Farthest Star Sake

Farthest Star Sake is a bar in Medfield, Massachusetts, dedicated to crafting and serving locally made sake in the only sake brewery and taproom in New England. The taproom offers a rotating selection of experimental and limited-edition sake styles, paired with curated snacks and a welcoming environment that welcomes guests of all ages, including families. Visitors can enjoy BYOFood, participate in taproom games, and attend occasional events. The business serves the broader Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island regions through bottle distribution, with its core operations centered at its Medfield location. It holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The brewery’s approach centers on traditional sake-making principles using high-quality brewing rice, sake-specific yeast strains, and New England’s clean, soft water. Each batch is crafted with care, emphasizing minimal processing and hand-made quality. The team maintains a private yeast bank with strains sourced from Japan and plans to expand its collection. The taproom, known as Sake Station Alpha, functions as both a production site and an educational hub, promoting understanding of sake’s art and science. The brewery’s mission is to showcase the complexity and flavor potential of locally brewed sake, using a simple formula: rice, koji, water, and yeast.

Located on North Meadows Road in Medfield, Farthest Star Sake sits just a short distance from several natural and geographic features. It is about 0.1 miles from North Meadows Road, 0.2 miles from West Street and Mill Brook, and approximately 0.4 miles from the Bridge Street Conservation Restriction. It lies about 0.5 miles from the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area, a protected natural area, and 0.6 miles from Dover Road.

The business stands out as a unique cultural and culinary destination in the region, being the sole sake brewery in New England. Its dedication to craftsmanship, education, and community engagement has earned it a strong reputation. The perfect customer rating reflects consistent quality and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Farthest Star Sake is redefining what a local craft beverage experience can be in Medfield.