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[Craft Beer in Iwate Prefecture (Southern Area)] 6 Unique Local Beers from the Sea to the Mountains!

Craft beer breweries in the southern half of Iwate Prefecture are a mix of long-established breweries that have been brewing since the 20th century and new breweries that have appeared in recent years, all competing for taste

As of June 2022, there are 12 breweries in Iwate Prefecture, of which we will introduce the breweries in the southern part of the prefecture

Sakura Brewery (Kitakami City)

This brewery was named after the cherry blossoms that grow in Kitakami Tenshochi, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kitakami

The British owner serves craft beer brewed using British and German malts and hops from around the world

Sakura Brewery's recommended classic beers

  • Tenshochi Sakura Ale : A gorgeously fragrant, fruity ale brewed with yeast derived from the cherry blossoms of Tenshochi
  • Hayama Lager : A refreshing lager brewed with clean spring water from Hayama in the city.
  • Mayflower IPA : A slightly cloudy IPA with a moderate bitterness, aromas of papaya and citrus.

Sakura Brewery＜Information＞

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315BEER (Saiko Beer: Oshu City)

The name "315 (Best) Beer," which opened in April 2020, comes from the owner's birthday

Brewed in over 5 styles and 30 recipes, the beer is sold by weight only, with over 4 types always available at reasonable prices

315BEER's recommended classic beers

  • After Hours : A tropical nectar-like hazy IPA made with New Zealand hops.
  • Gold Breathe : A refreshing and easy-to-drink golden ale with the green aroma of Iwate hops.
  • FRESH & DIRTY : A cloudy IPA with a fresh, refreshing citrus aroma and bitter and sweet flavors.

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Iwate Kura Beer (Ichinoseki City)

Sekinoichi Brewery is a long-established sake brewery founded in 1918, and has been brewing craft beer since 1996

More than 10 types of beer are brewed using the meltwater from the Kurikoma Mountains and abundant groundwater, which is also used to brew sake

You can enjoy freshly brewed beer at the directly managed Brewery Restaurant Sekinoichi located on the premises

Iwate Kura Beer's recommended classic beers

  • Weizen : A white beer characterized by the banana-like fruity aroma of wheat malt.
  • Konjikido Golden Ale : A golden color like Konjikido, with a grape-like aroma and a refreshing taste.
  • Japanese Spice Ale Sansho : The spiciness of local sansho pepper and the refreshing aroma of citrus
  • Red Ale : Beautiful amber color from roasted malt, well-balanced flavor
  • Oyster (Sanriku Oyster) Stout : A rich dark beer brewed using oyster shells and meat.

Iwate Kura Beer Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Iwate Kura Beer Brewery
  • Address: 5 Tamuracho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, 021-0885
  • Phone number: 0191-21-1144
  • Official URL: https://sekinoichi.co.jp/beer/

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Tono Beer ZUMONA (Tono City)

This unpasteurized, unfiltered beer is carefully brewed using local hops and groundwater by Kamihei Sake Brewery, a long-established sake brewery founded in the Edo period in Tono, Japan's top hop producing city

ZUMONA is a dialect of the Tono region that means "It seems that there is delicious beer in Tono."

Tono Beer ZUMONA's recommended classic beers

  • Weizen : Wheat malt flavor and light bitterness, strong carbonation, and a refreshing fruity taste
  • Golden Pilsner : Beautiful amber color with a crisp bottom-fermented taste
  • Alt : A red beer made with two types of malt, with a rich, bitter taste and a fruity aroma.

Kamihei Sake Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Kamikei Sake Brewery
  • Address: 19-7, Nukamae 31, Aosasa-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, 028-0501
  • Phone number: 0198-62-2002
  • Official URL: https://kamihei-shuzo.jp/

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Tono Brewery (Tono City)

This microbrewery was founded in 2018 in Tono, the home of hops, and produces a variety of beers, with IPAs and ales as its staples

At the attached pub "TAPROOM," you can also enjoy hazy IPAs from "ZUMONA," also located in Tono

Tono Brewery's recommended classic beer

  • IPA : Made with five aromatic hop varieties, this beer offers the juiciness of tropical fruits and a refreshing bitterness.
  • Pale Ale : Moderate bitterness, juicy citrus aroma and a crisp aftertaste.

Tono Brewery TAPROOM <Information>

  • Name: Tono Brewery TAPROOM
  • Address: 10-15 Chuodori, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, 028-0523
  • Phone number: 0198-66-3990
  • Official URL: https://tonobrewing.store/

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Rikuzentakata Microbrewery (Rikuzentakata City)

This microbrewery was established in Rikuzen Takada Fermentation Park CAMOCY, which was newly established in 2020 in the city of Takada, which has recovered from the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to selling beer by weight, you can also drink fresh beer at CAMOCY stores

We brew uniquely tasting beers using hops from Iwate and groundwater from Rikuzen-Takata

Recommended classic beers from Rikuzen Takada Microbrewery

  • Bitter : Light to drink, with a subtle bitterness from Tono hops and a sweet malt aroma.
  • Rice Sweet Ale : A mellow taste of wheat and rice, with a refreshing citrus aroma
  • Cacao Porter : A dark beer with a chocolate aroma, brewed in cacao shells by CAMOCY's "CACAO broma"
  • Crescent IPA : Nectar-like texture, well-balanced bitterness and sweetness, and rich flavor.
  • Bread Ale : A pale ale with a fragrant aroma made with toast from Bakery Maro in CAMOCY.
  • Session IPA : Low alcohol content and crisp, with a lingering bitter aftertaste and complex citrus aroma.

Rikuzentakata Microbrewery <Information>

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Summary (craft beer event information)

Craft beer brewing has been popular in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture since the 1990s, when it was called "ji-biru."

For this reason, the National Craft Beer Festival in Ichinoseki, which brings together craft beers from all over the country and is considered the largest event in Tohoku, has been held here since 1998

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Iwate Prefecture has the most craft beer breweries of the six Tohoku prefectures, each offering fresh beers with unique flavors. As of June 2022, there are 12 breweries in the prefecture, and here we introduce breweries in the northern part of the prefecture, including Morioka. Baeren Beer (Morioka City/Shizukuishi Town) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Baeren Brewery (@baerenbier) Baeren Brewery is a pioneering brewery in Iwate Prefecture, producing a variety of beers, including traditional German-style beers and seasonal specials, such as chocolate stout...
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