Miyasaka Brewing Co. (Masumi)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1662 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 宮坂醸造株式会社
Prefecture Nagano
Status Operating
Owner Family (Miyasaka family)
Water Source Kirigamine highland spring water (soft water from Suwa area)
Rice Varieties Miyama Nishiki; Sankei Nishiki; Hitogokochi; Yamadanishiki
Toji School In-house (formerly Suwa Toji)
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Masumi; Nanago; Sanka; Arabashiri
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Tokubetsu Junmai; Honjozo; Sparkling
Website masumi.co.jp
Coordinates 36.0389, 138.1111

About Miyasaka Brewing Co. (Masumi)

Discovered Association Yeast No. 7 (Kyokai #7) in 1946 – one of the most widely used brewing yeasts in Japan. Operates two kura: Suwa and Fujimi.