Seto Shuzo
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Seto Shuzo
History and Story
Seto Shuzo is a historic sake brewery in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa, founded in 1865 and deeply connected to the rural Ashigara Plain, an area known for abundant water and rice cultivation. Although the brewery stopped production in 1980 due to staffing difficulties, it was revived in 2018 under new leadership with the goal of preserving traditional sake-making and supporting the local community and economy. Seto Shuzo produces several sake lines, including Sakatanishiki, Ashigarigo, and Setoichi, often using locally grown rice and unique yeast sources.
Today, the brewery has gained international recognition, winning numerous awards and rankings, while also offering tours, tastings, and cultural experiences that connect visitors to Japanese tradition and the natural environment.
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Seto Products
Description
A truly unique sake from Seto Shuzo, Ashigarigo ∞ff is brewed using yeast cultivated from local hydrangea flowers, creating an elegant, aromatic profile with vibrant fruitiness and refined sweetness.
The sake is especially popular at Restaurant KEI in Paris, led by three-Michelin-starred chef Kei Kobayashi, the first Japanese chef to earn three Michelin stars in France. Among the five Seto Shuzo sake selections served at Restaurant KEI, Ashigarigo ∞ff is said to be the No. 1 favorite.
A distinctive expression of Japanese craftsmanship, local terroir, and innovative brewing—perfect for enjoying with refined cuisine.
Available Sizes: 720 ML
ABV: 17%