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Yamagata is famous for producing cherries such as Sato Nishiki, and craft beer is produced using these cherries and apples as secondary ingredients
We will introduce seven breweries in the prefecture, including long-established establishments that have been in business since the 20th century and up-and-coming breweries
Roadside Station Nishikawa Gassan Meisuikan, located along National Route 112, has been brewing beer since 1998 and serves freshly brewed beer at its restaurant
They brew authentic beer in accordance with the Beer Purity Law, using 100% malt, no heat treatment, and no filtration
Gassan Beer's recommended classic beers
Pilsner : A golden color with a good balance of bitterness and flavor, a smooth finish and fine bubbles.
Munchner : Roasted malt aroma, subtle bitterness and a good malt flavor.
Rauch : A beer with an addictive smoky aroma and malt flavor from cherry blossom-smoked malt.
It was established in 1999 on the grounds of the hot spring inn "Sakura Momo no Hana Yubo Ichiraku," and the beer is made with the concept of "a glass after a bath."
Its deliciousness has gained popularity, and it is now available to order online
Tendo Brewery's recommended classic beers
Soba Dry : Perfect after a bath, with a fragrant soba aroma and a refreshing taste
Angel Cherries : Popular among women for their sweet and sour taste and fruity aroma of Sato Nishiki cherries
Tendo Brewery <Information>
Name: Tendo Brewery
Address: 2-2-21 Kamata Honmachi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture 994-0025
This brewery opened in 2020 in Shogi Mura Tendo Tower, and the name of the brewery reflects their desire to release craft beers that are as diverse as the 108 earthly desires
Craft beer is made using seasonal fruits such as La France pears and grapes as well as local apples
Brewlab.108's recommended classic beers
#005 Apple Adam & Eve : 50% wheat malt weizen, with a fruity aroma of three types of Tendo apples
#008 Date Yeast of Eden : Pale ale with date, hop bitterness and rich aroma
Brewlab.108＜Information＞
Name: Brewlab.108 (Shogimura Tendo Tower)
Address: 1273-2 Kunomoto, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, 994-0012
Since 2018, we have been brewing a pale ale made with Nagai hops and groundwater from the Asahi mountain range, with local edible wild plants used as secondary ingredients
The groundwater from the Asahi Mountain Range is extremely soft, with a hardness of 18, and its smooth texture is utilized in the beer
Founded in 2016, the brewery brews beer using delicious Yonezawa water, apples, and Aralia aralia, and the beer bottle labels feature illustrations by Razwell Hosoki, the manga artist behind "The Narrow Road of Sake."
The attached restaurant serves Yonezawa beef dishes that go perfectly with freshly brewed beer, and we recommend finishing off with beef bone ramen
Gokuraku Beer Honpo's recommended classic beers
Tateyamajo : A refreshing apple beer with a subtle bitterness and easy drinking aroma of Yonezawa apples.
Gokotai : A dark beer with a moderate sweetness that allows you to enjoy the bitterness of Yonezawa's silkworm and hops.
Gokuraku Beer Honpo ＜Information＞
Name: Gokuraku Beer Honpo
Address: 2-3-18 Chuo, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-0045
In Yamagata Prefecture, beer events featuring individual breweries are popular, but there are no large events where you can taste craft beers from all over the country
However, during the Hanagasa Festival, breweries from both within and outside the prefecture may set up stalls, so be sure to check
I am a former Edo guy who loves Morioka, loves the six prefectures of Tohoku, and loves history, gourmet food, travel, sports, alcohol, and singing. We'll introduce you to some interesting, delicious, and good things about Tohoku!
