Munemasa Shuzo (宗政酒造株式会社)
Munemasa Shuzo is a brewery in Saga Prefecture, founded in 1985, known for Nonnoko. Munemasa Shuzo runs a tourist brewery inside Arita Porcelain Park in Saga, making the shochu Nonnoko and the sake Munemasa, with tours and tasting. KIKI lists one of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Munemasa Shuzo (宗政酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Saga Prefecture |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | www.nonnoko.com |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The company started in Imari, Saga, in 1985, centred on the shochu Nonnoko and the sake Munemasa. In March 2002 it moved its head office and plant to Arita Porcelain Park and opened the Arita brewery as a sightseeing distillery and brewery. Its water comes from Mount Kurokami, and in October 2003 it launched Nonnoko Kuro, made only from Saga-grown ingredients. It stresses handcrafted production.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Water from the Kurokami mountains is used for brewing, according to a tourism introduction. |
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| Ingredients | Some products use 100 percent Saga-grown ingredients. |
Visiting
Open 09:00 to 17:00 with a free self-guided route on the second floor (the plant is idle on closed days). The Saga brewers' association page describes it as open all year with tasting.
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 34 bottles from this maker (1 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Nonnoko Shochuのんのこ | Barley shochu | ¥406 |