Dewazakura Shuzo

Dewazakura Shuzo is a renowned sake brewery located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. Its flagship brand is "Dewazakura." The brewery is celebrated as a pioneer in making ginjo-style sake accessible to the general public, notably with the development of "Oka Ginjo" at a time when ginjo was considered a luxury. Dewazakura's brewing philosophy centers on utilizing local Yamagata-developed sake rice varieties such as "Yukimegami" and "Dewasansan," meticulously bringing out the unique characteristics of each grain. For instance, their "Yukimegami Yonwarihachibu" is praised for its supple and transparent flavor profile. The brewery has also garnered international acclaim, with "Dewanosato" receiving the Champion Sake award in a UK competition. Rooted deeply in its region, Dewazakura Shuzo consistently strives to produce fruity and aromatic ginjo sakes that embody the rich terroir and rice bounty of Yamagata.