Baeren Brewery Releases 100% Japanese-Ingredient Fresh Hop Lager
Baeren Brewery has announced “Tsunagu Beer Fresh Hop 2026,” a limited lager brewed with barley from Shiwa and freshly harvested hops from Shizukuishi, both in Iwate. The beer uses fresh, undried hops during brewing.
Hop BroBaeren Brewery is releasing a beer that seems to capture Iwate’s harvest: Tsunagu Beer 2026.
MugiWhat? Even the name sounds like it connects people! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a seasonal lager made with 100% Iwate-grown ingredients: barley from Shiwa and hops from Shizukuishi.
MugiEverything is from Iwate! And since it’s a lager, it sounds wonderfully crisp!
Hop BroThe big feature is the use of freshly picked wet hops—hops added before they are dried, to preserve their just-harvested aroma.
MugiWet hops? Are the hops alive? So they sprint from the farm to the brewery!?
Hop BroPretty much! Fresh hops demand speed, because they must be delivered and brewed quickly. It’s a race against time.
MugiA hop relay race! That explains why it becomes a limited-quantity beer.
Hop BroExactly. Expect a fresh green aroma, a light and clean palate, then a pleasant hop finish.
MugiIt sounds like autumn fields are poured right into the glass… one sip could teleport us to Iwate!
Hop BroIt’s also the third release in the series, and part of the sales goes to the Red Feather Community Chest—connecting growers, brewers, and drinkers.
MugiToo many reasons to drink it! Let’s check the official web shop or Rakuten stock and toast with a fresh autumn lager!
Baeren Brewery, based in Morioka, Iwate, has introduced “Baeren Tsunagu Beer Fresh Hop 2026,” a limited beer made entirely with Japanese ingredients. It is the third release in the brewery’s limited Tsunagu Beer series, which highlights local agricultural products and brewing connections.
The beer uses barley grown in Shiwa and freshly picked hops from Shizukuishi. Unlike conventional brewing, which generally uses dried hops, this lager incorporates the hops before they are dried. That approach preserves the fresh, vivid character of hops immediately after harvest, but it also requires rapid transport and brewing, limiting the amount that can be produced.
According to Baeren, the beer offers a fresh green hop aroma when poured, followed by a clean, light-bodied drinking experience and a pleasant finish. Its character reflects the short harvest season and the freshness of Iwate-grown hops.
Baeren Brewery is known for producing traditional-style beers in Morioka while also developing beers that showcase regional ingredients. The Tsunagu Beer project connects growers, brewers, and drinkers through a seasonal release. A portion of the product’s sales will also be donated to the Red Feather Community Chest.
The beer is being offered through Baeren’s official online shop and Rakuten shop, while release timing and sales channels may vary by retailer. Drinkers interested in experiencing fresh-hop character should check each retailer’s availability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBaeren Brewery is releasing a beer that seems to capture Iwate’s harvest: Tsunagu Beer 2026.
MugiWhat? Even the name sounds like it connects people! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a seasonal lager made with 100% Iwate-grown ingredients: barley from Shiwa and hops from Shizukuishi.
MugiEverything is from Iwate! And since it’s a lager, it sounds wonderfully crisp!
Hop BroThe big feature is the use of freshly picked wet hops—hops added before they are dried, to preserve their just-harvested aroma.
MugiWet hops? Are the hops alive? So they sprint from the farm to the brewery!?
Hop BroPretty much! Fresh hops demand speed, because they must be delivered and brewed quickly. It’s a race against time.
MugiA hop relay race! That explains why it becomes a limited-quantity beer.
Hop BroExactly. Expect a fresh green aroma, a light and clean palate, then a pleasant hop finish.
MugiIt sounds like autumn fields are poured right into the glass… one sip could teleport us to Iwate!
Hop BroIt’s also the third release in the series, and part of the sales goes to the Red Feather Community Chest—connecting growers, brewers, and drinkers.
MugiToo many reasons to drink it! Let’s check the official web shop or Rakuten stock and toast with a fresh autumn lager!
