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[Craft beer from Akita Prefecture] 5 local beers that you can enjoy unique flavors!

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)

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 : The refreshing bitterness of hops and the mellow malt flavor, the most popular classic among the classics.
  • Kelsch : A gentle taste and subtle fruit aroma, refreshing and easy to drink beer
  • Pilsner : golden colour like fruit rice ears, malt flavor and a pleasant throaty throat
  • Weizen : Fruity aroma and muddy, creamy foaming of wheat malt
  • Beech Forest : Refreshing aroma and gentle sweet taste, easy to drink, popular with women
  • Sakura Komachi : Beautiful pale pink color and elegant taste brewed by natural yeast of cherry blossoms

Tazawako Beer Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Lake Tazawa Beer Brewery
  • Address: 430 Waseda, Tazawako, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-1113
  • Phone number: 0187-44-3988
  • Official URL: https://beer.warabi.or.jp/

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Tazawako Lakeside Mori Beer (Semboku City)

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 : A good balance between the richness and sharpness of the malt through the light throat
  • Dunchel : Beautiful caramel color from roasted malt, deep richness with a refreshing aftertaste
  • Akitakomachi Lager : Local rice "Akitakomachi" provides richness and richness that Japanese people like
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Lake Tazawa Lakeside Forest Beer <Information>

  • Name: Lake Tazawa Lakeside Forest Beer
  • Address: 37-5 Tazawa Haruyama, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, 014-1204
  • Phone number: 0187-58-0608
  • Official URL: https://www.orae.net/beer/

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Akita Akura Beer (Akita City)

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 Beauty's Beer : Hop polyphenols are left behind, and Munchiner is a refreshing drink
  • Akita Ginjo Beer : Akitakomachi's fruity aroma and muddy body
  • Ancient rice amber : A combination of roasted malt and rare ancient rice, amber amber with a refreshing mouthfeel
  • Akita Komachi IPL : The gorgeous aroma of hops, the refreshing taste of Akita Komachi
  • Namahage IPA : The most popular item with its fruity aroma and bitter taste made from a blend of various hops.
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Akita Akara Beer <Information>

  • Name: Akita Akara Beer
  • Address: 1-2-40 Omachi, Akita City, Akita Prefecture 010-0921
  • Phone number: 018-862-1841
  • Official URL: https://www.aqula.co.jp/

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BREWCCOLY (Bruccoli: Akita City)

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 quirky pale ale made with the aim of enjoying it with cooking
  • Pastoral Saison : The fruity flavor of Oga's wheat "Yukichikara" and a dry drink
  • All To Pot : A refreshing, bitter IPA with tropical flavors and occasional citrus flavor.
  • Bottom Plower : A good balance of candy and toast aroma, strong bitterness and malt sweetness and deliciousness
  • Dovetail Joint : The body is light and easy to drink, and the herbal hop scent comes later.

BREWCCOLY <Information>

  • Name: BREWCCOLY
  • Address: 3-4-27 Nakadori, Akita City, Akita Prefecture 010-0001
  • telephone number:-
  • Official URL:-

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Ugo Beer (Ugo Town)

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, it is light and has a refreshing, light, moderate bitterness
  • PA001 Pale Ale : IPA made from local rice, with a refreshing mouthfeel and a malt-like feel.
  • BW001 Belgian White : A fruity wheat aroma, muddy and gentle taste with little bitterness
  • BW002 Belgian White : The same coriander and orange peel as 001 are used, and slightly spicy.
  • IPA010 India Pale Ale : A thrilling bitterness and a gorgeous tropical fruit scent

Ugo Beer <Information>

  • Name: Ugo Barley Sake
  • Address: 109 Nishimanouchihonmachi, Ugo-cho, Ogatsu-gun, Akita Prefecture, 012-1131, former Misokura Building
  • Phone number: 0183-56-7890
  • Official URL: https://ugobakushu.jp/

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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.

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