Saien Micro Brewery with Kitchen in Morioka, Iwate, announced the August installment of its regular beer gathering on Instagram. This time, the lineup is a smoked-beer special, featuring several beers with a distinct smoky aroma so guests can compare styles alongside food pairings.

The venue is a pub brewery produced by Baeren Brewery in central Morioka. The brewery’s official site describes the Saien Beer Meeting as a place to learn about beers from around the world while enjoying seasonal ingredients from Iwate, which fits the restaurant’s food-oriented concept.

According to the post, the event starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, costs 4,500 yen, and is limited to 30 guests. The announcement also says the gathering will move to the fourth Wednesday of each month from August onward. For anyone interested in smoked beers and local food pairings, it is a straightforward and focused event format.

Reservations are accepted in-store or through the booking form.