Kubo Honke (Yoemon)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1875 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 久保本家酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Mogami River basin groundwater (soft water)
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Yoemon; Kubo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Yamahai; Kimoto
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.11, 140.04

About Kubo Honke (Yoemon)

Nagai area brewery known for traditional Yamahai and Kimoto methods. Yoemon brand carries the founder’s name. Nagai city in the Okitama region has a quiet sake-brewing tradition supported by excellent rice cultivation and mountain water.