Aizu Shuzo (Aizu Chujo)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1688 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 会津酒造
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from mountain springs in Minami-Aizu
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Takanenishiki
Toji School Aizu Toji
Production Size Small
Key Brands Aizu Chujo; Yamanoigawa
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.2, 139.7667

About Aizu Shuzo (Aizu Chujo)

One of the oldest breweries in Minami-Aizu. Located in the mountainous Tajima area with heavy snowfall providing naturally cold fermentation conditions.