Koyama Shuzo (Reihaku)

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1804 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 小山酒造 (冷白)
Prefecture Kumamoto
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Kikuchi River system underground water (filtered through Aso volcanic rock)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hana Nishiki; Kumamoto local rice
Toji School Kumamoto Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Reihaku; Yamaga no Sakura
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Akasake
Website Unknown
Coordinates 33.015, 130.6875

About Koyama Shuzo (Reihaku)

Kumamoto developed the famous Association No. 9 yeast (also called Kumamoto yeast) which revolutionized ginjo brewing nationwide. Aso volcanic terrain gives Kumamoto exceptional groundwater.