Organic Rice to Sake: Japanese Fermentation Tasting Experience

Guided tasting of koji, amazake, doburoku & sake from organic duck rice


Long Beach Koji
Long Beach Koji
5.0 (3)

1 hour Location Long Beach Experience size 1 to 12 guests   $70

Explore the magic of Japanese fermentation in the 'Organic Rice to Sake: Japanese Fermentation Tasting Experience.' Uncover the journey from a single grain of organic California duck rice to koji, amazake, doburoku, and sake, guided by Japanese Fermentation Professional, Masako Kodama. Dive into the aromas, textures, and flavors that define each stage of this transformative process.
  • Begin with steamed organic rice and witness its evolution into fragrant koji
  • Indulge in sweet and creamy amazake
  • Discover lively doburoku, the thick, cloudy, lightly bubbly sake
  • Conclude with a sake tasting featuring the signature sake, “Clear Skies” and four canned craft sakes (Pink, Blue, Purple & Yellow) from Sawtelle Sake
  • Gain insights into how enzymes and microbes work their magic to create new foods and drinks through Japanese fermentation
Throughout the activity, you'll be working with organic California rice grown using regenerative duck-rice methods and Los Angeles craft sake brewed by Sawtelle Sake, honoring Japanese fermentation craftsmanship. This experience is perfect for food lovers, fermentation novices, sake aficionados, Japanese culture enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the extraordinary journey of simple ingredients through fermentation. Uncover the beauty of local agriculture and the artistry of Japanese fermentation, and take home a newfound appreciation for the traditions and flavors of this captivating process. 21+ only. Limited to 8 guests.

Upcoming dates for Organic Rice to Sake: Japanese Fermentation Tasting Experience

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 13 Dec 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 3pm-4pm
What you'll get
Guests will receive a guided tasting of koji, amazake, doburoku, and sake, plus an introduction to the fermentation process behind each stage.
Knowledge required
No experience needed. Curiosity about Japanese fermentation is more than enough.
What to bring
Guests don’t need to bring anything. Simply arrive with curiosity and enjoy the fermentation journey.
Location

Sawtelle Sake - 460 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Long Beach Koji
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Long Beach Koji was founded in 2026 by Masako Kodama, a Japanese Fermentation Professional whose background includes advanced study in Harvard’s Food Fermentation. Her work blends scientific precision with the cultural heritage of Japanese fermentation, bringing koji to Southern California in a way that is both authentic and accessible.

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