Aramasa Shuzo

Aramasa Shuzo, established in Akita City in 1852, is a venerable sake brewery renowned for its innovative approach to sake production. Its flagship brand is "Aramasa." The brewery is famously recognized as the birthplace of "Kyoukai Yeast No. 6," also known as Aramasa Yeast, which has significantly influenced the modern sake industry. While rooted in traditional Kimoto brewing methods, Aramasa is distinguished by its commitment to using locally sourced Akita rice varieties, particularly heirloom strains like Kame-no-o and Kairyo Shinko. They emphasize traditional wooden vats for fermentation, low-polished rice, and exclusively brew junmai-shu without additives. A core philosophy is their dedication to unpasteurized sake (nama-zake), aiming to maximize the inherent characteristics of the rice. This approach results in sakes with remarkable clarity, complex aromas, and captivating flavors that have garnered a strong following. Aramasa Shuzo leverages Akita's unique climate and the power of its rice to lead the diversity of contemporary sake, earning high acclaim both domestically and internationally.