Brands

Derived from the phrase meaning "a shining pearl in the palm," this ultra-premium brand is crafted drop by drop with as much care as raising one's own child. Using only the core of select sake rice, it undergoes precise temperature control and a delicate fermentation process with "flower yeast," resulting in a crystal-like sake that shines like a gemstone. The noble aroma and fleeting yet rich finish are the heights of luxury suited for special moments, a masterpiece of the brewery's highest technical standards.

As its name suggests, Acid Seven is an innovative product featuring an astonishing acidity of 7—several times that of typical sake. Its white-wine-like freshness and multilayered acidity harmonize beautifully, excelling in pairings with Western cuisine and cheese at the forefront of modern sake. This bold acidic design, possible only through traditional techniques, is a pioneering cup opening new doors for sake, gaining attention in gastronomy scenes worldwide.

Carrying a name associated with wishes for longevity and prosperity, Kikusui was long beloved as the representative local sake of Noshiro. Aged slowly in the historic railway tunnel, a tangible cultural property, it was characterized by a mellow maturity brought by the constant natural temperature and harmonious, gentle rice umami. Though it has now become a rare treasure following the brewery's closure, its warm flavor remains a significant symbol of local culture in Noshiro.

Derived from the name of the founding brewer, Kisaburo Hirasawa, this traditional brand conveyed the origins and pride of the brewery's foundation. Inheriting the lineage originally known as "Kisaburo's Sake" by local connoisseurs, it continued to express the spirit of Noshiro across generations. Though production has ended, this sake carrying the founder's name embodied a sincere devotion to quality and symbolized the passionate, turbulent history of the brewery.

This brewery is closed

Established in the Meiji era, Rakuizumi was loved as the soulful brand symbolizing over 260 years of Nishimura Shuzoten's long tradition. As the name meaning "Spring of Joy" suggests, it aimed to be a friendly presence that brought happiness with every sip, reflecting the rich terroir of Noshiro through honest brewing. Though no longer produced following the brewery's closure, its flavor once graced many gatherings and tables in Noshiro, remaining in hearts as a phantom masterpiece of local history.

Bearing the name of the company, Hokushika is the flagship brand that carries the pride of northern Akita throughout its history. Its primary features are the profound umami from "Akita-style Kimoto" brewing and a transparent sweetness refined through "Secchu Chozo" (Snow Storage). Reflecting the natural bounty of Odate, its quality is a fruition of the passion and perseverance of those living in heavy snow regions, eloquently speaking to the identity of the Kita-Akita and Kazuno districts.

Bearing the name of the brewery's roots, the "Kita-Akita District," this brand is filled with local love, sharing the terroir and culture of Kita-Akita with the world. Using high-quality local rice and pure water from the foot of the Shirakami-Sanchi mountains, it pursues perfection as an unpretentious yet solid "local sake of Akita." This cup, brewed through harsh winters, has a powerful yet gentle mouthfeel, serving as a pillar for those who love their hometown and now reaching fans worldwide.