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Kirinzan Brewery

麒麟山酒造

Kirinzan Brewery sake brewery — watercolor illustration
Prefecture Niigata Chubu (中部)
Founded 1843
Toji School Echigo Toji

About

Located in the Aga river valley of eastern Niigata, Kirinzan exclusively uses locally grown rice and Aga river water. This commitment to terroir produces sakes with a distinctive mineral-driven character. The brewery's name references Mt. Kirinzan, and their traditional approach emphasizes food-friendliness over flashy aromatics.

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