Kita no Hana Shuzojo

Kita no Hana Shuzojo, founded in 1919, is a brewery of passion that once closed its doors but was revived after the war with the indomitable wish to "become the flower (Hana) of Kitakata."
Among the 11 breweries in Kitakata, the fourth-generation head Rie Hoshi currently commands as Toji, fusioning delicate female sensibility with traditional handwork. Leveraging the soft water from the Mount Iide range and committing to Fukushima-grown rice and yeast, their brewing's essence is a "profound flavor that touches the soul" rather than flashiness. The neat crispness that never tires the palate and gently accompanies food has earned high trust from fans both locally and nationwide.
With brands like "Kuradaiko" and "Kanazawaya"—which topped blind tasting contests—their skills are well-proven. They continue to brew sake that symbolizes Aizu's "sincerity," where the trajectory of revival and pride for the future reside in every drop.