Kato Kichibee Shoten
加藤吉平商店
Kato Kichibee Shoten
Prefecture
Fukui
Chubu (中部)
Founded
1860
Water Source
Draws from underground wells in Fukui's Echizen region, fed by snowmelt from the Ryohaku mountains on the Fukui-Gifu border.
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.