Webinar Series hosted by JCCC and guest speaker Shotaro Ozawa
Would you like to experience dynamic of Japanese food and drink pairings this winter? Something informative, educational, and fun!
Shotaro Ozawa, who is a certified Kikisake-shi, Sake Expert and Japanese food specialist and also the president of Ozawa Canada, which is a pioneer in the importation and distribution of quality Japanese foods, beers, premium sakes and spirits, will provide in-depth insights into different Japanese drinks at a JCCC monthly online seminar, “Drinks of Japan”.
The zoom live seminar will be broadcast from different featured restaurants for each seminar. Discussions with restaurant chefs about pairings will also offer a fun way to learn (and enjoy) more about Japanese drinks and foods.
The fun part will be both tasting and drinking the various pairings!
You will also be able to order drinks and food in advance and enjoy them in your home or - if permitted - partake in dine-in operations at the restaurant exclusively for the live seminar (with Covid-19 protocols in place)!
Part 1:
BEER Webinar January 18th (Monday) at Izakaya Ju Restaurant (Markham)
Shotaro will talk about three different beers with a special food pairing menu from Izakaya Ju. Both the beer sets and special food pairings that were discussed in the seminar will be available for purchase and delivery.
Selections of Beer:
- Asahi Super Dry (Nama/draft) 500ml cans
- Asahi Dry Black 334ml bottles
- Hitachino Nest White Ale 330ml bottles
Seminar fee: $35 + HST
Advance purchase options
Mixed Case of Beer:
- Case of Beer 24 bottles: 8 x Asahi Super Dry 500ml cans, 8 x Asahi Dry Black 334ml, 8 x Hitachino White Ale 330ml.
Price: $120.00 including HST
Delivery available in GTA** - 6pk Basket: 2 x Asahi Super Dry 500ml cans, 2 x Asahi Dry Black, 2 x Hitachino White Ale 330ml.
Price: $25.00 including HST
Pick-Up only at JCCC
*Advance order is required: Ozawa Canada, call 905-731-5088 ext. 5222 (Ask for Lisa) Or email: sake@ozawa.ca
If the province allows dine-in operations to continue in York region you can purchase the beverages at Izakaya Ju at a seminar special price.
Food Pairings menu (To be confirmed): Estimated Price is $40 + HST
- Chicken Karaage, Yakitori, and Mini Sushi Set
*Order must be made in advance: Izakaya Ju @ 905-474-1058. (JCCC webinar special menu)
Information on the three beers:
- Asahi Super Dry – 500ml can and draft beer
Born out of a desire to create a beer that would compliment food, Asahi Super Dry quickly became the most popular beer in Japan. First sold on March 17, 1987, the world's first and original “Dry” beer developed by Asahi Breweries is a very refreshing and smooth beer with a crisp-clean-dry finish. Type: Beer, Alcohol: 5%, Dry/Sweet: Dry (5% alc./vol.) - Asahi Dry Black 334ml bottle
A revolutionary beer in its category, Asahi Dry Black redefines the taste of dark beer. Using the same legendary yeast as Asahi Super Dry, Dry Black perfects the balance of dark bitterness and a dry crisp finish that has never been achieved in a dark lager. A signature experience from Asahi, “Karakuchi (Dry) to the finish.” Type: Beer, Alcohol: 5.5%, Dry/Sweet: Dry (5.5% alc./vol.) - Hitachino Nest White Ale 330ml bottle
Brewed with wheat malt, and flavored with coriander, orange peel and nutmeg. Please enjoy the soft and flavorful taste. Size: 330ml x 24 bottles, Style: Belgian White Ale, Alcohol: 5.5%
Part 2: Sake
Thursday, February 18