Brands

Aizu Nada is a brand named with the brewery's spirit to match the quality of the famous sake district Nada. Brewed sincerely against the backdrop of Aizu's rich nature, it has long been loved by locals.

Suehiro is the hallmark brand of the brewery that has carried Aizu's history and culture since its founding in 1850. As a holy ground for Yamahai brewing, it pursues deep rice umami and crisp acidity. Brewed in buildings designated as Registered Tangible Cultural Properties, its taste fascinates fans not only locally but nationwide, continuing to shine as the orthodox path of Aizu's local sake.

Gensai is the pinnacle Daiginjo of Suehiro Shuzo, named after the famous Aizu clan councillor Tanaka Gensai. Crafted with the utmost skills of the Toji and brewers using the finest rice and water, its character features a noble melon-like aroma and a profound richness. Its overwhelming perfection, proven by five consecutive years of Gold Medals, makes it a jewel of a sake that embodies the pride of Aizu.

Someizakura is a brand inspired by the beautiful spring of Aizu, a famous spot for cherry blossoms. With its brilliant aroma and elegant taste, it is a sake full of atmosphere, perfect for a banquet under the full-blown cherry blossoms.

Kochu-shun is a brand named after the Chinese fable "Kochu no Ten," expressing the joy of forgetting daily life. It produces a blissful, relaxing moment with a harmony of rice's original umami and gentle aroma.

Harukoro is a brand inspired by a phrase from the famous song "Kojo no Tsuki," evoking the romance of history. It features a noble and elegant taste reminiscent of the four seasons at Tsurugajo Castle.

Sharaku is the pinnacle of popularity brands from Miyaizumi Meijo that has pushed Aizu sake onto the world stage. With the concept of "fruit aroma passing through the nose on the first sip, and gently sparking rice umami," they thoroughly implement one-time pasteurization (using a pasteurizer) with expert skills. Its fresh and sensual taste has gained overwhelming support both domestically and internationally, standing as a new Aizu standard that rewrites the history of sake.

Yumegokoro is a traditional brand loved in Kitakata since its founding in 1877. Based on the conviction of "Sake that is always different yet always unchanged," it is brewed with Aizu rice, Togami spring water, and local Yume yeast. The taste is a sincere finish where rice umami lives strongly, accompanying the daily life of Kitakata and delivering peace to every dining table.

Naraman is a Junmai brand from Yumegokoro Shuzo that excites sake fans nationwide. Named after the first-generation head, it pursues the ideal of being the "best supporting actor that enhances food." It features a fresh melon-like aroma, powerful rice umami, and a magnificent crisp finish produced by strictly selected Aizu-grown Gohyakumangoku rice. It is a highly skilled sake representing Aizu that never tires the palate and elevates every dish.

Kanji no Machi Kitakata is a concept brand expressing the Kanji culture rooted in the storehouse town of Kitakata through sake. Its labels with beautiful calligraphy and sincerely brewed taste promote Kitakata's cultural charm both at home and abroad.

Classic (Kurassic) is the world-renowned "Musical Brewed Sake" from Ohara Shuzo, fermented while playing Mozart's music in the storehouse. The taste nurtured by the rhythm of melodies is dignified, gentle, and mellow, much like Mozart's compositions. With a series named after his musical pieces, it is a supreme brand that marks a new page in sake history, born from a mix of playful spirit and passion.

Kokko is a traditional brand loved in Kitakata since the Edo period. Utilizing the pure underground water from Mount Iide, its sincerely brewed taste is an immortal local sake that conveys the richness of Kitakata's history and climate to the present day.

Kitakata Ramen Sake is a unique sake designed for perfect harmony with Kitakata Ramen—one of Japan's top three ramen styles. Featuring a powerful crispness that stands up to rich soups and a clean aftertaste, it is a specialty for enjoying Kitakata's unique food culture.

Kura is a brand expressing the origin of sake brewed in the storehouse town of Kitakata. Brewed slowly and carefully within the traditional storehouse, it is a community-rooted specialty featuring a gentle and deep taste.

Kiyokawa is a brand inspired by the clear streams flowing from Mount Iide. As its name suggests, it features a pure, transparent, and clean finish, letting you directly experience the bounty of Kitakata's rich water.

Yamatoya Zenai is the flagship of the revitalized Minenoyuki Shuzojo, merging 100% Kitakata rice, traditional techniques, and the sensibility of young makers. Pursuing a "refreshing acidity like lychee and rich sweetness," its modern taste brightly rewrites the established concepts of sake and is supported worldwide.

Minenoyuki is the traditional hallmark brand representing the brewery, inspired by the pure snow on the Mount Iide range. Leveraging the clear underground water of Mount Iide, it pursues a gentle and transparent taste. It is a peaceful local sake where the grand nature of Kitakata melts into a flavor that touches the heart.

Aizu Kiyokawa is one of Japan's leading long-term aged brands that has overcome the "test of time" for over 10 years. The amber-glowing drops feature a rich aroma born from aging and a surprisingly mellow mouthfeel with all edges rounded off. Brewed with a heart as clear as Kitakata's streams and finished with the ultimate magic of time, it is a rare brand where you can experience the essence of vintage sake.

Aizu Yoshinogawa is a brand filled with astonishing community love, with 98% of its sales being in the local Kitakata area. It boasts high-level skills as a regular Gold Medal winner in the National New Sake Awards, putting in selfless effort comparable to Daiginjo and using 100% handmade koji. The taste features rice sweetness and umami with a transparent aftertaste reminiscent of pure water. It is a gem of a sake that richly colors the daily life of Kitakata, where locals take pride in saying "This is our sake," brewing true local pride.