Hirabayashi Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
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.