Join ABV and 505 State Street for a founders tasting celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the vibrant community of AAPI professionals across the beverage industry.

Connect with founders, operators, media, and industry leaders while sampling beverages from Day–Guard, Hana Makgeolli, Lunar, Mai Vino and Wild Mannered. Hosted at 505 State Street—a welcoming, community-driven space for diverse communities to connect and thrive. Limited capacity, Invitation only.

A virtual panel discussion on “Cultural Roots, Modern Tastes,” exploring how cultural heritage—particularly within the AAPI community—continues to influence modern beverage concepts, brand building, and evolving consumer trends.

Panelists include: Carol Pak, Founder & CEO, Sool (Makku); Daisuke Nakajima, Founder, Bōken Sake; Jenny Son, Vice President of Spirits, Total Wine & More; Faye Chen, Co-founder and General Manager of Double Chicken Please. Moderated by: Nicolette Teo, Co-Founder, L.A. Spirits Awards

Connect over Asian hot sauces, flavorful bites and hot topics with fellow AAPI professionals in beverage and beyond. Taste. Talk. Repeat.

Founders Tasting featuring our favorite AAPI owned beverage brands. Featuring: Brooklyn Cider House / Boken Sake / Dirty Water / Maivino / Hana Makgeolli / Jumo / Makku

Fall Gathering. Reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones, all while reinforcing our mission to uplift AAPI professionals within the beverage industry and beyond.

Meet the makers & founders crafting some groundbreaking beverages representing the AAPI community: Bondle Wines, Hana Makgeolli, Hummy Soju Seltzer, JUMO Soju Cocktail, Lunar Hard Seltzer, Mai Vino and MÀKKU.