Baeren Brewery to Host a Hop Harvest Festival at Its Shizukuishi Factory on Aug. 9
Baeren Brewery will hold 'Hops Harvest Festival BAEREN x Shizukuishi' on Aug. 9 at its Shizukuishi factory. The event will feature freshly poured draft beer, hop harvesting, free brewery tours, and a special-price beer set, with shuttle buses available from nearby locations.
Hop BroI've got a strong summer beer event for you: Hop Harvest Festival BAEREN x Shizukuishi. Baeren Brewery is holding it on August 9 in front of the Shizukuishi brewery.
MugiHarvesting hops and drinking beer at the same event? That's way too much fun for one afternoon!
Hop BroYep, and the star is fresh draft beer. The article doesn't name a specific beer or style, but you can get a just-made pour from the Shizukuishi brewery for 450 yen.
MugiStyle not announced somehow makes me even more curious! Also, does draft mean a super energetic beer that jumps out of a barrel?
Hop BroClose in spirit, not in science. Draft beer means beer served from a keg, so you get the fresh aroma and that straight-from-the-tap feel more clearly.
Hop BroWhat makes Baeren extra cool is the 100-year-old brew kettle. They're a traditional brewery using equipment moved over from Germany.
MugiWhat's a brew kettle? I'm picturing you stirring a witch cauldron and shouting about malt!
Hop BroHonestly, cauldron isn't far off, but it's proper brewing science. It's the kettle for boiling wort, basically the heart of the brewery where flavor and hop character get built.
MugiWhoa, and a 500-yen hop harvest experience plus a free brewery tour? That's like leveling up from beer fan to beer sidekick!
MugiSpecial-price beer sets too? I can't tell if that's budget-friendly or financially dangerous, but I'm definitely buying one!
Hop BroThey've also got a free shuttle bus from Koiwai Station and Shizukuishi Town Hall, and it runs from 11:00 to 16:00. With 200 seats and parking, it's an easy event to settle into.
MugiThen it's settled, we finish with a just-poured pint. Touch the hops first, drink after, and somehow it'll taste twice as good!
Baeren Brewery, based in Morioka, Iwate, is set to host an event that lets visitors experience hops up close at its Shizukuishi factory grounds. Known for its traditional brewing style and equipment, including a copper kettle moved from Germany more than 100 years ago, Baeren has long emphasized craftsmanship rooted in beer culture.
At the 'Hops Harvest Festival BAEREN x Shizukuishi,' visitors will be able to enjoy freshly poured draft beer brewed at the Shizukuishi factory for JPY 450 per glass. The program also includes hop harvesting experiences for JPY 500 per person and free brewery tours. In addition, a special-price beer set will be available for the event, making it a good opportunity to learn about hops and brewing while tasting the beer.
The festival will run on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the front of Baeren Shizukuishi Factory (53 Nukekaeri, Shizukuishi Town). Free shuttle buses will run from Koiwai Station and Shizukuishi Town Hall, and parking will also be provided. The venue will offer 200 seats under tents, and visitors are welcome to bring their own folding chairs, making it a relaxed summer outing for families and beer fans alike.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a strong summer beer event for you: Hop Harvest Festival BAEREN x Shizukuishi. Baeren Brewery is holding it on August 9 in front of the Shizukuishi brewery.
MugiHarvesting hops and drinking beer at the same event? That's way too much fun for one afternoon!
Hop BroYep, and the star is fresh draft beer. The article doesn't name a specific beer or style, but you can get a just-made pour from the Shizukuishi brewery for 450 yen.
MugiStyle not announced somehow makes me even more curious! Also, does draft mean a super energetic beer that jumps out of a barrel?
Hop BroClose in spirit, not in science. Draft beer means beer served from a keg, so you get the fresh aroma and that straight-from-the-tap feel more clearly.
Hop BroWhat makes Baeren extra cool is the 100-year-old brew kettle. They're a traditional brewery using equipment moved over from Germany.
MugiWhat's a brew kettle? I'm picturing you stirring a witch cauldron and shouting about malt!
Hop BroHonestly, cauldron isn't far off, but it's proper brewing science. It's the kettle for boiling wort, basically the heart of the brewery where flavor and hop character get built.
MugiWhoa, and a 500-yen hop harvest experience plus a free brewery tour? That's like leveling up from beer fan to beer sidekick!
MugiSpecial-price beer sets too? I can't tell if that's budget-friendly or financially dangerous, but I'm definitely buying one!
Hop BroThey've also got a free shuttle bus from Koiwai Station and Shizukuishi Town Hall, and it runs from 11:00 to 16:00. With 200 seats and parking, it's an easy event to settle into.
MugiThen it's settled, we finish with a just-poured pint. Touch the hops first, drink after, and somehow it'll taste twice as good!
