Founded in 1838, Yahiko Brewery is a historic brewery known for developing its own brewing method called the “Izumi-ryu style,” and for training many skilled brewers over the years. Brewery owner Mr. Oi believes that sake should bring comfort and quietly enhance the dining experience—not overpower it. He often says, “We make sake that plays a supporting role, like a best supporting actor.” While premium sake like junmai daiginjo often gets the spotlight, Mr. Oi places the highest importance on regular table sake. At Yahiko Brewery, even the standard sake is brewed with great care, using dedicated tanks typically reserved for high-end labels. He believes that affordable sake should never mean lower quality, and that the quality of regular sake reflects the true heart of a brewery.