Kanpai! Japanese Drinking Culture + Traditions

Gather for an evening that celebrates various aspects of Japanese drinking culture and traditions. Japanese beverage expert, Dila Lee, delves into the stories and beverages that share insight about the past and present. Joining us via Zoom, Takeshi Miyahara of Sapporo talks about this important heritage brand and their role today. Jenny Pfafflin of Dovetail and Zigmas Maloni of Beermiscuous Highwood discuss culture of Tachinomi (Japanese standing bars) and also offer a demo of various Japanese beer pours.

Guests can also partake in mini workshops focused on the art of bonsai with Carmeanna Eberly of Bonsai & Brew Studio and the craft of origami with Ty Yamamoto of the Japanese Cultural Center. And all whilst sipping on beer, sake, and Japanese whisky.

$40 ticket fee includes lecture, 2 Dovetail Beers, tastings of Sapporo, tastings of Japanese sake, and tastings of Japanese Whiskey. This event is 21+.

Host or Publisher Chicago Brewseum