Harvested From The Hudson Valley, Brewed in BrooklynNY Jizake will be available at Kato Sake Works, beginning October 1st, 2025—World Sake Day. September 30, 2025 (Brooklyn, NY) — Kato Sake Works, a Brooklyn based sake brewery, announces NY Jizake, the first sake brewed with rice grown in New York’s Hudson Valley. Translating directly to “local sake,” Jizake (地酒) refers to the Japanese tradition of crafting sake that reflects the character of its community. With NY Jizake, Kato Sake Works is expanding what’s possible for local sake in both sourcing and flavor. With the release of Jizake, Kato Sake Works is proud to lead New York’s sake revolution.