I love the brewery experience without the beer. This place was perfect for that. Drinks: 5/5 I got two tasting flights;m: the signature and a choose your own including Yuzu, Lychee, and Mango. The drinks were somewhat strong yet had a good subtle taste. My favorite were the mango and the doburoku. They had rice and texture to it. Service: 5/5 This place was a one man team. Our server was washing the dishes, canning the sakes, and taking orders. I respect his hustle! Ambiance: 4/5 This place is really cute and we found it spontaneously on Yelp. The interior is a chill vibe and would be great for a chill friend hang out. The only thing was the place is not well ventilated so it was a little warm inside. Also we had no idea how to get inside since it's behind a closed gate. read more

Amazing small sake brewery with a great selection of their own craft sakes and beers!! The interior is very sleek, so it's a step but from a regular brewery while still keeping a casual vibe. We got the signature sake flight and beer flight and also got a custom flight with the 3 sparkling sakes. Service was awesome (shoutout to Zach and Sam). They explained the drink offerings very well and were attentive. I really loved all the sakes that came in the signature flight, and I thought the doburoku was especially unique! I've never had an unfiltered sake like that. The beers were also good, and I loved the oolong island with its aromas of peach and tea. The sparkling sakes were good as well, but I preferred the regular signature ones. We also got a cup of the sake kasu ice cream, which was really interesting! It has a rich, yeasty, almost cheesy flavor (which sounds weird, but I really enjoyed it). Overall, it's a great spot. We also brought our dinner to eat alongside the tasty drinks, so it's a nice place to hang out if you want a casual drink. Will definitely be back! read more

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WOW! This place is a true hidden gem. I tried all of the sake and I can't get enough, the gravity and the doburoku are my favorites and the eclipse is my 3rd runner up, although I think I would enjoy that one with a meal instead of by itself. The sake is my go to but you have to try the beers while you're here, they're all very tasty and refreshing. Love their yuzu beer and their oolong tea beer. Zak (brewer/tasting room) told me that we can bring our own food so I'm definitely doing that when I come back! So happy to have this gem in our community! Kanpai! read more

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The sakes and beers are fun! Trying to find this place was not fun! The cheese pairing with the sakes/beers was...meh. But all in all, I will definitely be back in the future but will bring food. read more

Nova Brewing - Sake tasting with cheese pairing and beer tasting - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

I had never tried sake before so a friend recommended I come check this place out. When I think brewery I think high energy and loud but Nova feels more like an upscale wine bar. The ambiance is relaxed and calm, really a perfect place for date night or a chill friend hang where you could just chat for hours (especially since they allow outside food). When I got there I was greeted by the bartender Sam and one of the brewers Zack, both were friendly and excited that it was my first time trying sake. Sam explained everything to me and helped me pick what I wanted for my flights, and he also gave me samples to try a couple more things. It was nice to have someone help tailor the tasting to exactly what I told them I typically enjoy. You could tell the employees are really passionate about what they do and are proud of their product. Everything tasted fantastic, I was blown away by the Doburoku, it was unlike anything I've ever had before and something I really want to have again! If you're a sake newb like me or a long time fan I highly recommend checking Nova out for a really unique experience. read more

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Interesting spot - tucked in a business-y type complex with a gate to enter the parking lot. They have a sign in front to call for access to enter through the gate. Once you get in, the brewery is on the right hand side a few feet down. The vibes were very chill with dim lighting and a few seating areas. Server was friendly and offered us recommendations and a sample of sake too. We brought our own charcuterie plate and fruits to snack on - highly recommend as they will recommend pairings with your snacks! Very unique with sake tastings since we aren't big beer fans. read more

Nova Brewing - Lychee Sake - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

I was very pleasantly surprised with this brewery. The place itself is behind a gate so you have to be buzzed in. It's a hidden gem for sure. We tried the hatsukoi, sparkling cherry sake and the ooglong island beer. Everything was delicious and different than the usual breweries I go to. I loved the uniqueness and the space. The service was good. There was one person running the show and he was great. I have already told family members and friends about this spot. I will definitely visit again! read more

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Sake brewed in LA!!!! What more can I say... oh they brew some very interesting beers as well. Such a cool and unique place. A lil hard to find because it's on a gated lot but just call and they will let you right in. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. You are welcome. read more

If you enjoy sake, enter at your own risk: this place has ruined other, inferior sake for me. If it's your first time, ordering a flight is the way to go. I've enjoyed every style and flavor I've tried, but Eclipse was the real standout for me. It's perhaps the most fresh and "pure" tasting alcoholic beverage I've ever had. I'm ordinarily skeptical of flavored sake, but the ones at Nova are excellent. The first time I visited, I had a long conversation with the bartender about the care they take throughout the brewing process, which is evident in the final product. I haven't tried their beer yet, but I can only imagine that its is high quality as well. Overall, I can't recommend Nova enough. It's probably good I don't live nearby or I would be there all the time! read more

Nova Brewing - Sake flight - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

A hidden gem We wanted to try new things and decided to come to sample their sake. This a small little place full of flavor. My favorite one was Doburoku unfiltered sake, creamy custard flavor. We also like gravity, not your typical sake, pleasantly refreshing and delicious. The host was very nice and knowledgeable of the process. I would definitely come back !! read more

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Such a cute unique spot! I love the beer here! Very intimate, they have low music in the background. Prices are okay. Definitely a good place for a conversation but not the Friday night vibes. It's over a cute spot nice staff and very clean. Super cool that they require a password to get it haha. read more

Sake and beer!! The spot is located in a gated business park. There's a number posted on the side that you call and they'll let you in. I've been to this spot twice now and my favorites so far are the Doburoku, mango Doburoku, and oolong beer. I personally love unfiltered sakes. You can bring outside food, which is nice to catch up with friends. It's a chill and small spot with a few long tables. One of my favorite spots to stop by when I'm in the area. read more

Nova Brewing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

I have been meaning to come to Nova for some time. They are the only Sake brewing company I am aware of in SoCal. We had to call to them to get the front gate opened. I ordered the sake flight which had 6 glasses. It was plenty to drink for a tasting. I particularly liked the cherry flavored one, peach flavored one & the unfiltered one. All of the sake is cold and they were all smooth. I bought two bottles to take home. Unfortunately they were out of the cherry. Next time, I will try the beer flight and get a bottle of the cherry Sake. They allow you to bring outside food so we got takeout dinner and enjoyed it with our sake and beer. read more

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Attended this location through a Yelp event. Did not even know there was a Sake brewery so close, let alone one of such great Sake. The owner and his staff gave us an amazing presentation and tour. We tried 3 different Sake and a sake wine?? My favorite was the Gravity which was a traditional Sake and was able to try a rarity to me the Doburoku are milky looking Sake with particles of rice still in it, what a treat. The ambiance was of a small family run sake house. Definitely telling my friends about this gem. read more

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I came here via Justin's recommendation, and he let me sample different drinks. I can't exactly remember everything but all I know is that I really only liked the drink that I ordered because it was fruity. I got the Momo. It was fragrant, and I loved the fruitiness of it. I think maybe I lack the knowledge and expertise to be able to judge the drinks themselves, because none of them really appealed to me. However, the sake taste was a new experience. The plum wine was okay, but very different from what I'm used to. The inside is very cozy though. It would be perfect for smaller groups. The coolest thing about this place is the story of how it came to be! read more

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Friend of mine loves sake and I wanted to gift him something special. Searching the internet lead me here,to Nova Brewing. The story was inspiring and interesting and compelled me to take a deeper dive. The brewery,in close proximity to where I live was an ever better incentive to check out this hidden gem. Tucked away in a business park,the brewery overall was a great experience. The staff person who was there was so very helpful and knowledgeable and made me feel welcomed. We ordered the the flight sampler of both sake and beer. All offerings were great tasting and enjoyable. I ended up buying a couple of bottles of sake for my friend and am curious to hear what he has to say. I loved what I sampled. I will definitely be back. read more

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I gotta be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with Nova's Ginjo 7 beer. In fact, it was take a 4pk to go good. Accessing this place is a bit unconventional, it's almost like a speakeasy access but with an urban twist. You call up and they open the gates. Anyways, the brews deliver. Their Ginjo 7 is such a rich blonde ale, wow! The service was top notch too. Overall it's a solid brewery with outstanding beer. Will come again. read more

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The beer and Sake is very good. You can tell they take pride in their brewing by the way the beers flavors are spot on with the category of beer! Also their Doburoku is phenomenal and cannot get enough of it!!! read more

Great unique sake and beer. The carbonated water they had was surprisingly so good. Could be more lively inside but was something different... call at the entrance for them to open the gate read more

If you can't decide between sake or beer... why not try both??? This place has a gorgeous selection of sake yeast beer, sake, and, oh, I almost forgot... they make their own PLUM WINE! It is a tad different to find and the hours are select. When you arrive, they're will be a gate with a phone number. Call it and say the "secret not so secret" password under the phone number to enter read more

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I like that they offer sake, beer and wine tasting. I believe it's the first sake tasting in Los Angeles. When we were there, they were sold out on half of the tasting menu. Wasn't a lot of option to try. We got Oolong Island (My fav), Ginjo 7 blue, Okinawa Smoke (Very Smokey, not my fav), Vacuum, Gravity and Sweet Peach. I really liked Oolong. It's very unique, something I've never had before. As for the vibes of this place definitely needs some improvement. Empty fridge, empty shelves, plain walls, seats are either too high or too low. Overall it wasn't very comfortable. I think i will come back to give it another shot and hopefully there will be more options to try. FIY: Most of the older reviews on this page belongs to REV read more

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Nova Brewing has been hands down the best brewery I've ever been to this year! My friends and I heard about it from another friend that is a frequent visitor as well. Super close by to where I live and in a gated area. *call the number on the sign -- right side of the gate* Quaint place that makes you feel at home, whether you're on a date or with a group of friends, you just feel at ease. Plenty of seating that you can rearrange to fit more people if you come in with a large party. The owners, Emiko and James, are very friendly and welcoming! I remember the first time my bf brought me to Nova and we had a great conversation with Emiko about how her and her husband started out there.The epitome of hospitality really :) Although there's no food, they allow you to bring in outside food and they sell some drinking snacks! Nova also hosts special events depending on the season or occasions! Would really recommend you to check those out because the vendors are top notch! While at Nova, I definitely recommend getting the flight so you can try a bit of everything. Their menu is always evolving and every beer, sake, or wine is worth a try. My all time favorite is the Ginjo 7 White which is a refreshing blonde ale that hits the spot after a long day of work. If you want a delicious sake to try out Gravity is the way to go, but you can't go wrong with any of the other options either. Check out their IG page for any updates or seasonal drinks. If you get the chance, FORSURE order the Red Yuzu Sour while you can! read more

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recently found out this brewery also serves sake so wanted 2 give em a try :) place is not huge but has a good selection of beers we ordered a $20 flight of 6 choices: yuzu witbier (beer) dunkel weizen (beer) yuzu vacuum (sake) ginjo white (beer) gravity (sake) okinawa (beer) beers were good, minus dunkel weizen didnt like our 2 sake selections friendly staff $20 is bit steep would visit again read more

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Go and enjoy a unique experience ~ especially when they debut their latest great creation. Their events with multiple food vendors are out of this world. Quality abounds, here.s read more

Such an awesome place! Nova Brewing is tucked away in a quiet commercial plaza and it is truly a gem! They brew their own sake which I found was very unique. I originally heard of this place from a Facebook SGV group where someone posted that there would be a small popup event. That event featured a yakitori truck and some saki cocktail drinks. Unfortunately, I did not make the event but bookmarked the place for a future visit. When I arrived at the plaza where Nova Brewing was located, I was stopped at a gate and prompted to call a number and mention a secret password (not so secretive cause the password was posted on a sign). It was a bit silly but fun at the same time. When I got to Nova Brewing, it was a small, but quaint set up. I was sad to hear that their sake cocktail drinks were unique to that popup event, but proceeded to try other items. I ordered their tasting and tried each to their sake and some of their beer. There's a tasting menu as well. Overall, the experience was very fun! I would definitely return another time. read more

I came here for their Taste of Sake/Sake Kasu Food Popup Event (think I heard about it through the Facebook SGV Eats group before I saw it on Instagram). This brewery is in a little industrial park where it was a little hard to find parking because of the draw of the event. You have to call them to open the gate for entry and the plaza can be easy to miss just because there are so many places/signs in this business park. Not sure if it's normally as busy, but I'd definitely come back here. It's a delight that they have sake, beer, and wine...all of which I like to try. My boyfriend thought their sake was better than their beer and even bought a bottle to take home. I love supporting businesses that re-use/re-purpose what might go to waste and I was even more excited that we could ask to take home free containers of sake kasu (aka lees, the stuff left over when making alcohol). The sake ice cream was amazing. So was the manju. I ended up using the sake kasu at home to marinate salmon and potatoes, add into miso soup, and even make some toner/moisturizer for my skin. It was great and I haven't even used up the tub. Unfortunately, my photo skills are subpar, but I included photos of the marinated salmon I made (which tasted delicious and better than it looked). read more

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At first I was startled that you have to call to buzz yourself in. That was pleasantly surprised when we got in. Customer service was wonderful and it was very helpful and friendly. We went with sampler of the beer and tried a couple sake as well as the plum wine. Liked everything we tried. Even went home with some. Worth the visit will be back. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

Nova brewing used to be REV brewing. I'm pretty glad they took over. It's an asian owned AND woman owned business! James is the brewer and his wife does everything else. James is super knowledgeable and seems to have spent a lot of time learning in the states, AND learning in japan as well! I was lucky enough to tour the lab / brewery. It's kinda cool seeing the few pieces of lab equipment that he uses. The sake he makes is unpasteurized and he is also going for a more modern approach on sake. This allows for freshness and what i'm imagining to be more brighter flavors. I could be wrong as I'm not a sake expert. He did explain it all when I asked but I'm not a very good student either... lol. Point is, James is very passionate about what he does and I'm sure he'd love to answer all your questions regarding sake or brewing. Anyways I've tried their 2nd batch of gravity, 3rd batch of gravity clear and misty, vacuum misty, and doburoku. I liked the second batch of gravity better. It was slightly sweeter and I swear I tasted a hint of melon in it. The new batch has more pop to it. It's got more acidity and also feels like there's the slightest amount of carbonation that gives a nice mouthfeel. It's definitely different and has more character than the typical imported stuff that you can get in a market. the cloudy was more dry and had a umami flavor to it almost. The doburoku was also pretty acidic. I think both the gravity and doburoku make a refreshing drink. I'm excited to pair the vacuum with some cheeses! apparently it goes very well together. They also do beer! I think I tried their calrose lager / their ginjo 7 made with STEAMED RICE?! It tasted surprisingly normal like any other lager? Will have to revisit it. The Oolong Island was also a little too tea-ey for me I think? yet my cousin said that it was TOO SWEET? lol take that as you will. I did get to try a bit of their yuzu blueberry. It was SO GOOD. the yuzu flavor is light but definitely noticeable. It's not that sour at all and is refreshing. Can't wait to come back to have a pint of it. read more

I've been eyeing their unique, asian inspired beers after seeing them being sold at a nearby restaurant. The yuzu witbier and oolong island were the ones I most anticipated. Upon walking in, I didn't know they had a variety of sake to taste as well. My wife and opted to try all the sakes and then got a beer flight to taste the Ginjo collection. I appreciated how you can bring your own food here. We were able to bring our sushi dinner and enjoy delicious sakes and beers. I loved all their sakes, they were smooth, well balanced and really easy to drink (dangerous). My wife isn't a sake fan but she enjoyed Nova's and we were looking to buy a bottle back home. As for the beers, Oolong Island and Ginjo Blue were my favorites. I definitely enjoyed my time here and can't wait to be back. read more

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Amazing selection! It is smaller than expected, but still a good place to hang out. I wish it wasn't so far and so isolated from LA. My partner wanted to visit this place after trying out their beer that we bought from some restaurant all the way out in Culver City. On a whim we decided to drive all the way out to Covina to see what else they had, and guys first time we've ever had a PERFECT flight from anywhere. there wasn't a single drink we didnt like. it was $20 per flight, which include six drinks. You get to mix and match from their beer and sake selection. no matter what you end up getting, you will not be disappointed. If this place was closer to LA I'd be a regular! read more

Nova Brewing - 3 Sake 3 Beer flight for each of us & only $20 each!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

To access check their website. Located inside a gated business park you will need to pull up to the gate and call. Phone number is by the gate on a large sign. Nova Brewing was hosting a Japanese fall tasting that includes food vendors. Events from what I hear is best to check their instagram site. We happened across it by Kashiwa Ramen out of Costa Mesa a ramen house the family frequent and was at the event. Vendors that were also there included yakitori, shaved ice, seafood, and tacos. All were were Japanese themed. Nova Brewing is Japanese inspired. Sake is infused into their wines and beer as well as they make sake. Without the event it appears that they offer tasting and purchase of their line of spirits. While at the event we tried Ginza 7 black, Yuzu Witbier, and Oolong Isand beer along with red blend and red blend sweet wine. All were good and left with a 4 pack of Ginza white and Yuzu Witbier. We look forward to returning and will keep an eye out for up coming events. read more

A total sleeper must-try spot! I've been to a lot of breweries in east LA county/west San Bernardino and it was hard to find one that could compare to the insane kings in OC, but this place really has a uniquely strong identity without compromising on quality. I admit I'm a bit of a sucker for the fact they are an unapologetically Japanese craft brewery as well that makes FRIGGIN SAKE! SAKE! You know how hard it is to find a sake brewery in the U.S.?! American palettes grow up on beer and wine so they tend to lean more into those, but sake is slept on too much here. It often has a more ethanol note that turns people off, but good sake has such beautiful texture and nuance that is truly divine to experience. Like trying only bad wine and saying you don't like wine, you have to find good sake and give it a real chance! Okay okay I'll get off my soapbox and talk about this lovely spot. So the most important thing to know is that like most breweries it is hidden away, and for this one it's behind a gate, but next to the gate is a big sign saying 'NOVA' and a number to call for them to open the gate for you to come in and enter this realm of paradise where all your dreams come true (as long as your dreams are of craft sake, wine, Japanese beer, and killer vibes). Tucked away here is a beautiful place with lots of fun Japanese merch, sake glasses, traditional cups, paper lanterns, and Japanese-inspired craft beers, fantastic wines, and good sake! Not to mention the brewer and his wife seem like the coolest people ever really doing something special. And honestly in a world full of similar craft beers, this place really does churn out a lot of incredibly unique ones you owe it to yourself to try. I myself need to check them out at once of the innumerous events they take part in like washoku (japanese food) day, partnerships with great restaurants like Malibu Farms. Come along to Nova and learn why I rave so hard about this place! read more

Came here for a date night to try their sake. What a great idea to have a brewery that has not just beer but also wine and sake. We ordered a flight to taste the various libations and got a mix of all 4 kinds of sake and two beers. Flight is $15. Menu is clearly listed at the time of order and there is also detailed info on the various kinds of sake too. The strongest sake was the unfiltered one and most interesting as you can still taste the bits of rice used. My husband tried the beers and they were refreshing! It's a cool and comfortable space to hang out. We brought our dinner there. We had to call a few times to be let in at the gate so keep trying if you don't get an answer right away. read more

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Introduced to REV at a tasting festival and we decided to check out their location. At the festival my favorites were their Syrah wine and Chex-Mix beer. Got through the gate without an issue and found the place towards the back. We basically tried everything they had. They were out of most of the red wines. The whites were mostly sweet to semi-sweet, which is exactly what my wife likes. Yummy wines = Peach wine, Symphony, Rose of Zinfandel, White Sangria, Sparkling Rose Bubbly. We also tried the red sangria which was our least favorite. Beers: Heff and Lord Vader were okay. Did not care for Oh snap and Route 66 NEIPA. Favorites = CHEX-Mix & Martyr Series Chocoml Stout Wine Barrel Aged (You should come up with a clever name for this one..lol) There were some vendors outside in the back, we had some mulitas, which were yummy. The only negative was the music was way too loud (good music though) ...but, when you have to shout across the table while having your drinks..it's too loud. Not sure if that is a regular thing or not. I'd return..but, if the music is too loud again, I'll ask if it can be turned down. read more

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Cute little brewery with wine and sake options! Great ambiance with the lantern lights and wooden tables. $15 for a flight. Well worth it. The guy working (owner?) was nice. Super stoked this place is right down the street. We will be back. read more

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Nova brewing is a great place to go as a small group or for a fun date night outing. They offer several craft beers, a small selection of wine and a small selection of sake. Each beverage is unique so I recommend purchasing the Flight of 6, they allow you to mix&match, beer/wine/sake. They also offer games. As I've been there several time now, there's no need for recommendations or information on the beverages, and I know we can all use our phones to do the research but it would be nice for first timers to get a little more detail on the beer/wine/sake when tasting. A little cheat sheet of information to read about the beverages or interaction from employees. Can't wait to return and try the Yu-zu IPA again :) read more

Nova Brewing - $15 Flight; 5 beers and 1 sake. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

First time here Glad I was able to try Nova Brewing out. Getting in was interesting. I'm glad I didn't need to call and someone let me in as they were leaving. It is a gated industrial park. We ordered a sampler. Price is expected. 1)Oolong Island was a nice fruity sour 2) Okinawa Smoke was delicious one of my favorites 3) Sweet Peach wine is exactly as it sounds? I liked it. 4)Ginjo 7 White was my favorite Rice Beer. I'm not a fan of the Owl brand. 5) The Vacuum Sake was delicious. 6) Ginjo 7 Black was interesting I preferred the White. We also tried out the Sweet Red Blend and bought a bottle. Stella who? read more

Nova Brewing - Sampler - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

Amazing Experience. Its a hidden gem :). We are in love. Every single thing in so tasty, its hard to pick a fav. We will be there again and again. read more

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I found this place because of groupon but a great find. I brought my good friend for her birthday celebration and we had an amazing time. I love that this place has wine tasting or beer tasting. The best is that you can do both and mix and match. The staff is knowledgeable and is perfect to give suggestions. The ambience and music is great backdrop to conversation between you and your friends. My only suggestion that they should have some option for food like a charcuterie board or maybe like soft pretzels. Something to nibble on even a trail mix or mix nuts can work. Mind you they did pop popcorn but I am not popcorn kinda guy. Just keep in mind that it is in a gated business center and is easily to pass it. You also have to call and let them know to open the gate for you to enter. Will definitely come again soon. read more

Nova Brewing - Menu of offerings!! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Covina, California

One of the best breweries in the San Gabriel Valley, if not all of Los Angeles County. Also one of the most bare-bones breweries I've ever been to. It's almost as if they don't want to attract customers - their hours are short, they don't make it easy to find, nor get in the gate, and once you're in, it's a simple place, with a bar to order from (but not to sit at) and tables with seats too low. Empty pre-canning cans line the shelves and they have one snack - a Japanese rice cake. To say they concentrate on their beers and Sake above everything else is an understatement. But boy, does that concentrating pay off. Every sake is a gem (freshly brewed sake? Can you imagine?) and the beers, while limited in range, are delicious. Every single one of them. From the first to the last. Service is great once you're inside, and you can buy most of their beers and Sake's in cans and bottles. Worth the effort. Find it. You can do it. You won't be sorry. read more