Yamamoto Shuzo (Yamamoto)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1901 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 山本合名会社
Prefecture Akita
Status Operating
Owner Family (Yamamoto family)
Water Source Ultra-soft water from Shirakami Mountains (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Rice Varieties Akita Sake Komachi; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki; Gin no Sei
Toji School Local Akita
Production Size Small
Key Brands Yamamoto; Yamamoto Pure Black; Yamamoto Strawberry Red; Shiraki no
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nama; Seasonal limited releases
Website yamamoto-brewery.com/
Coordinates 40.35, 140.0333

About Yamamoto Shuzo (Yamamoto)

Uses water from the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakami Mountains. Current generation brewer Yamamoto Yusuke transformed the brand with bold modern style. Colorful label series (Pure Black, Strawberry Red) attracts younger drinkers. Located in remote mountainous area near the Sea of Japan coast.