Saien Micro Brewery adds Vienna Lager and Summer Weizen to the tap list
Saien Micro Brewery with Kitchen in Morioka announced two new taps on its Instagram account on July 21: Vienna Lager and Summer Weizen. The brewpub, operated with Baeren Brewery, said the beers were available again that night.
Hop BroA good beer update just came in from Morioka. Two fresh taps are on at Saien Microbrewery with kitchen: a Vienna Lager and a Summer Weizen.
MugiWhat, two at once!? Those names sound serious already. What kind of beers are they?
Hop BroThe Vienna Lager is an amber lager with a toasty malt character. The Summer Weizen is a light wheat beer built for hot weather.
MugiOkay, but hold on, what is a weizen? It sounds like a special attack move!
Hop BroNot a special move. It’s a style of wheat beer with a soft texture and a gently fruity aroma. Lager, on the other hand, usually drinks cleaner and crisper.
MugiOhhh! Then is that fruity thing connected to top fermentation stuff you beer people always say? Are we in science class now?
Hop BroThat part matters, actually. How the yeast works changes the aroma, and weizen tends to come out more expressive. The simple version is: light, breezy, and perfect for summer.
MugiThat I understand! And you can drink them at a brewpub in downtown Morioka that same night? People are absolutely getting pulled in after work.
Hop BroExactly. It’s an in-house brewing setup at Saien Microbrewery with kitchen, a Baeren-produced pub brewery that leans into more experimental beers. Fresh beer with food is the whole point.
MugiNow I’ve got full flight-comparison cravings. Do I start with the breezy Summer Weizen or the richer Vienna Lager? Even choosing sounds delicious.
Hop BroThat dilemma is part of the fun. A just-brewed pint with a good plate of food makes both sound hard to resist, and honestly, I want both too.
Saien Micro Brewery with Kitchen is a Baeren-produced brewpub in the Saien district of Morioka, Iwate. The venue was created by renovating the former Cucina restaurant and now combines an in-house brewery with a kitchen-focused dining space.
In an Instagram post dated July 21, the brewery introduced two new additions to its Saien craft beer lineup: Vienna Lager and Summer Weizen. The post noted that the beers had already been mentioned the day before and were still being served that evening, indicating a recent tap change.
The brewery positions itself as a place where Baeren can go beyond its standard lineup and test more adventurous beers. It is also known as the first microbrewery in central Morioka, which makes it a notable stop for people who want to drink beer directly at the source.
Summer Weizen had previously been described by the brewery as a light wheat beer suited to summer. Paired with Vienna Lager, the lineup offers a clear contrast in character: a malt-forward lager on one side and a softer wheat beer on the other.
That combination fits Saien Micro Brewery's concept well. It is a place designed for both beer and food, and the tap rotation gives regular visitors a reason to check what is pouring now rather than only relying on Baeren's core range.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA good beer update just came in from Morioka. Two fresh taps are on at Saien Microbrewery with kitchen: a Vienna Lager and a Summer Weizen.
MugiWhat, two at once!? Those names sound serious already. What kind of beers are they?
Hop BroThe Vienna Lager is an amber lager with a toasty malt character. The Summer Weizen is a light wheat beer built for hot weather.
MugiOkay, but hold on, what is a weizen? It sounds like a special attack move!
Hop BroNot a special move. It’s a style of wheat beer with a soft texture and a gently fruity aroma. Lager, on the other hand, usually drinks cleaner and crisper.
MugiOhhh! Then is that fruity thing connected to top fermentation stuff you beer people always say? Are we in science class now?
Hop BroThat part matters, actually. How the yeast works changes the aroma, and weizen tends to come out more expressive. The simple version is: light, breezy, and perfect for summer.
MugiThat I understand! And you can drink them at a brewpub in downtown Morioka that same night? People are absolutely getting pulled in after work.
Hop BroExactly. It’s an in-house brewing setup at Saien Microbrewery with kitchen, a Baeren-produced pub brewery that leans into more experimental beers. Fresh beer with food is the whole point.
MugiNow I’ve got full flight-comparison cravings. Do I start with the breezy Summer Weizen or the richer Vienna Lager? Even choosing sounds delicious.
Hop BroThat dilemma is part of the fun. A just-brewed pint with a good plate of food makes both sound hard to resist, and honestly, I want both too.
