Nombe Hosts Spring-inspired Namazake Event

Sake aficionados consider the fruit forward unpasteurized sake, referred to as Namazake or Namas, the Beaujolais Nouveau of the sake world. Nombe is excited to offer a rare tasting of four different regional Namazakes, each paired with a dish by Chef Noriyuki Sugie. The festivities takes place on Thursday, March 29th, at 7:30 pm. Cost is $40 per person excluding tax and gratuity.

Traditionally, these young sakes were taken from the first third batches of the sake-brewing cycle. By bottling without pasteurization, some residual active cultures are left behind, creating a lively flavor profile with a finishing acidity that bellies some of the sweetness that lingers on the palate. Bottled by the end of January, Namazakes are typically available for consumption by March.

Nombe's co-owner and sake sommelier Gil Payne has hand-selected four Namazakes from different regions, showcasing the various brewers' art.
Those being offered:
- Tedorigawa Kinka - Tokushima-ken
- Masumi Arabashiri - Nagano-ken
- Ichinokura NamaGenshu Nigori - Miyagi-ken
- Harushika Shiboribana - Nara-ken
This is the ideal introduction to these rare seasonal young sakes and Chef Nori's amazing Izakaya fare. Come and enjoy a welcome beer and celebrate spring and the release of these special brews. Groups and discussion encouraged! Reserve a spot by calling Nombe at 415-681-7150 or visiting Nombe online at www.nombesf.com.

Nombe is open six days a week: lunch, Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 2 pm; brunch, Saturday and Sunday, from 11:30 am to 2 pm and dinner Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Located at 2491 Mission Street (near 21st Street) in San Francisco.