Ohara Shuzo (Kinpou)
| Years Active | 1717 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 大原酒造 |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Underground spring water from Iide mountains |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki |
| Toji School | Local Aizu |
| Production Size | Small-Medium |
| Key Brands | Kinpou; Kinpou Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 37.6542, 139.8694 |
About Ohara Shuzo (Kinpou)
Historic Kitakata brewery dating to 1717. Kinpou means Golden Treasure. Kitakata region’s clean soft water and cold winters provide ideal brewing conditions. Traditional approach with careful attention to rice polishing.