Takeda Shuzo (Joetsu)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1870 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 武田酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Local well water from Joetsu area (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Echigo Takeda; Joetsu Otoko
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.11, 138.24

About Takeda Shuzo (Joetsu)

Small Joetsu-area brewery maintaining traditional Echigo brewing methods. Caters primarily to local restaurants and retailers in the Joetsu region.