Hakkaisan Brewery Company was founded in 1922 in the foothills of Mount Hakkai, in an area with snow accumulating over 10 feet at times. The snowmelt water is naturally filtered by the mountain, providing water for the rice fields and for the elegant sake they produce. Hakkaisan’s guiding principle is to produce sake of the highest quality that pairs well with food. The brewery uses handmade koji rice crafted in-house, and also brews sake in small batches with a focus on slow fermentation at low temperatures. The result is a well-balanced clean and dry sake style called tanrei karakuchi, featuring a smooth texture, an elegant umami flavor, and a crisp finish.