Interview with Keith Norum of Masumi Sake Brewery

About this episode

John and Timothy interview Keith Norum, a representative of Masumi Sake Brewery, discussing his journey in the sake industry and the brewing process.

Episode 178. In this episode join John and Timothy as they interview Keith Norum. Keith is a well known figure in the sake industry and he has represented the Masumi brand of sake since 2005. Keith tells us his story of getting to Japan and finding his way to the world of sake. What's it like working at a traditional Japanese sake brewery? Keith gives us a peek behind the noren! Together we all taste one of the most popular Masumi sakes in the market outsid...

People in this episode

Hosts: John Puma, Timothy Sullivan

Guest: Keith Norum

Topics covered

• sake
• Japanese culture
• brewing process
• interview
• Masumi brand

Keywords

• sake
• Masumi
• brewing
• Japan
• interview
• Keith Norum
• Japanese culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Masumi Sake Brewery

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