Kinryu Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1886 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 金龍酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Chokai mountain underground springs (soft water)
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kinryu; Kinryu Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.92, 139.84

About Kinryu Shuzo

Shonai coastal brewery in Sakata. Kinryu means Golden Dragon. Sakata was historically a major rice trading port on the Kitamaebune shipping route. The city’s prosperity from rice trade supported many sake breweries.