I love alcohol! The appeal of Akita Prefecture's local beer, Tazawako Beer

Akita Prefecture is known as a prefecture that loves alcohol. It has the highest consumption of both sake and beer among the six Tohoku prefectures, and is consistently ranked among the top in national consumption data. When people from other prefectures visit Akita Prefecture, they are often surprised by the large area of ​​alcohol sections in supermarkets.

Akita Prefecture is famous for its sake breweries, but it's also famous for its beer breweries. We'll take a closer look at the appeal of Lake Tazawa Beer, a famous local Akita beer that has many fans both inside and outside the prefecture!

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Akita's first local beer, "Tazawako Beer"

Tazawako Beer is the first local beer in Akita Prefecture to be made without filtering the yeast, using water from the Waga mountain range, where giant beech trees grow on the border between Akita and Iwate prefectures.

This beer is brewed with care and carefully selected ingredients near Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, and has earned a reputation for being as deep and refreshing as Lake Tazawa. It has won numerous awards both in Japan and overseas, and is beloved as one of Akita's most representative local beers.

The appeal of Tazawako Beer, recognized even by the alcohol-loving residents of Akita Prefecture

The appeal of Tazawako Beer is that you can choose from six different flavors to suit your taste. All of them have a deep yet refreshing taste that beer lovers will love. They also have the clarity of Lake Tazawa. Among the six varieties, there is also a lighter flavor that can be easily enjoyed by people who don't usually drink much beer or who don't like commercially available beer.

Tazawako Beer is famous for its award-winning Alt. Its taste impresses even beer connoisseurs, and it's no wonder it has won international awards. It truly is the taste of beer. Not only Alt, but Pilsner, Kolsch, and Weizen have also won numerous awards, and are irresistible flavors for beer lovers. Pilsner has a refreshing taste and is recommended as your first drink.

The images above show two beers: Sakura Komachi and Buna no Mori. The one on the left, reminiscent of a cherry blossom tree, is Sakura Komachi, a beer made with yeast from cherry blossoms, beloved in Japan. It has a soft, gentle taste. This beer is recommended for women and those who don't like beers with a strong bitter taste. The golden beer on the right is Buna no Mori. This beer is also very popular with women, and is characterized by the forest-like aroma that spreads throughout your mouth the moment you take a sip. It is made with yeast discovered in beech tree sap.

This beer embodies the nature of Akita.

There is also a directly managed store in the Akita Station building.

Even if you want to enjoy the local flavor, if the only store that sells it is far away, it can be a hassle to get there and you may give up. But don't worry. You can enjoy Tazawako Beer at Akita Station, paired with snacks made with local ingredients. There is also a Tazawako Beer directly managed store on the third floor of Topico, the building next to Akita Station.

Tazawako Beer's directly managed store also offers snacks made with Akita ingredients. Iburi-gakko is a typical pickle from Akita that goes well with not only sake but also beer. Of course, it's also the perfect snack to go with Tazawako Beer.

We selected one of the snacks made with Akita ingredients. This is carbonara made with eggs from Hinai Jidori chicken, one of Japan's three major breeds, from Akita Prefecture. The cream that coats the pasta is surprisingly rich. The smoked daikon radish is also a perfect snack, and the refreshing taste of Tazawako Beer and the flavor of the Hinai Jidori chicken yolk are a perfect match.

If you visit Akita, you'll want to enjoy the local alcohol and flavors. In the station building on the Akita Station side, you can enjoy Akita flavors and local beer. If you're in Akita on a business trip or vacation, be sure to try the local flavors.

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Tazawako Beer can be enjoyed at directly managed stores in Akita Prefecture, and is also available in souvenir shops and supermarkets. However, there are few stores that carry all varieties, and the types available vary from store to store. We recommend first visiting a directly managed store, finding your favorite, and then purchasing your favorite type at a souvenir shop or supermarket.

Tazawako Beer is highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas. Why not buy some delicious, clear beer like Lake Tazawa as a souvenir from Akita?

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