Brooklyn Kura brews sake in Sunset Park, which still surprises people, and this class uses that oddity well: five Japanese craft sakes from different regions, each set against one of five cheeses, with a board of nibbles and spreads to work through. A welcome pour starts you off, handouts send you home with the terroir notes, and the whole thing ends inside the new brewery on a guided tour. If you have hit your limit on wine-and-cheese nights, swap in this ninety minutes.
What to expect
You get a welcome sake, then a brief grounding in sake and cheese basics — production styles, regions, why certain textures land together. The tasting runs five sakes against five cheese varieties with additional nibbles and spreads, and staff walk you through each pairing as you go. The session finishes with a guided tour through Brooklyn Kura's new brewing space.
Good to know
- Brooklyn Kura is at 34 34th Street, Building 6, inside Industry City in Sunset Park.
- The D, N and R at 36th Street is the nearest subway, then a walk west toward the waterfront.
- Plan on 90 minutes and book ahead — pairing classes are capped by seating, not walk-up.
- Expect a 21-and-over room; bring ID for the tasting.
- Come hungry-ish but not full: five cheeses plus spreads adds up.
- You leave with printed handouts, so you do not need to take notes.
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Common questions
Who runs this class?
Brooklyn Kura, the sake brewery inside Industry City's Building 6 in Sunset Park.
How much do you actually taste?
Five Japanese craft sakes from different regions, each paired with one of five cheeses, plus a welcome sake and a board of nibbles and spreads.
Is the brewery tour included?
Yes — the class ends with a guided walk through Brooklyn Kura's new sake brewery.
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