Built around a 1650-founded brewery in Itoigawa, Niigata, WESAKE makes traditional Japanese sake feel at home in everyday settings. Its founders created the brand to remove the intimidation and ceremony surrounding sake, packaging premium Junmai Ginjo in a convenient single-serving can for casual drinkers.
TYKU SakeKnown for bringing premium sake into more everyday settings, TYKU makes smooth Japanese-style sake for sipping, pairing with meals, or mixing into cocktails. The brand follows a traditional grain-to-glass process built around four natural ingredients and presents sake as an accessible alternative to white wine.NEW YORK, NY
CoStar BrewingPittsburgh’s CoStar Brewing has been brewing in the region since 2011, with a philosophy that favors the quiet appeal of well-made beer over hype. Its Etna brewery and taproom extend that idea into a relaxed gathering place, including regular community events such as yoga in the brewery.ETNA, PA
(parentheses)Husband-and-wife founders Nick and Tawny Lara built (parentheses) around a shared desire for a satisfying drink without alcohol. Handmade in Brooklyn, the company uses Nick’s small-batch seaweed vinegar and Tawny’s knowledge of tea and botanicals to create slow-sipping drinks for people exploring sobriety or mindful drinking.
Earnest Brew WorksBorn from the shared passion of two homebrewers, Earnest Brew Works is a brewer-owned brewery and taproom company making beer in Toledo, Ohio, since 2016. Its brewers balance traditional styles with fresh ingredient ideas, producing more than 50 unique recipes each year for a community-focused taproom experience across four locations.TOLEDO, OH