Chiba Prefecture, Japan – In a world increasingly dominated by standardized processes and controlled environments, the pursuit of traditional methods often unearths profound insights and unparalleled flavors. This was precisely the discovery made by renowned fermentation expert Sandor Katz during a December visit to the Terada Honke Brewery in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Nestled amidst the […]

CHIBA, JAPAN & ASHEVILLE, NC – In an era dominated by precise industrial processes, a quiet revolution is bubbling, championed by fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz. Following a transformative visit to Japan, Katz has successfully brought home the ancient art of Bodai Moto-Zukuri, a traditional method of wild-fermented sake production, demonstrating its accessibility for home […]

CHIBA PREFECTURE, JAPAN & ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA – In an era increasingly defined by standardized production and controlled environments, a quiet revolution is brewing, guided by the wisdom of ancient traditions. At its forefront is Sandor Ellix Katz, the revered fermentation revivalist and author, who recently embarked on a profound journey into the heart […]

CHIBA, JAPAN & GLOBAL FERMENTATION COMMUNITY – In a world increasingly dominated by standardized industrial processes, a quiet revolution is brewing, quite literally, in the realm of traditional fermentation. At the forefront of this movement stands Sandor Ellix Katz, the revered fermentation revivalist and author of seminal works like "The Art of Fermentation." His recent […]

Chiba Prefecture, Japan / Asheville, North Carolina, USA – In a remarkable testament to the enduring power of traditional methods, renowned fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz has successfully replicated an ancient, wild-fermented sake brewing technique, Bodai Moto-Zukuri, in his own home. This achievement, inspired by a pivotal visit to the esteemed Terada Honke Brewery in Chiba, […]