Sakura Brewery announces Sendai Craft Beer Festival 2026 appearance
Sakura Brewery, based in Kitakami, Iwate, announced on Instagram that it will take part in the Sendai Craft Beer Festival 2026 at Kotodai Park Ikoi no Hiroba from August 14 to 16. Admission is free, and the post highlights one of its popular beers.
Hop BroSendai's weekend just got dangerous in the best way: Sakura Brewery is pouring at the festival.
MugiWait, Sendai Craft Beer Festival already sounds fun! Where is it?
Hop BroIt's at Ikoi Plaza in Sendai's Kotodai Park, from August 14 to 16. The 14th and 15th run 11 to 9, the 16th runs 11 to 8, and free admission is a big win.
MugiWhoa, a free beer fest is elite! So what is Sakura Brewery bringing?
Hop BroThe post specifically called out Earl Gray Pale Ale, a tea-infused pale ale that was their most popular beer last year.
MugiWhat even is tea pale ale supposed to be? Is it tea? Is it beer? Is it both?
Hop BroDefinitely beer. The fun part is the bergamot-like aroma and the tannin edge from the tea leaves.
MugiTan-what now? Sudden science class was not on my drinking plan! What does that feel like?
Hop BroBasically a light, drying grip on your mouth. So tea notes and hops connect, and it finishes fragrant and crisp.
MugiOhhh, that's peak reward drink energy! If it was a hit last year, got love again on day one, and day two had perfect beer weather, no wonder people went for it.
Hop BroRight, and Sakura Brewery has depth. They started in Kitakami in 2015, and beers like Sakura Ale use local cherry-blossom yeast, while Natural Water Brewed Hayama Lager shows off the local source water.
MugiCherry-blossom yeast too? That's an entire place in a glass. I love that.
Hop BroThey even run ale house ROBIN HOOD, and more than 10 beers on hand all the time gives them real depth. No wonder they have presence across Tohoku. I'm ready for a pint already.
MugiThen it's settled! Earl Gray Pale Ale first, Sakura Ale next, and my drink order is jammed already!
Event details
Sakura Brewery, based in Kitakami, Iwate, announced on Instagram that it will appear at the Sendai Craft Beer Festival. According to the post, the event runs for three days from Friday, August 14, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Sendai City’s Kotodai Park Ikoi no Hiroba. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 14 and 15, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 16. Admission is free.
Beer mentioned in the post
The caption mentions Earl Gray Pale Ale, a tea-infused beer that was the brewery’s most popular beer last year. The post says it was also popular on the first day, and notes that the second day had favorable weather. While the caption does not list the full lineup, it shows that the brewery is bringing a recognizable beer to the festival.
About Sakura Brewery
Sakura Brewery began production in Kitakami in 2015, and opened its direct-run bar, ale house ROBIN HOOD, the following April. The brewery name comes from the cherry blossoms of Tenshochi, one of Kitakami’s best-known cherry blossom spots. Its beers reflect local ingredients and regional identity, including Sakura Ale, brewed with yeast cultivated from Tenshochi cherry blossoms, and Hayanma Lager, brewed with water sourced from the Mizubasho wetlands in the Kitakami-Iwasawa area. The brewery regularly offers more than 10 beers and remains a familiar name in the Tohoku craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSendai's weekend just got dangerous in the best way: Sakura Brewery is pouring at the festival.
MugiWait, Sendai Craft Beer Festival already sounds fun! Where is it?
Hop BroIt's at Ikoi Plaza in Sendai's Kotodai Park, from August 14 to 16. The 14th and 15th run 11 to 9, the 16th runs 11 to 8, and free admission is a big win.
MugiWhoa, a free beer fest is elite! So what is Sakura Brewery bringing?
Hop BroThe post specifically called out Earl Gray Pale Ale, a tea-infused pale ale that was their most popular beer last year.
MugiWhat even is tea pale ale supposed to be? Is it tea? Is it beer? Is it both?
Hop BroDefinitely beer. The fun part is the bergamot-like aroma and the tannin edge from the tea leaves.
MugiTan-what now? Sudden science class was not on my drinking plan! What does that feel like?
Hop BroBasically a light, drying grip on your mouth. So tea notes and hops connect, and it finishes fragrant and crisp.
MugiOhhh, that's peak reward drink energy! If it was a hit last year, got love again on day one, and day two had perfect beer weather, no wonder people went for it.
Hop BroRight, and Sakura Brewery has depth. They started in Kitakami in 2015, and beers like Sakura Ale use local cherry-blossom yeast, while Natural Water Brewed Hayama Lager shows off the local source water.
MugiCherry-blossom yeast too? That's an entire place in a glass. I love that.
Hop BroThey even run ale house ROBIN HOOD, and more than 10 beers on hand all the time gives them real depth. No wonder they have presence across Tohoku. I'm ready for a pint already.
MugiThen it's settled! Earl Gray Pale Ale first, Sakura Ale next, and my drink order is jammed already!
