Kikuchi Shuzo (菊池酒造株式会社)
Kikuchi Shuzo is a brewery in Okayama Prefecture, founded in 1878, known for Kimurashiki Kiseki no Osake and Sanzen. A Kurashiki brewery known for Bitchu-style brewing and playing Mozart during fermentation. KIKI lists 4 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Kikuchi Shuzo (菊池酒造株式会社) |
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| Location | Okayama Prefecture |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | kikuchishuzo.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1878 in Tamashima, 5th-generation head To Kikuchi became the brewmaster in 1996. In 2010, the brewery introduced natural cultivation sake. In 2023, 6th-generation Daisuke Kikuchi assumed the role of president.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Subterranean water from the Takahashi River basin is used. |
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| Ingredients | Uses Okayama-grown rice, including Omachi, Yamada Nishiki, Asahi, and Akebono. |
| Style | Mozart's classical music is played continuously in the fermentation cellar. |
| Master brewer | Bitchu-guild master brewer To Kikuchi serves as the kuramoto toji. |
Visiting
Sake is available at the shop. Tours with video presentations and tastings require advance reservations.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 32 bottles from this maker (4 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kimurashiki Kiseki no Osake Junmai Daiginjo Undiluted, Omachi 45% Polish木村式 奇跡のお酒 純米大吟醸 原酒 雄町 45磨 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥4,680 |
| Sanzen Junmai Daiginjo Omachi 50燦然 純米大吟醸 雄町 50 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,024 |
| Kimurashiki Kiseki no Osake Junmai Ginjo, Omachi rice木村式 奇跡のお酒 純米吟醸 雄町 | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,876 |
| Sanzen Undiluted Junmai Daiginjo Yamadanishiki 40% Polishing燦然 純米大吟醸 原酒 山田錦 40磨 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥3,720 |