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DEWATSURU (AKITA SEISHU)

BREWERY OVERVIEW

The story of Akita Seishu begins in 1865, when founder Jushiro Ito converted a 150-year-old thatched roof estate into the Dewatsuru sake brewery. 5 generations later, the brewery is still run by the Ito family. President Tatsuru Ito works closely with his son Yohei to bring Dewatsuru’s award-winning sake to consumers in Japan and throughout the world. The brewery’s philosophy is that “good harmony makes good sake.” Dewatsuru translates as “crane of the Dewa region,” and it brings to mind the graceful, regal birds of the region, showing off their plumage in the snow-covered countryside. The name conveys the refined elegance of the Dewatsuru line of premium sake.

LOCATIONOF BREWERY

The Dewatsuru brewery is located on the main island of Honshu in Japan’s Akita region. This mountainous area is known for its heavy snowfalls, which directly affect sake production. When the warmer weather arrives, the snowmelts and creates pristine rice paddies and clean, pure water. The snow also acts as an air purifier, filtering out any impurities that can be harmful to the sake.

BREWING PHILOSOPHY

Akita Seishu values everything local and strives for a harmonious relationship between man and nature. The Dewatsuru brewery is even certified to produce organic sake, one of only a few such breweries in all of Japan. The brewery is also blessed with exceptionally soft water, which ensures the naturally smooth taste for which Dewatsuru sake is known. Although, working together with nature is not always easy in this frigid region in northern Japan, the harsh winter conditions are ideal for brewing sake and contribute to the distinct, regional flavor profiles of Dewatsuru sake. Owned by : Tatsuro Ito Master Brewer : Kenko Sato Founded in : 1865 Region : Akita Country : Japan Sake : Dewatsuru, Demon Dancer Junmai

Dewatsuru, Junmai Ginjo Dewatsuru, Junmai Nigori Dewatsuru, Kimoto Junmai Dewatsuru, Sakura Emaki

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