Aizu Homare (Homare Shuzo)
| Years Active | 1918 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | ほまれ酒造 |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Corporate |
| Water Source | Underground water from Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro Lake watershed (soft water) |
| Rice Varieties | Yamadanishiki (Hyogo Banshu); Gohyakumangoku; Yume no Kaori |
| Toji School | Local Aizu |
| Production Size | Large |
| Key Brands | Aizu Homare; Aizu Homare Banshu Yamadanishiki Junmai Daiginjo; Aizu Chujo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori; Umeshu |
| Website | aizuhomare.jp |
| Coordinates | 37.6122, 139.8742 |
About Aizu Homare (Homare Shuzo)
Won IWC Champion Sake trophy in 2015 with their Junmai Daiginjo. One of Fukushima’s largest producers. Known for accessible quality at reasonable prices. Helped restore Fukushima’s sake reputation after 2011.