Kato Kichibee Shoten
加藤吉平商店
Prefecture
Fukui
Chubu (中部)
Founded
1860
About
Kato Kichibee Shoten in Sabae, Fukui produces the acclaimed Born brand. The brewery is a pioneer of matured sake, aging their expressions at sub-zero temperatures for extended periods to develop rounded, complex flavors. Born Gold, their flagship Junmai Daiginjo aged at -8C, has become synonymous with premium aged sake in Japan.