WE’RE IN LA

Nestled in the heart of the Historic Fashion District in Downtown Los Angeles, Sawtelle Sake Brewery stands in a vibrant city that has played a pivotal role in shaping the sake market in the US. From the early 1900s, when some of the country’s first sake breweries were established here, to the countless homebrewers who, despite prohibition-era restrictions, crafted sake to serve the growing Japanese immigrant community, the story of sake in Los Angeles is one of resilience, innovation, and cultural significance.

We are deeply honored to continue this rich tradition, reviving a lost legacy by establishing the first sake brewery in the City of Los Angeles since the 1950s. Opened in 2024, our facility is designed to handle every aspect of production, from brewing to packaging, ensuring that we can share our vision for sake with the community year-round.