Baeren Brewery to Release "Santetsu Premium Lager 2026," a Collaboration with Sanriku Railway
Baeren Brewery will begin shipping its collaboration beer with Sanriku Railway, "Santetsu Premium Lager 2026," from April 27 onward. It is characterized by a fruity, vibrant hop aroma, a balance of richness and bitterness, and the fact that part of the sales will be donated to Sanriku Railway.
Hop BroThis time, Baeren Brewery and Sanriku Railway's collaboration, Santetsu Premium Lager 2026, is the talk of the town.
MugiWhat, a train-and-beer collaboration!? And it’s an initiative with Sanriku Railway too, which somehow feels romantic!
Hop BroInside, it’s a pilsner, with a nicely balanced fruity hop aroma, richness, and bitterness.
MugiSo what kind of beer is a pilsner, exactly? Is it basically a light lager?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a crisp, easy-drinking lager style. This one is designed so you can enjoy the lingering aroma after the sip, so it’s nice that it feels light without being unsatisfying.
MugiOh wow! And if part of the sales is donated, it feels great that you can support them just by drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Iwate-rooted project that feels very Baeren, and what’s clever is how it brings to mind the scenery and travel mood of Sanriku.
MugiSo when can we drink it!? It said ships from April 27 onward, but does the release date differ by store?
Hop BroThat’s right. The official web shop says ships from April 27 onward, but handling differs by retailer, so if you’re interested, checking in advance is the way to go.
MugiAlright, a 350 ml can at 4.5% sounds perfect for slowly enjoying with a meal! Today, I already want to toast like I’m standing on a station platform!
Baeren Brewery will release its collaboration product with Sanriku Railway, "Santetsu Premium Lager 2026." Its official web shop says it will ship from "April 27 onward," and the sales channel and release date vary depending on the retailer.
This beer is a lager planned as part of an initiative with Sanriku Railway, which connects the Sanriku region of Iwate. According to Baeren, it has a fruity, lively hop aroma and is also notable for its well-balanced richness and bitterness. Designed so that you can enjoy the lingering aroma as well, it is a beer that combines a light drinking experience with satisfying depth.
The specifications are a 350 ml can and 4.5% alcohol by volume. The ingredients are malt and hops, and the style is pilsner. A portion of the sales will be donated to Sanriku Railway, giving it the added meaning of supporting the local railway. Rather than being just another limited-edition product, it is positioned as a collaboration that connects local transportation infrastructure with beer culture.
Baeren Brewery is a brewery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, and it has developed a wide range of products centered on classic European-style brewing, from regular offerings to seasonal limited releases and regional collaboration projects. This locally rooted approach naturally extends to its initiative with Sanriku Railway.
True to a project name that evokes the scenery and travel atmosphere of Sanriku, this is a lager you will want to enjoy slowly with a meal. As the release date approaches, it would be wise to check the retailers and shop information in advance.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis time, Baeren Brewery and Sanriku Railway's collaboration, Santetsu Premium Lager 2026, is the talk of the town.
MugiWhat, a train-and-beer collaboration!? And it’s an initiative with Sanriku Railway too, which somehow feels romantic!
Hop BroInside, it’s a pilsner, with a nicely balanced fruity hop aroma, richness, and bitterness.
MugiSo what kind of beer is a pilsner, exactly? Is it basically a light lager?
Hop BroSimply put, it’s a crisp, easy-drinking lager style. This one is designed so you can enjoy the lingering aroma after the sip, so it’s nice that it feels light without being unsatisfying.
MugiOh wow! And if part of the sales is donated, it feels great that you can support them just by drinking it!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a Iwate-rooted project that feels very Baeren, and what’s clever is how it brings to mind the scenery and travel mood of Sanriku.
MugiSo when can we drink it!? It said ships from April 27 onward, but does the release date differ by store?
Hop BroThat’s right. The official web shop says ships from April 27 onward, but handling differs by retailer, so if you’re interested, checking in advance is the way to go.
MugiAlright, a 350 ml can at 4.5% sounds perfect for slowly enjoying with a meal! Today, I already want to toast like I’m standing on a station platform!
