Brewery: Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute Inc.
Founded: 2017
Brewery Location: Ishikawa
Profile: The Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute is named after one of the most legendary sake brewers in Japan, who is known as “the God of Sake Brewing.” In his eighties and still tirelessly working, Noguchi Naohiko is recognized as a living legend, with a career spanning more than seven decades. Opened in November 2017, the Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute's goal is to immortalize Master Brewer Noguchi’s techniques, mentality, and vision, passing his wisdom on to the next generation of sake brewers who learn from and work with him each day.