Suehiro Sake Brewery Kaewagura

【Tradition and Innovation, the Essence of Time】 The memory of the god of sake lives on in the "Suehiro Sake Brewery Kaeigura"

In the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu, stands a particularly imposing three-story wooden building. This is the "Suehiro Sake Brewery Kaeigura," which conveys the splendor of Aizu from the late Edo period through the Meiji and Taisho eras. This is not just a sake brewery. It is a cultural hub where Hideyo Noguchi spent his youth and many literary figures gathered, and it is also a sacred place of innovation that has rewritten the history of sake.

■ As a "sacred place" for Yamahai brewing

Suehiro Sake Brewery is known as the birthplace of "Yamahai brewing," which forms the backbone of modern sake production.

• Mastering the magic of time: Yamahai brewing carefully nurtures lactic acid bacteria from nature. The "yeast from the brewery" that resides in the walls and pillars, infused with the history of Kaeigura, brings forth the unique robust and deep flavors of Suehiro.
• A masterpiece of architecture to touch with all five senses: The vast, open earthen floor, polished stairs, and the former reception room. As you wander through the architecture condensed with the craftsmanship of the Meiji and Taisho periods, you will feel enveloped in a sense that the sake itself has merged into the long passage of time.

■ A "beautiful cup" that colors life

Suehiro's sake has evolved alongside the food culture of Aizu.

• A companion at the dining table: The rich yet crisp "Denshō Yamahai" enhances the flavors of local cuisine to the fullest, whether warmed or chilled.
• Relaxation at the brewery café: In a corner of the brewery, you can enjoy coffee brewed with the brewing water and sweets made with sake lees. An afternoon spent in this historic space is a blissful moment that gently eases the fatigue of travel.

Respecting the wisdom of our predecessors, we carve out a new era. Would you like to open the heavy door of Suehiro Sake Brewery and taste the "history of challenge" of Aizu encapsulated in a single drop?