Sakura Yeast Beer Sales Begin, Drawing Attention at Restaurant Platz in Akita City
According to a post on Akita Akrabrewery's Instagram, sales of the "sakura yeast beer" started on March 4. It is being rolled out as part of a prefecture-wide project involving six breweries that use Akita Mio sakura yeast, with each brand set to appear one after another during March. Interest is also focused on spring tasting flights at the beer pub "Restaurant Platz" in Omachi, Akita City.
Hop BroMugi-chan, the sakura yeast beer, on sale from March 4 has arrived at Restaurant Platz in Omachi, Akita City!
MugiWhat! So it's a spring new release!? And just from the name sakura yeast beer, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThis was introduced in Akita Akrabrewery's March 6 Instagram post, and it's part of a series using Akita Mio sakura yeast.
MugiWhat is that! How is Akita Mio sakura yeast different from regular yeast? Does it taste like cherry blossoms?
Hop BroGood question. Yeast is the star that shapes aroma and mouthfeel, and this one is designed to bring out bright, springlike yeast nuances.
MugiI see! So it's less of a gulp-it-down beer and more of a spring tasting-flight kind of beer where you can enjoy the aroma!
Hop BroExactly. And at the joint press conference on the same day, beers from six breweries in the prefecture were all together, so as a six-brewery prefectural project, the fact that they will come out one after another during March is exciting.
MugiWait, that means there'll be a different label every time I go!? That's the kind of thing that gives you endless reasons to return!
Hop BroIn category terms, it's also drawing attention as a guest-beer slot at Platz, and figuring out pairings from appetizers to hot dishes is the best part.
MugiIt's decided then! Let's go to Platz tonight and toast with a spring-only glass first, Hop-nii!
In Akita Akrabrewery's March 6, 2026 post, the "sakura yeast beer," which went on sale on March 4 was introduced. According to the post, this beer is one part of the "Mio Yeast Series" made with Akita Mio sakura yeast, and at the joint press conference held that same day, beers from six breweries in the prefecture were presented together.
The appeal is that you can enjoy a lineup of seasonal labels with distinct spring-only character all at once. The post explains that "every craft beer has a taste that is perfect for spring," and they are generally being presented as limited brews for this season only (※ Tazawako Beer's "Sakura Komachi" is year-round). In addition, each label is scheduled to go on sale sequentially during March, so there is also the fun of visiting at different times.
Restaurant Platz is a beer pub-style venue in Omachi, Akita City. Conveniently located in the city center, it is a place suited to people who want to calmly enjoy craft beer with a meal. Based on the post, the first item to look for is the "sakura yeast beer." In addition, by revisiting once the other labels from the same project are available in the shop and comparing aromas and yeast-derived nuances, you can enjoy the spring lineup in a more three-dimensional way.
At a time of year when expressive yeast character takes center stage, there is also a lot of appeal in exploring food pairings, from light appetizers to hearty hot dishes. If you want to follow Akita's local brewery culture one glass at a time, this season's Mio Yeast Series is a topic you won't want to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, the sakura yeast beer, on sale from March 4 has arrived at Restaurant Platz in Omachi, Akita City!
MugiWhat! So it's a spring new release!? And just from the name sakura yeast beer, I already want to drink it!
Hop BroThis was introduced in Akita Akrabrewery's March 6 Instagram post, and it's part of a series using Akita Mio sakura yeast.
MugiWhat is that! How is Akita Mio sakura yeast different from regular yeast? Does it taste like cherry blossoms?
Hop BroGood question. Yeast is the star that shapes aroma and mouthfeel, and this one is designed to bring out bright, springlike yeast nuances.
MugiI see! So it's less of a gulp-it-down beer and more of a spring tasting-flight kind of beer where you can enjoy the aroma!
Hop BroExactly. And at the joint press conference on the same day, beers from six breweries in the prefecture were all together, so as a six-brewery prefectural project, the fact that they will come out one after another during March is exciting.
MugiWait, that means there'll be a different label every time I go!? That's the kind of thing that gives you endless reasons to return!
Hop BroIn category terms, it's also drawing attention as a guest-beer slot at Platz, and figuring out pairings from appetizers to hot dishes is the best part.
MugiIt's decided then! Let's go to Platz tonight and toast with a spring-only glass first, Hop-nii!
