Saien Microbrewery Starts Serving This Season's Sweet Cider Made with Iwate Apples
On February 14, 2026, Saien Microbrewery with kitchen (Iwate) announced on Instagram that this season's "Sweet Cider" was ready. It has started serving it at its four directly operated locations, and is also calling on people to support apple growers in the prefecture who are facing climate change, crop damage, and other challenges.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Saien Microbrewery with kitchen announced this season’s "Sweet Cider" on Instagram on February 14, 2026, and started serving it at its four directly operated locations.
MugiWhoa, you can already drink it!? And cider is fair game in a beer article too!
Hop BroMore than fair game. It’s a seasonal offering, like a seasonal bulletin in a glass, made with Iwate-grown apples. The fact that you can choose it alongside Saien craft beer is a big plus!
MugiSeriously! It says "pub brewery," but how is that different from a regular bar?
Hop BroThink of it as a restaurant with brewing equipment inside! In other words, they can serve freshly made drinks while cooking. Saien Microbrewery with kitchen does exactly that, and they’re brewing in a pretty adventurous style.
MugiOhhh! And the fact that they’re talking about apple farmers too really gets me... Bear damage sounds seriously rough.
Hop BroExactly. Climate change, aging producers, and crop damage are all piling up as issues. That’s why this Sweet Cider is not just tasty, but also a drink that supports Iwate’s fruit culture.
MugiI love that buying a drink can help support the local area... It feels like the first sip would really hit you in the heart.
Hop BroAnd true to the name "Sweet," you can expect a nicely rounded sweetness to remain. With apple aroma lifting off the top, it should pair well with food too.
MugiRounded sweetness!? Suddenly you’re dropping brewing jargon! Explain it in Japanese, Hoppy-sensei!
Hop BroBasically, it means it has a gentle sweetness left over and is easy to drink! It’s crisp but still fruity, so it’s easy for craft beer beginners to get into.
MugiAll right, decided! Let’s toast with Saien Microbrewery’s Sweet Cider at one of the four directly operated locations! I definitely want to drink it while it’s still in season!
Saien Microbrewery with kitchen announced that it has begun serving this season's Sweet Cider as a seasonal drink. In the post, it said, "This year's Sweet Cider is ready," and revealed that it is now on the menu at its four directly operated locations.
Also worth noting is the attention it gives to the realities surrounding the apples used as an ingredient. While referring to issues such as changing weather conditions, crop damage caused by bears, and the aging of producers, the brewery urged people to "support Iwate's signature fruit together." Rather than simply announcing a new menu item, the message foregrounds its connection to local agriculture.
The shop is a pub brewery with an in-house brewery and restaurant in central Saien, Morioka City. According to official information, it was created by renovating the former Cucina, and under the direction of Baeren Brewery, it promotes ambitious brewing that is not bound by an existing lineup. In addition to its in-house brewed Saien craft beer, the ability to choose from seasonal beers and cider makes it appealing for craft beer fans who want to compare drinks alongside a meal.
This Sweet Cider is a seasonal offering that lets you taste Iwate's fruit culture in a glass. As a drink that can be enjoyed with awareness of the local production background, it is one to pick up early this season as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s today’s topic! Saien Microbrewery with kitchen announced this season’s "Sweet Cider" on Instagram on February 14, 2026, and started serving it at its four directly operated locations.
MugiWhoa, you can already drink it!? And cider is fair game in a beer article too!
Hop BroMore than fair game. It’s a seasonal offering, like a seasonal bulletin in a glass, made with Iwate-grown apples. The fact that you can choose it alongside Saien craft beer is a big plus!
MugiSeriously! It says "pub brewery," but how is that different from a regular bar?
Hop BroThink of it as a restaurant with brewing equipment inside! In other words, they can serve freshly made drinks while cooking. Saien Microbrewery with kitchen does exactly that, and they’re brewing in a pretty adventurous style.
MugiOhhh! And the fact that they’re talking about apple farmers too really gets me... Bear damage sounds seriously rough.
Hop BroExactly. Climate change, aging producers, and crop damage are all piling up as issues. That’s why this Sweet Cider is not just tasty, but also a drink that supports Iwate’s fruit culture.
MugiI love that buying a drink can help support the local area... It feels like the first sip would really hit you in the heart.
Hop BroAnd true to the name "Sweet," you can expect a nicely rounded sweetness to remain. With apple aroma lifting off the top, it should pair well with food too.
MugiRounded sweetness!? Suddenly you’re dropping brewing jargon! Explain it in Japanese, Hoppy-sensei!
Hop BroBasically, it means it has a gentle sweetness left over and is easy to drink! It’s crisp but still fruity, so it’s easy for craft beer beginners to get into.
MugiAll right, decided! Let’s toast with Saien Microbrewery’s Sweet Cider at one of the four directly operated locations! I definitely want to drink it while it’s still in season!
