末廣酒造, Traditional sake brewery in Aizuwakamatsu, Japan
Suehiro brewery is a traditional sake producer in Aizuwakamatsu featuring distinctive black walls with white trim and multiple connected structures on its grounds. The entire complex displays the classical architecture typical of historic Japanese breweries.
The brewery was founded in 1850 and has preserved its original production methods across many decades. Despite modern quality control requirements, the core craft of the process remained unchanged.
The brewery is managed by successive generations of master brewers who pass down their craft skills and apply traditional methods in their daily work. Visitors can observe how these skills shape every step of the sake production process.
Daily tours are available and allow visitors to see the production stations and storage areas with knowledgeable guidance throughout the process. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds span multiple levels and feature stone or wooden floors.
The brewery relies on an underground water source with specific mineral content that shapes its distinctive sake flavor and cannot be easily replicated. This water is a key element influencing the quality of each batch.
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