Hakkaisan Brewery
| Years Active | 1922 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 八海醸造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family (Nagumo family) |
| Water Source | Raiden spring water from Mt. Hakkai (soft water, snowmelt-fed) |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Large (~100000 koku) |
| Key Brands | Hakkaisan; Hakkaisan Yukimuro (snow-aged); Hakkaisan Sparkling Nigori |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Honjozo; Futsu-shu; Sparkling (awa); Shochu; Amazake |
| Website | hakkaisan.co.jp/en/ |
| Coordinates | 37.0014, 138.9186 |
About Hakkaisan Brewery
Named after sacred Mt. Hakkai. Pioneered snow-aging (yukimuro) technique. Known for clean tanrei karakuchi (light dry) Niigata style. Also produces craft beer and shochu.