Timothy Sullivan is the Director of Education and lead instructor for classes at the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura.  He has over 16 years of experience teaching about sake and in 2007, he was awarded the prestigious title of Sake Samurai by the Japan Sake Brewers Association. Since 2013, Timothy has served as the Global Brand Ambassador for Hakkasian Sake Brewery. Timothy brings a wealth of knowledge as well as practical brewing experience to the classroom.  

Timothy's Experience and Certifications
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2023 International Sake Lecturer Certification (Sake Service Institute)
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2019 Sake Scholar Certification

2019 JSA Sake Diploma International

2016-17: 12 Month Sake Brewing Internship – Hakkaisan Sake Brewery, Niigata Japan

2016 WSET Level 3 Award in Sake

2014 SSI International Kikisake-shi Sake Sommelier (Sake Service Institute)

2014 Advanced Sake Professional (Sake Education Council)