REGION: Saga

Gochoda Shuzo is based in the southern Saga region, where warmer temperatures traditionally led to hotter fermentations and naturally creates a bold, full bodied style.

One of the most exciting new breweries in Japan is Koueigiku in Saga Prefecture. Two sake industry outsiders were able to partner with one of the most talented young brewers in Japan, Katsuaki Yamamoto, and started brewing Koueigiku in 2019. Previously Yamamoto was known for his work brewing the highly regarded Kikutaka brand from Aichi. While his previous brewing style …