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Sake Revolution

Sake Revolution

Written by: Timothy Sullivan John Puma
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 America's First Sake Podcast. Power to the Sake People! Join your hosts sake otaku John Puma and sake samurai Timothy Sullivan as they explore the world of Japanese Sake. This podcast will help you know where to get started with sake. Every week, we'll teach you something new about sake in a fun and easy to understand segment, we call the "Sake Education Corner". It wouldn't be a sake podcast with out some sake tasting! We'll profile and taste some of our favorite sakes. Check out the show notes if you'd like to get the sakes for yourself and taste along with us. We want to make sake accessible, fun and easy to understand. We hope you'll join us! Kanpai© 2026 Sake Revolution Art Cooking Food & Wine
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  • Sake Destinations: Tokyo

    Sake Destinations: Tokyo
    May 1 2026

    Episode 188. Pack your bags — and your sake glass. This week on Sake Revolution, John and Timothy kick off an exciting new series: Sake Destinations, your insider guide to buying and drinking sake like a local wherever you travel. And they're starting with the big one: Tokyo. Whether you're planning your first trip to Japan or you're a seasoned traveler looking to level up your sake itinerary, this episode is your cheat sheet. John and Timothy pull back the curtain on their personal favorites — the spots they actually go back to, trip after trip to enjoy and stock up on sake. If Japan is on your bucket list — or already on your calendar — this one is essential listening. Kanpai!
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  • Bombs Away! Defusing the Sake Bomb

    Bombs Away! Defusing the Sake Bomb
    Mar 29 2026

    Episode 187. Ever wonder where the sake bomb actually came from? Spoiler alert: it probably wasn't Japan. This week on Sake Revolution, John and Tim dive headfirst into one of the most divisive topics in sake culture — the sake bomb. From its surprising roots in the 19th century boilermaker, to a 1987 Houston newspaper ad that might just be the earliest printed record of the drink, this episode is packed with history, hot takes, and a few personal confessions. Plus, we explore the question - is the sake bomb a gateway to premium sake, or is it a bad look for sake culture? The guys weigh in — and the answer might surprise you. Sit back, relax and get ready to take sides! Where do you stand on the sake bomb? #SakeRevolution

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  • Funky Packaging: Koimari Nomanne Porcelain One Cups

    Funky Packaging: Koimari Nomanne Porcelain One Cups
    Feb 24 2026

    Episode 186. What happens when one of Japan's most ancient art forms meets your favorite grab-and-go drink? This week on Sake Revolution, John and Tim crack open something truly special — a one cup sake housed in genuine Imari porcelain, the same fine ceramics that were traded to Europe as far back as the 1600s. The brewery behind it, Koimari Sake Brewery of Saga Prefecture, has crafted a series of five beautifully designed cups that double as collectible works of art. And when it comes time to actually taste what's inside, both hosts are caught completely off guard by a bold, bright acidity that nobody saw coming. Tune in for a tasting that's equal parts art history lesson, sake education, and pure delicious surprise. #SakeRevolution

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