Brands

The pasteurized series of Aramasa designed to express the diverse character of Akita's sake rice varieties. Brewed entirely through Kimoto and Kioke methods, it achieves a profound flavor despite its low-alcohol original strength. Each color in the lineup represents a different rice, vividly painting the rich landscape of Akita's terroir.

The namesake brand and origin of the brewery, representing the quest for the future of local sake while honoring antiquity. It purely embodies the Aramasa identity: 100% wooden vats, Kimoto method, and No. 6 yeast. By trusting the power of raw materials and excluding all additives, its taste conveys the true vitality of Akita's terroir.

Utilizing spring water as pure as its namesake "Shimizu" (Pure Water), this brand pursues the rich and robust flavors of rice. It can be enjoyed at various temperatures, with its mellow richness blooming beautifully when served warm (Atsukan). A local favorite that embodies Akita's food culture, it adds a touch of refinement and deep flavor to any daily meal.

Akita's most iconic brand, Takashimizu is beloved nationwide as the quintessential daily sake for casual enjoyment. Crafted with ultra-soft water from the sacred Takashimizu well, it offers a soft mouthfeel with balanced acidity and elegant umami. With premium Akita rice, water, and mastery in perfect harmony, this classic sake never tires the palate and defines the standard for Akita quality.

Named with prayers for the nation's prosperity and long life (Banzai), this auspicious brand embodies the founding spirit of the Meiji era. Brewed with Araya's pure spring water in an architecturally significant wooden cellar, it preserves the authentic form of traditional Akita sake. A source of local pride, its evocative taste echoes the vibrancy of a bygone brewing town and the enduring passion of its artisans.

Bearing the powerful name "Eiyu" (Hero), this brand was once carefully brewed by Morikawa Shuzoten. Following the brewery's closure, it has become a legendary and rare sake, once highly acclaimed by local enthusiasts for its dignified flavor. It stands as a culturally significant brew that preserves the memory of Akita’s most vibrant brewing era.

Named after the brewery’s pride, a well gleaming like gold, this brand was the shining symbol of Koganei Shuzo. The clean mouthfeel provided by premium brewing water and the deep flavor from carefully extracted rice umami once captivated many enthusiasts. While now a legendary and rare spirit following the brewery’s history, it remains a precious memory of Akita’s rich water sources and brewing heritage.

Naba Shoten's flagship brand, named after the silver scales (Ginrin) of fish in the sea of Tsuchizaki port, reflecting its coastal soul. Brewed with mineral-rich groundwater of Tsuchizaki and slow-fermented at low temperatures, it achieves a fine-grained, transparent quality. With excellent pairing potential for seafood, it conveys the history and culture of Tsuchizaki’s maritime past to modern diners.

A revolutionary sparkling sake born from an industry-academia collaboration with Akita Prefectural University, merging scientific inquiry with brewing art. Engraved with the intent to "Master (Kiwamu) the Craft," this ambitious work involved students in everything from research to design and mashing. It offers a refreshing effervescence and elegant sweetness, paving the way for the future of sake through a blend of tradition, science, and youthful sensitivity.

Naming after the noble and beautiful snow-capped Hakusan mountain, this brand was once carefully brewed by Takeishi Shuzoten. Its clean taste, made possible by Yuzawa's premium ingredients, was widely loved by local sake enthusiasts. While no longer produced, its name evokes scenes of northern winters and stands as a precious legacy of Yuzawa's brewing history.

A beloved local brand named after the river flowing through the region, expressing gratitude for the blessings of nature. Characterized by rich umami and rustic flavors produced by Yuzawa's terroir, it added color to local dining tables for many years. Though it has become a legendary and rare sake since the brewery's closure, its taste remains etched in the hearts of many, alongside the scenery of their hometown.

An elegant Daiginjo embodying the Japanese aesthetic: "Light as snow, calm as the moon, and alluring as flowers." It charms with the ultimate balance between the graceful Ginjo aroma of polished rice and the profound, original umami of the grain. A masterpiece of Ryozeki’s aesthetics, its refined taste evokes four-season landscapes and adds a brilliant touch to any meal.

An ultra-limited, rare brand brewed by Ryozeki following exceptional technical guidance from Mr. Akitsuna Takagi of Yamagata’s crown jewel, "Juyondai." Supervised in everything from rice selection to aging and label design, this sake condenses the highest levels of passion and craftsmanship into every bottle. It features a brilliantly expanding mellow aroma and an elegant, transparent sweetness, making it a masterpiece coveted by enthusiasts worldwide.