Rokka Shuzo (Joppari)
| Years Active | 1972 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 六花酒造 |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Corporate (merger of local breweries) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Iwaki River fed by Mt. Iwaki snowmelt |
| Rice Varieties | Hanafubuki (Aomori local); Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Nanbu |
| Production Size | Medium |
| Key Brands | Joppari; Joppari Junmai Daiginjo |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | joppari.com |
| Coordinates | 40.5922, 140.4644 |
About Rokka Shuzo (Joppari)
Joppari is Tsugaru dialect for stubborn or tenacious – a proud Aomori character trait. Formed from merger of six Hirosaki-area breweries (roku = six, ka = flower). Located near Hirosaki Castle famous for cherry blossoms.