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[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Craft beer is a hot topic! Is the name “Akita dog”?

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  • Last updated: 2025.07.14

Craft beer, or local beer, rather than local gourmet food, is gaining attention all over the country, to the point that there is probably no one who doesn't know about it

Of course, there are also many specialty craft beers available throughout the Tohoku region

This time, we will introduce Akita Prefecture's craft beer, "Akita Inu Beer."

Are you attracted by the label? Where can you find craft beer?

"Akita Inu Beer" is manufactured and sold by Lakeside Forest Restaurant ORAE .

In June 1999, we opened Lakeside Forest Restaurant ORAE and began selling Lake Tazawa Lakeside Forest Beer

won first place at the 54th Spring All-Japan Alcohol Competition held in June 2020

The restaurant uses locally sourced vegetables for its ingredients and offers a carefully curated menu

What is Akita Inu BEER's speciality?

They are particular about using locally sourced ingredients, not only water but also barley, which is essential for brewing beer, and Akita Komachi, a type of rice that is representative of Akita Prefecture

This beer is made using Akita Komachi rice grown in Akita Prefecture, and has a subdued hop and barley flavor, allowing you to enjoy the soft sweetness of the rice

The label also features the face of Akita, the Akita dog, making this a local beer that is thoroughly committed to the local area.

How does it taste? How does it feel when you drink it?

It has a subtle aroma and a clear taste. The alcohol content is a standard 5.5% , and the natural bitterness of beer spreads throughout your mouth from the first sip. It has a smooth taste that makes you want to drink it again and again.

When you put it in your mouth, you can smell the fruity aroma of rice, and you can see the good balance between barley (wort) and rice

has a soft, fluffy foam and is visually beautiful , with a slightly cloudy golden color.

The environment in which the craft beer "Akita Inu Beer" was born

You can see the brewing kettles from the restaurant, which overlooks Lake Tazawa from the window

It goes without saying that Inu Beer" is delicious, born at "Kohan no Mori Beer an environment that offers all three of the following: great drinking, great eating, and the best views!

Specialty craft beer

Beer is usually brewed using a two-kettle system, but Kohan no Mori Beer is brewed using the rare three-kettle system

Akita Inu Beer is made using three pots: a boiling pot, a filtering pot, and a rice cracker pot that converts rice into sugar

Rice crackers are an essential ingredient in fine-tuning the flavor of Lakeside Forest Beer's signature Akita Komachi Lager

Where can I buy it? How much does it cost?

There's a reputation that quality craft beer is hard to come by. Of course, if you go directly to a brewery, you can enjoy a delicious meal, but if you find it difficult to go out, there are also mail-order options, so it might be worth considering

This "Akita Inu Beer" is made with the utmost care, and is reasonably priced for a craft beer at just 583 yen!

summary

Akita Inu Beer, which is strongly attracted by the Akita dog on the label, is a brewery located on the shores of Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture. The brewery is conveniently located, with the magnificent view of Lake Tazawa right in front of you, which seems to further enhance the taste of the beer

We have introduced "Akita Inu Beer," a craft beer made with carefully selected local ingredients, but Lakeside Forest Restaurant ORAE also offers a variety of other craft beers made with Akita Komachi rice, so we recommend trying them all when you go out

Lakeside Forest Restaurant ORAE <Information>

  • Name: Lakeside Forest Restaurant ORAE
  • Address: 37-5 Haruyama, Tazawa Lake, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture
  • Official URL: https://www.orae.net/

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