Fukutokucho Shurui (福徳長酒類)
Fukutokucho Shurui is a brewery in Fukuoka Prefecture, founded in 1792, known for Hakata no Hana, Mugi no Daichi and Fukutokucho. Founded in 1792, this producer is best known for its authentic shochu brand Hakata no Hana. KIKI lists 14 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Fukutokucho Shurui (福徳長酒類) |
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| Location | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Founded | 1792 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | www.oenon.jp/company/group/fukutokucho.html |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Tracing roots back to 1792 with brewer Iseya Kaemon, the company established its Kurume plant in 1947 and incorporated in 1953. It launched Hakata no Hana in 1980, renamed to Fukutokucho in 1991, and later joined the Oenon Group.
What makes it distinct
| Yeast | Uses proprietary Hakata no Hana yeast for floral aromas as well as ginjo yeast strains. |
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| Style | Employs atmospheric and vacuum distillation, alongside a sub-zero chilling filtration process to remove impurities. |
| Water | Draws pure groundwater pumped from deep wells beneath the Kurume distillery. |
| Ingredients | Selects quality two-row barley, 100% domestic rice, and Kyoto gyokuro tea leaves for its spirits. |
Visiting
The facility is closed to the public and does not offer tours, shops, or tasting bars.
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 76 bottles from this maker (14 on this site).