[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the “after-bath beer” created by a hot spring inn that is rare in the world? Introducing authentic craft beer from “Tendo Brewery”

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  • Last updated: 2024.04.30

Just imagining the cold beer you drink after bathing in a hot spring is the best.
Did you know that there is a beer in Yamagata that is made with the utmost care for the perfect drink after a hot bath?

In this article, we will introduce in detail the authentic craft beer made at Tendo Brewery,

What is beer exclusively for after bathing?

The after-bath beer is a beer developed by
Tendo Brewery, which is located inside Tendo Onsen's Sakura Tonohana Yubo Ichiraku Tendo Brewery is a brewery born from an idea unique to hot spring inn owners who believe that after a bath, beer is the first thing to do.

In order to learn how to make authentic beer, he went all the way to Belgium, a major beer powerhouse, and brought back authentic brewing techniques.

More than 90% of beer's ingredients are water, and water selection is essential when making beer.
At Tendo Brewery, we are particular about using underground water from the local Yamagata area for brewing.
By using high-quality soft water, we have achieved a smooth texture and refreshing taste.

There are two types of hot beer sold at Tendo Brewery.

Tendo Brewery currently sells two types of beer as hot spring beer.
I will introduce it in detail along with my impressions after actually drinking it.

Soba dry

Soba Dry is a beer made with
Sarashina soba from Yamagata Prefecture It is also a masterpiece that has been ranked number 1 nationwide on the craft beer/local beer review site "beer365"

Link: Beer Sanrokugo – Beer Ranking – Overall as of April 2022

When I actually drank it, I got the impression that it was more of an orthodox beer with a strong hop bitterness, rather than a beer with soba all over it.
The slightly fragrant soba flavor and the sharp aftertaste and richness are addictive.
It's refreshing and is the kind of beer you'll want to gulp down for the first time after taking a bath.

Dry soba noodles are perfect as an accompaniment to dishes.
It is especially recommended to pair with fatty dishes. It has a highly complete taste, and can be said to be an authentic beer that beer connoisseurs would like to drink.

angel's cherry

This is a fruit beer made with
``Sato Nishiki'' from Yamagata Prefecture, which is said to be the king of cherries It is characterized by a flavor that combines the sweet and sour taste of cherries, the juicy fruit flavor, and the bitterness of hops.

This beer is recommended not only for fruit beer lovers, but also for those who like beer but don't really like fruit beer.
I've never been good at fruit beers either, but after drinking this beer, I realized that it was delicious for the first time.

Tenshi no Sakuranbo, which has a rich wine-like scent of cherries, is the perfect bottle to drink during a relaxing time after taking a bath.

You can enjoy freshly made draft beer only inside the inn.

Tendo Brewery's craft beer can be purchased at the online shop or the shop on the first floor of Yubo Ichiraku, but you can only taste draft beer at the following two locations:

・Inside the Tendo Onsen Ryokan “Sakuramohana Yubo Ichiraku” (for overnight guests and day trip bathers)
・Sister store “Daedoco YAMAGATA Osake Toryori” (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Drinking beer after taking a bath at home is also special, but if you want to taste freshly made draft beer, we recommend using Yubo Ichiraku.
In particular, if you apply for the ``All-Inclusive Plan,'' which is exclusive to hotel guests and offers unlimited alcohol and soft drinks, including craft beer, you can enjoy hot springs and beer to your heart's content during your stay.

The feeling of cold lager permeating your hot body after taking a bath is a special moment that can only be experienced inside the hotel.
If you stay overnight, you can enjoy beer matching with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, so you can fully enjoy the charm of beer.

summary

It turns out that Tendo Brewery's craft beer, which was born out of the playful spirit of a hot spring inn, is packed with ingredients and attention to detail that are unique to Yamagata.

Beer made with soba and cherries may seem like a souvenir, but you can enjoy the authentic taste. Why not experience the best after-bath beer with a beer made exclusively for after-bath at a hot spring inn?

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