Kirinzan Shuzo (麒麟山酒造株式会社)
Kirinzan Shuzo is a brewery in Niigata Prefecture, founded in 1843, known for Kirinzansan. Kirinzan Shuzo is a sake brewery in Tsugawa, Aga, Niigata, founded in 1843, known for dry sake brewed with very soft water. KIKI lists 4 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Kirinzan Shuzo (麒麟山酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Niigata Prefecture |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | kirinzan.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The brewery was founded in Tsugawa in 1843. It brews with subsoil water from the Tokonami River, a very soft water with few minerals. It has kept to a dry style, clean and crisp. All the rice it needs is sourced within about 10 km of the brewery, which is rare for a brewery of its size in Japan. It also runs community events such as the Kirinzan Rice Growing University. Tours are offered in summer by reservation.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Tokonami River subsoil water, very soft and low in minerals |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | All rice sourced within about 10 km of the brewery |
| Style | Dry |
Visiting
Tours run from June to early September, online booking only. 1,000 yen per person (20 and over, souvenir included), about 60 minutes, up to 7 people (as stated on the official site).
- Tours
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 21 bottles from this maker (4 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kirinzansan Dento Karakuchi麒麟山 伝統辛口 | Futsushu | ¥868 |
| Kirinzansan Enrai Ginjo麒麟山 遠雷 吟醸 | Ginjo | ¥1,188 |
| Kirinzansan Nagareboshi Junmai Daiginjo麒麟山 ながれぼし 純米大吟醸 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥2,904 |
| Kirinzansan Junmai Ginjo Yukinoshita麒麟山 純米吟醸 ユキノシタ | Junmai Ginjo | ¥1,408 |