This American sake brewery opened in 2024 in LA’s historic fashion district. Operating under the slogan “Japanese tradition, California made,” their distinctive products — mostly flavored sake — express the West Coast’s experimental mindset and playful spirit. The company is dedicated to crafting honest products using only natural ingredients and ecologically conscious methods. Sawtelle sources rice from Sacramento Valley’s Lopes Family Farm, a fourth-generation operation that practices organic, regenerative farming, where flocks of ducks naturally fertilize the fields and take care of pests. If you’re in LA, visit their taproom, where you can taste their entire product range, including seasonals and taproom exclusives.