Aomori
青森
Aomori is a GI for sake brewed in Aomori Prefecture, designated in 2025. It is made with Aomori-grown rice and local water and must qualify as a special-designation sake. Added brewing alcohol is limited to 10% of the rice weight.
- Production area
- Aomori Prefecture
- Type
- Sake
- Designated
- June 20, 2025
- Managing body
- 地理的表示青森管理協議会（青森県酒造組合） (opens in a new tab)
- Producers
- About 15
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Made with Aomori-grown rice (grade 3 or higher) and water from the prefecture, with added brewing alcohol limited to 10% of the rice weight. The sake must meet the requirements for a special-designation sake.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
On October 1, Hachinohe hosts a nationwide local-sake toast event.
FAQ
Aomori is a GI for sake brewed in Aomori Prefecture, designated in 2025. It is made with Aomori-grown rice and local water and must qualify as a special-designation sake. Added brewing alcohol is limited to 10% of the rice weight.
Sake made in Aomori Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on June 20, 2025.
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