Gassan Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1920 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 月山酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Snowmelt from Mt. Gassan (very soft water)
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Gassan; Gassan Shizuku
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Seasonal releases
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.3412, 140.0511

About Gassan Shuzo

Brews at elevation using natural cold from Mt. Gassan. Part of the Dewa Sanzan (Three Sacred Mountains) area. Known for natural cold-temperature fermentation.