[Akita Prefecture] Enjoy the unique taste of Akita Prefecture's craft beer!

As of June 2022, there are five craft beer breweries in Akita Prefecture, three of which were founded during the "local beer boom" at the end of the 20th century and have been producing unique beers for over 20 years.

Together with the two newly opened breweries, we are brewing unique craft beers.

Tazawako Beer (Semboku City)

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First established in Akita Prefecture in 1997 by the theater company "Warabiza", the slogan is "brewing beer that can drink 3 liters", and it is the "world's best beer from Akita" that has repeatedly won awards at beer competitions around the world.

Located in the Akita Art Village near the Dakigaeri Valley, you can enjoy freshly brewed beer while enjoying a performance by Warabi-za.

Recommended classic beer from Tazawako Beer

Alto: Refreshing bitterness of hops and mellow malt flavor, the most popular classic among classics.

Kölsch: A refreshing and easy-drinking beer with a gentle taste and faint fruit aroma.

Pilsner: Golden color like ripe rice ears, malt flavor and pleasant throat.

Weizen: Fruity aroma of wheat malt, cloudiness, and creamy foam.

Beech Forest: Refreshing aroma and gentle sweet taste, easy to drink and popular among women

Sakura Komachi: Beautiful pale pink color and elegant taste created by natural yeast from cherry blossoms.

Tazawako Lakeside Mori Beer (Semboku City)

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The beer is brewed at Kohan no Mori Restaurant ORAE, which overlooks Lake Tazawa, and has been brewing beer since 1999 that pairs well with food.

``Orae'' means ``my home'' in Akita dialect, and it is a restaurant where you can enjoy a beer while relaxing under the care of the staff.

Many limited edition products are made, and we also undertake contract brewing within Akita Prefecture.

Recommended classic beer from Tazawako Lakeside Mori Beer

Pilsner: Light on the palate, with a good balance of malt richness and sharpness.

Dunkel: Beautiful caramel color from roasted malt, deep richness, but a refreshing aftertaste.

Akitakomachi Lager: Made with the local rice ``Akitakomachi'', it has the taste and richness that Japanese people like.

Akita Akura Beer (Akita City)

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The brewery was built in 1997 as a renovated sake brewery in the city, and they brew five standard varieties and over 20 seasonal varieties, which you can enjoy at the restaurant on the second floor.

Various styles of beer have been brewed, from the German style when it was founded to the American style IPA that makes use of Yokote hops in recent years.

Akita Akura Beer's recommended standard beer

Akita Bijin Beer: Münchner Heles, which retains the polyphenols from the hops and is refreshing to drink.

Akita Ginjo Beer: Akitakomachi's fruity aroma and cloudiness, with a satisfying body.

Ancient rice amber: A combination of roasted malt and rare ancient rice, an amber amber with a refreshing taste.

Akitakomachi IPL: Bright aroma of hops, refreshing taste of Akitakomachi

Namahage IPA: No. 1 in popularity for its fruity aroma and bitter taste created by a blend of various hops.

BREWCCOLY (Bruccoli: Akita City)

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A microbrewery whose name is a combination of "brewery" and the owner's favorite food "broccoli" was born in 2018 in Nakadori, Akita City.

Aiming to become a ``town beer shop,'' they are producing beer that is simply made and that you won't get tired of drinking. You can always enjoy 5 types of beer in the tap room where you can see 3 beer tanks, and you can bring your own food.

BRECCOLY's recommended standard beer

Table Pale: A mild pale ale created to be enjoyed with food.

Pastoral Saison: Fruity flavor of Oga's wheat "Yukichikara", dry taste

All To Pot: A refreshing bitter IPA with a tropical flavor and occasional hints of citrus.

Bottom Plower: Candy and toast aroma, strong bitterness, and a good balance of malt sweetness and umami.

Dovetail Joint: Light body and easy drinking, with a herbal hop aroma that comes later.

Ugo Beer (Ugo Town)

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Ugo Town in the southern part of Akita Prefecture is a small town with a population of about 13,000 that is famous for the ``Nishima Onnai Bon Odori'' and ``Nishima Onnai Soba.'' It was established in October 2016 with the aim of revitalizing the town. I did.

Beer made at a brewery that has been renovated from a local miso brewery was previously only available at restaurants and liquor stores in Akita Prefecture, but from January 2021 it will be available for purchase on the official website mail order site.

Recommended classic beer from Ugo Beer

GA001 Golden Ale: Made with local Akitakomachi rice, refreshing and light with just the right amount of bitterness.

PA001 Pale Ale: An IPA made with local rice that has a clean mouthfeel and a malt body.

BW001 Belgian White: Fruity aroma of wheat, turbidity, and gentle taste with little bitterness.

BW002 Belgian White: Uses the same coriander and orange peel as 001, and is slightly spicy.

IPA010 India Pale Ale: Strong bitterness and gorgeous tropical fruit aroma

Summary (craft beer event information)

Events are held in Akita City and other places to enjoy craft beers from all over the country.

However, there are many unique events held by each brewery, so be sure to look for them online.