The appeal of Tazawako Beer, a local beer from Akita Prefecture that loves alcohol

Akita Prefecture is known as a prefecture that loves alcohol. It is the prefecture that ranks first among the six prefectures in Tohoku for both sake consumption and beer consumption, and is always ranked at the top in national data. When people from other prefectures come to Akita Prefecture, they are surprised to find that the alcohol sales areas in supermarkets are large.

Akita Prefecture is famous for its sake brewing, but it is also famous for its beer brewing. Let's take a closer look at the charm of Akita Prefecture's famous local beer "Tazawako Beer", which has many fans both inside and outside the prefecture!

Akita's first local beer "Tazawako Beer"

Tazawako Beer is Akita Prefecture's first local beer, made without filtering the yeast and using water from the Waga Mountains, where giant beech trees grow on the border between Akita and Iwate Prefectures.

The beer, which is brewed with care and carefully selected ingredients on the side of Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, located in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, is known for its depth and refreshing taste just like Lake Tazawa. It has won numerous awards both domestically and internationally, and is loved as one of Akita's representative local beers.

What is the appeal of Tazawako beer that even alcohol-loving Akita residents recognize?

The appeal of Tazawako Beer is that you can choose from 6 different flavors to suit your taste. All have deep yet refreshing flavors that are irresistible to beer lovers. It tastes as clear as Lake Tazawa. Among the six types, there are also lighter flavors that can be drunk relatively easily even for people who don't usually drink beer or who don't like commercially available beer.

The most famous Tazawako beer is the award-winning Alto. The taste is sure to impress even beer connoisseurs, and it's no wonder it won an international award. This is exactly what beer tastes like. Not only Alto, but also ``Pilsner,'' ``Kölsch,'' and ``Weizen'' have won numerous awards and are irresistible for beer lovers. Pilsner has a refreshing taste and is recommended as a first drink.

The images above are beers called ``Sakura Komachi'' and ``Buna no Mori.'' The one on the left with a color reminiscent of a cherry tree is Sakura Komachi, a beer made with cherry blossom yeast, which is beloved in Japan. The taste is soft and smooth. This beer is recommended for people and women who don't like bitter beer. The golden beer on the right is Beech Forest. This beer is also very popular among women, and its characteristic is that the moment you put it in your mouth, a forest-like aroma spreads in your mouth. It is made with yeast discovered from the sap of beech trees.

This is a beer that embodies the nature of Akita.

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

Even if you want to enjoy the local flavors, if the store that sells it is located far away, you may find it difficult to go there and give up. Don't worry. You can enjoy Tazawako Beer at Akita Station with dishes made with local ingredients. Tazawako Beer's directly managed store is also located on the third floor of Topico, a building adjacent to Akita Station.

Tazawako Beer's directly managed store also offers snacks that use the flavors of Akita. Iburigakko is a typical Akita pickle and goes well with beer as well as sake. Of course, it's also perfect as a snack for Tazawako beer.

Select one of the snacks made with Akita ingredients. This is a carbonara made with eggs from Hinai chicken from Akita Prefecture, one of Japan's top three local chickens. The cream mixed with the pasta is very rich and surprising. Iburigakko is also perfect as a snack, but the refreshing taste of Tazawako beer and the taste of Hinai chicken yolk were a perfect match.

After all, when you visit Akita, you want to enjoy local alcohol and taste. Inside the station building on the Akita Station side, you can fully enjoy the flavors of Akita and local beer. When you are in Akita for business or travel, please come and enjoy the local flavors.

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You can drink Tazawako Beer at directly managed locations in Akita Prefecture, as well as at souvenir shops and supermarkets. However, there are few stores that carry all types, and the types available vary depending on the 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 a beer that is highly rated both domestically and internationally. Why not buy a delicious beer as clear as Lake Tazawa as a souvenir from Akita?