon  @_johm_ (bass) Drew Deur @drewdeur (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

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Live Music w/ Twin Brother
Jun
12

Live Music w/ Twin Brother

Get ready for some ethereal bass loops from our new friend Twin Brother!

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

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Let’s Talk About Sake!
Jun
8

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!

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Shell Meditation w/ Chris Ott
Jun
8

Shell Meditation w/ Chris Ott

Our friend Chris Ott is bringing his iconic conch shells to the taproom for a brand-new ambient Shell Meditation experience!

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

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Jun
7

Jazz Night w/ Killing Commendatore

Killing Commendatore brings us a night of jazz originals and standards featuring Wataru Uchida (sax)

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

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Jazz Night w/ Tundra
Jun
6

Jazz Night w/ Tundra

Give a warm welcome to Tundra, a group blending fusion and straight-ahead jazz featuring Finn Carroll (bass), Will Brown (sax) and Chris Garriga (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

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Jazz Night w/ Funky Junmai
Jun
5

Jazz Night w/ Funky Junmai

We’re excited to bring back the sake-inspired grooves of Funky Junmai, a funk ensemble featuring David Engelhard (keys), Aleksi Glick (guitar), Andrew Grau (bass) and Alex Rivas (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

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KSW Cocktail Lab
Jun
4

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!

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BYO Book Club
Jun
3

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.

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