Kirinzan Brewery

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1843 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 麒麟山酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family (Saito family)
Water Source Ultra-soft water from Agano River system
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku (locally grown); Takanenishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Kirinzan; Kirinzan Denpou; Kagayaki
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Seasonal limited editions
Website kirinzan.co.jp/
Coordinates 37.6689, 139.4539

About Kirinzan Brewery

Named after the local Mt. Kirin. Uses only locally-grown rice from Aga town. Known for clean refreshing style.