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The popularity of craft beer and local beer has been growing rapidly in recent years, and there are no signs of slowing down. Many beer lovers have become addicted to it
Akita Prefecture one of the leading hop producing regions in Japan is committed to using locally sourced hops IBUKI hops
This time, we compared five types of craft beer from the regular lineup, which Akita Akura Beer has redesigned in collaboration with Akita University of ArtWe've checked out the unique features of each!
What is Akita Akura Beer?
Akita Akura Beer's predecessor was a sake brewery, which reopened as a small brewery in 1997. The sake brewery building still remains on the premises facing the Asahikawa River, and you can still feel the atmosphere of the time. The name "Akura" is said to be derived from the name of the sake brewery .
Akita Akura Beer's regular lineup of five types
The brewery produces five regular products and 20 seasonal limited editions, which can be enjoyed with food at , Beer Cafe Akura and Restaurant Platz
There is also a brewery shop on-site, where you can enjoy paid tastings , buy beer , take home bottles , giftsthe Akita Akura Beer Original Growler , you can purchase beer for 1,100 yen (tax included) per kg, instead of 1,650 yen (tax included) if you bring your own container.
There is also a standing counter corner, and when the weather is nice you can enjoy a beer in the courtyard
Akura is a beer cafe directly operated by the brewery and located on the second floor
On the second floor of the brewery Beer Cafe Akura, which . According to the brewery's website, you can enjoy the day's beer while getting information that only a brewery directly manages (brewing date, the current state of the product, brewing methods, etc.).
not allowed to come by car , it would be fun to walk or take public transport, do some shopping at the brewery shop, and then have a few snacks at the beer cafe before heading home!
Introducing five new products in our regular lineup with renewed label designs
The regular lineup features five beers with brand new label designs in collaboration with Akita Prefectural University of Art, each of which is unique and delicious. We'll introduce each one individually to you!
Malt : Pilsner malt (imported), ale malt (imported)
Hops : Bitter: Ibuki from Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Galaxy from Australia, Aroma: Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand, Mosaic Citra from the United States
Best before date : 90 days
Awards
2012 Asia Beer Cup Gold Award (American India Pale Ale Category)
2012 Tokyo Governor's Award (1st place in the Beer Fest Tokyo popularity poll)
2020 Frankfurt International Trophy (Germany) Gold Medal
Namahage IPA label design
Just by seeing the name, you can tell it's an Akita beer! The visual is also cute. It has a very fruity and herbal aroma, and you might think it's sweet, but it's actually dry and bitter, and it's a pleasant surprise when you drink it .
It has an alcohol content of 6.0% and is a very popular pale ale-style beer with a strong bitter taste and a strong flavor that goes down smoothly
Malt : Pilsner malt (Germany) and Munich malt (Germany)
Hops : Bitter: IBUKI from Yokote, Akita Prefecture
Best before date : 90 days
Awards
2007 International Beer Cup Silver Award (Munich Helles Category)
2015 International Beer Cup Bronze Award (International Lager Category)
Akita Beauty beer label design
is made with 100% Ibuki hops from Yokote , a local We've succeeded in retaining the polyphenols, and have even obtained a patent for it. It's a refreshing lager with an alcohol content of 5.0%.
The beer color of Akita Bijin beer
It won a silver medal at the International Beer Cup in 2007 and is one of the flagship craft beers of Akita Akura Beer, which continues to be popular today.
Hops : Bitter: IBUKI from Yokote, Akita Prefecture Aroma: Sabro Mosaic from the United States
Best before date : 90 days
Awards
2014 International Beer Cup Silver Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2015 International Beer Cup Silver Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2015 World Beer Awards (Host country: UK) Gold Award (Rice Beer category)
Ancient rice amber label design
Although the alcohol content is low at 4.5%, the amber color gives the beer a rich flavor, and the aroma is strong, with a fruity flavor and a strong hint of rice.
The use of rare ancient rice gives it a strong flavor, which is what makes it so appealing and has earned it a good reputation among beer lovers
Ancient rice amber beer color
In 2015, it won a gold medal at the World Beer Awards and a silver medal at the International Beer Cup.
Malt : Barley malt (imported) / Pale malt (imported)
Secondary ingredient : Akita Komachi (Akita City)
Hops : Bitter: IBUKI from Yokote, Akita Prefecture Aroma: Sabro Citra from the United States
Best before date : 90 days
Awards
2020 International Beer Cup Silver Award Winner (IPL Category)
2021 Great Beer Awards Silver Award Winner
2021 World Beer Awards (UK) Gold Award Winner (Hoppy Lager Category)
Akita Komachi IPL label design
It's very easy to drink and recommended for those who are new to beer and have difficulty tasting it. The mild, grapefruit-like aroma makes it easy to drink and popular with everyone. The alcohol content is 5.5%.
Akita Komachi IPL beer color
It won a gold medal at the World Beer Awards in 2021
Akita Ginjo Beer
Style : Sake yeast beer. Made with a new yeast [Akita Ginjo yeast] (a combination of sake and ginjo yeast and yeast from Germany) jointly developed by Akita Prefectural University and Akita Akura Beer.
Hops : Bitter: IBUKI from Yokote, Akita Prefecture Aroma: Saffir from Germany
Best before date : 90 days
Awards
2015 International Beer Cup Bronze Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2016 Asia Beer Cup Bronze Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2017 International Beer Cup Gold Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2018 International Beer Cup Gold Award (Experimental Beer Category)
2019 International Beer Cup Gold Award (Experimental Beer Category Champion)
Akita Ginjo Beer label design
This new yeast was created by combining sake ginjo yeast and beer yeast, and it has a slightly cloudy, thick taste that is very Japanese.The moment you take a sip, you can taste the slight acidity, which is typical of sake, and the slightly bitter taste that comes after drinking it, which is typical of beer, making this a craft beer that is a perfect match.
It has won the gold medal at the International Beer Cup for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019
The color of Akita Ginjo beer
It has a moderately mellow and fruity yet elegant aroma that will draw you in, and the 5.0% alcohol content makes it just the right drink
summary
Local beers are becoming more and more popular all over the country. The flavors that are infused with the passion of craftsmen are equally delicious, no matter where you look
Many breweries also have restaurants on-site that serve freshly brewed beer along with food and a ambiance that matches it
We've focused on Akita Akura Beer, one of the breweries that produces such discerning craft beers. The appeal of Akita Akura Beer is that it uses locally grown hops, creating a distinctive beer that truly brings out the essence of Akita. Why not try this award-winning beer and experience the flavor of Akita?
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