Aizu is well known for its production of sake and ranks alongside such other famous sake-brewing cities and towns as Niigata, Nada (near Kobe) and Fushimi (near Kyoto). This is due to four factors; The Aizu climate, which has very distinct seasons, is ideal for the production of sake. The fertile Aizu soil produces high quality rice for sake brewing. The local underground water is of exceptional quality. The skill of the Aizu brewers built up over many years.

The following is a list of the main Aizu region sake brands and their corresponding company names and telephone numbers; (Aizu area code: 0242)