Story
The town Kannari Arikabe once known as "bush clover village" because of beautiful flower of bush clover (Hagi), and the brewery and the sake derived from the naming. Founded in 1840, the brewery is one of the pioneers of Miyagi sake breweries that took prompt actions including making specially designated sake in Miyagi and introduction of refrigerating warehouse earlier than other breweries.
In 2002, the sake brand "Hiwata" was produced by Mr. Yohei Sato, the current brewery owner. Hiwata is specialized in Kimoto process and on the other side the brand "Hagi no tsuru" is limited in Sokujo process and imposes a tentative method at least one tank for each year. The brewery is aiming to make the sake having profoundness but not too heavy. Their high brewing technologies and storage management system supported by the theory make it possible.
Sake Bottles
Overview
Brewery Name
Hagino Brewery
Location
Arikabeshinmachi-52 Kannari, Kurihara, Miyagi 989-4806
Brands
Hagi No Tsuru, Hiwata, Sake for Glasses
Origin
Kannari Arikabe, where the brewery stands, was once called "Hagi no Mura" (Hagi Village), and as the name suggests, it was known for the beauty of its Hagi flowers.