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[Craft Beer in Aizu and Southern Fukushima Prefecture] 4 Selections from Long-Established to New Breweries!

In addition to the northern part of the Nakadori region, Fukushima Prefecture has craft beer breweries in the Aizu region, Tamura City, and Saigo Village

In this area, long-established establishments that have been around since the dawn of craft beer and young establishments that have opened in recent years are competing to brew delicious beer

Inawashiro Local Beer (Inawashiro Town)

Since 1997, the dawn of the local beer scene, we have been brewing craft beer on the grounds of the World Glass Museum, located on the shores of Lake Inawashiro at the foot of Mount Bandai

They are committed to brewing authentic German beer in accordance with Germany's "Beer Purity Law," importing brewing equipment, barley, and hops from Germany, and brewing it without any secondary ingredients using natural water that springs from Mount Bandai

You can enjoy freshly brewed beer along with delicious food at the Inawashiro Beer Hall while looking out at Mount Bandai

Recommended classic beers from Inawashiro local beer

  1. Pilsner: A refreshing taste with a strong hop bitterness and crisp carbonation, leaving a smooth finish.
  2. Weizen: White cloudiness from wheat malt, fruity aroma, and a gentle taste.
  3. Golden Angel: A slightly reddish color, easy to drink yet with a full body.
  4. Brown Weizen: Enjoy the savory aroma of smoked malt and wheat malt, along with fruity notes.
  5. Rauchbier: A dark beer with a pleasant, sweet taste, enveloped in the smoky aroma of malted barley.

Inawashiro Craft Beer ＜Information＞

  • Name: Inawashiro local beer
  • Address: 85 Murahigashi, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0242-63-2177
  • Official URL:http://inawashirojibeer.com/

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Hop Japan (Tamura City)

This microbrewery opened in 2020 in the mountains of the Abukuma Highlands west of Koriyama. It was founded with the aim of bringing back vitality to the town that had lost its vitality in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake by releasing beer made with hops grown with the cooperation of local farmers

Located within the vast public tourist facility "Green Park Miyakoji," the farm grows hops as well as barley, wheat, rye, and oats

In addition to standard beers, we also brew a wide variety of seasonal limited edition beers

Hop Japan's recommended classic beers

  1. HopJapan IPA: A well-balanced, aromatic, and easy-to-drink beer with a pleasant hop aroma, subtle bitterness, and malt flavor.
  2. HopJapan White: A white ale with a good balance of fruity wheat aroma and refreshing hop aroma.
  3. Abukuma Black: A dark beer with a rich hop aroma and a firm bitterness that becomes addictive with every sip.

Hop Japan <Information>

  • Name: Hop Japan
  • Address: Green Park Miyakoji, 185-6 Iwaisawa Kitamuki, Miyakoji-cho, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0247-61-5330
  • Official URL:https://hopjapan.com/

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Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing (Minamiaizu Town)

This microbrewery, which opened in 2018 near JR Aizu-Tajima Station, is run by the owner of a local lumber mill, who is dedicated to brewing beer with the desire to establish a craft beer culture in Minamiaizu Town

The Taproom Beer Fridge, attached to the brewery, is a small space with four counter seats and two four-seater tables, but as you'd expect from a lumber mill owner, you can feel the warmth of the wood and the relaxing atmosphere

You are welcome to bring your own snacks, so be sure to select some that go well with the delicious beer

Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing's recommended classic beers

  1. IPA: Citrus aroma and apple notes on the palate. It has a firm bitterness, but is easy to drink with an alcohol content of 5%.
  2. Coffee Amber: A new kind of ale made with caramel, chocolate, malt, and coffee beans from a local café.

Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing <Information>

  • Name: Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing
  • Address: 3984-3 Ushiromachi, Tajima, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 090-2277-9069
  • Official URL: None

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Highland Port Brewery (Nishigo Village)

This microbrewery was established in 2018 in Nishigo Village, on the border with Tochigi Prefecture

The beers are made from 100% malt, are unheat-treated, and unfiltered, and are brewed using Saigo's delicious water.The beers, named after the local areas, have different flavors, with the amount of homemade hops and other ingredients adjusted depending on the altitude

The attached cafe, Oiepan of, is a bakery run by the husband and wife owners. In addition to baking German bread using natural yeast, they also sell craft beer and offer beer at lunchtime (reservations required)

Highland Port Brewery's recommended classic beers

  1. Shirakawa Weizen: Mildly bitter, smooth on the throat, easy to drink, and pairs well with any dish.
  2. Ohira Ale: An ale with the fruity aroma of homemade hops and the refreshing taste of fresh hops.
  3. Sanbonyari-dake IPA: Named after the highest peak in Saigo Village, this IPA boasts a rich hop aroma and a full-bodied flavor.

Highland Port Brewery <Information>

  • Name: Highland Port Brewery
  • Address: 131-3 Ohira, Odagura, Nishigo Village, Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0248-25-7461
  • Official URL:https://www.cafeof.com/

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summary

There are no large-scale craft beer events in this area where you can try a variety of craft beers, but there are sometimes stalls set up at festivals in the Aizu region

In addition, in the Hamadori region, where there are no breweries, the "BEER Expo IWAKI" is held in Iwaki City

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