Hirabayashi Shuzo
| Years Active | 1888 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 平林酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Soft groundwater from the Tsubame area, fed by the Shinano River watershed |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Tsubame Otoko; Tsubame Musume |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 37.67, 138.92 |
About Hirabayashi Shuzo
Located in Tsubame, famous alongside Sanjo for cutlery and metalwork. The brewery has a long history of serving the local craftsman community.