OIRASE Brewery highlights a white pizza with nagaimo and scallops, plus a June 27 event
In an Instagram post on June 19, OIRASE Brewery introduced its “Nagaimo and Scallop White Pizza,” topped with Aomori-grown nagaimo and scallops. The pizza is priced at 1,600 yen, with Weizen suggested as the pairing, and the post also announced a June 27 beer event.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Oirase Brewery just posted a seriously tempting combo. They featured a white pizza made with Aomori nagaimo and scallops.
MugiWhat, nagaimo and scallops on pizza? That sounds oddly specific and somehow extremely delicious already!
Hop BroIt works because everything is tied together with creamy white sauce. Crunchy nagaimo, savory local scallops, and a hit of black pepper on top, and it's 1,600 yen on its own.
MugiOkay, but this pairing recommendation thing people say all the time... does it basically mean 'eat these together and be happy'?
Hop BroPretty much. Their beer match is a Weizen, and the soft wheat body plus fruity esters slide right into that creamy pizza profile.
MugiHold on, what are esters? Why did this turn into chemistry class right before snack time?
Hop BroNothing scary. It's that banana-like aroma and gentle fruity character you often get in a Weizen. The smooth foam also blends nicely with the sauce.
MugiSo it's basically a white-on-white duo! The pizza and the beer aren't fighting, they're linking arms!
Hop BroAnd Oirase has been brewing since 1997 in Towada, using Hakkoda spring water called Oirase no Gensuiryu. The local stone-oven food angle feels completely earned.
MugiI love that full Aomori feeling. It's not just pretty menu bait, it's the brewery going all-in on local flavor.
Hop BroThey also announced the June 27 event, AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK at Aomori Port Kurashi no Marche, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with OIRASE BEER and other breweries pouring.
MugiI'm sold. Give me Weizen with white pizza right now, because my stomach and my thirst have already made the decision.
A white pizza built around local ingredients
OIRASE Brewery featured its “Nagaimo and Scallop White Pizza” on Instagram. The dish uses Aomori-grown nagaimo, known for its crisp texture, together with scallops from the prefecture, all layered over a creamy white sauce. Black pepper is added at the finish for a gentle but noticeable accent. The pizza is offered as a single item for 1,600 yen.
The suggested pairing is Weizen
The post recommends pairing the pizza with Weizen, a wheat beer known for its fruity aroma and soft, rounded foam. The brewery presents it as a match for the richness of the white sauce and the sweetness of the seafood, making the pairing feel designed as part of the meal rather than an afterthought.
A brewery rooted in Towada
OIRASE Brewery is based in Towada, Aomori, and has been brewing since 1997. The brewery highlights the use of groundwater from the Hakkoda area, called OIRASE no Gensui, in its beers. Its restaurant serves stone-oven dishes that make use of local Aomori ingredients, and the pizza menu sits naturally within that approach.
The same post also announced “AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK @ Aomori Port Kurashi no Marche” on June 27. The event will run from 15:00 to 20:00 at the plaza in front of Aomori City Hall's main building. Participating breweries include OIRASE BEER, KANEKU BREWERY, Kinsei Jozou, Hotaru Bi Brewing, and Be Easy Brewing, with food vendors also expected at the venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Oirase Brewery just posted a seriously tempting combo. They featured a white pizza made with Aomori nagaimo and scallops.
MugiWhat, nagaimo and scallops on pizza? That sounds oddly specific and somehow extremely delicious already!
Hop BroIt works because everything is tied together with creamy white sauce. Crunchy nagaimo, savory local scallops, and a hit of black pepper on top, and it's 1,600 yen on its own.
MugiOkay, but this pairing recommendation thing people say all the time... does it basically mean 'eat these together and be happy'?
Hop BroPretty much. Their beer match is a Weizen, and the soft wheat body plus fruity esters slide right into that creamy pizza profile.
MugiHold on, what are esters? Why did this turn into chemistry class right before snack time?
Hop BroNothing scary. It's that banana-like aroma and gentle fruity character you often get in a Weizen. The smooth foam also blends nicely with the sauce.
MugiSo it's basically a white-on-white duo! The pizza and the beer aren't fighting, they're linking arms!
Hop BroAnd Oirase has been brewing since 1997 in Towada, using Hakkoda spring water called Oirase no Gensuiryu. The local stone-oven food angle feels completely earned.
MugiI love that full Aomori feeling. It's not just pretty menu bait, it's the brewery going all-in on local flavor.
Hop BroThey also announced the June 27 event, AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK at Aomori Port Kurashi no Marche, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with OIRASE BEER and other breweries pouring.
MugiI'm sold. Give me Weizen with white pizza right now, because my stomach and my thirst have already made the decision.
