Akita Brewing Company brings back Seseragi Summer Ale
On August 7, Akita Brewing Company announced on Instagram that Seseragi Summer Ale is back. The brewery says the beer, which was popular last summer, has returned for this year’s heat. It’s described as a summer-ready pour with bright citrus aroma and a light, refreshing finish, priced from 700 yen for 12 oz.
Hop BroToday's pick is Seseragi Summer Ale. Akita Brewing Company brought back the summer seasonal that was a hit last year.
MugiWait, a summer beer comeback!? The name already sounds refreshing, and bringing it back for this brutal heat is a power move!
Hop BroIt's a summer ale style, built around citrus aroma and an easy, breezy finish. That image of a riverside breeze in one sip really lands.
MugiOooh! But easy, breezy finish means it goes down smoothly, right? Or is this one of those dangerous beers where my 12 ounces disappear before I notice?
Hop BroMostly the second one, in a good way. And at from 700 yen for 12 ounces, it feels very 'yeah, let's start with one' on a hot day.
MugiNice. But what was that citrusy aroma hop thing you said? Why did this suddenly turn into beer class!?
Hop BroAroma hops are basically the hops for fragrance. Instead of hitting you with bitterness, they float orange- and lemon-like notes up through the aroma.
MugiGot it, so they're the scent stage directors! That means this isn't about flashy bitterness, it's more of a smooth summer-breeze beer.
Hop BroExactly. And Akita Brewing Company is a new brewery in Daisen. It's three minutes from Omagari Station East Exit, and they launched in 2025 after DIY-renovating a former lumber shop.
MugiWait, a converted lumber shop!? And they even have an Akita dog mascot named Mugi? That's way too much information and somehow all of it is adorable.
Hop BroThey also draw on what they learned in Seattle about hop character, aiming for everyday drinkable beer. That's exactly the kind of seasonal I order on reflex.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. After hearing like a riverside breeze, my throat has already left for Akita. I want an ice-cold Seseragi Summer Ale right now!
On August 7, Akita Brewing Company announced on Instagram that Seseragi Summer Ale is back. In the post, the brewery said the beer, which was popular last summer, has returned for this year’s heat. The caption describes bright citrus aromas and a refreshing finish that feels like a cool breeze by the river. A 12 oz pour starts at 700 yen.
Akita Brewing Company is based in Daisen, Akita Prefecture. The brewery was built by converting a former lumber shop near Omagari Station East Exit into a brewhouse, largely through DIY effort. It aims to make approachable craft beer that highlights the hop aroma, flavor, and bitterness learned in Seattle. Started in 2025, the brewery positions itself as a place where people can casually enjoy beer in everyday life. Its rescue Akita dog mascot, Mugi, is also part of its identity.
Seseragi Summer Ale reads as a seasonal beer focused less on spectacle and more on drinkability. As a summer option from a young brewery in Akita, it adds another clear example of how local craft brewers are shaping warm-weather drinking in practical, approachable ways.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's pick is Seseragi Summer Ale. Akita Brewing Company brought back the summer seasonal that was a hit last year.
MugiWait, a summer beer comeback!? The name already sounds refreshing, and bringing it back for this brutal heat is a power move!
Hop BroIt's a summer ale style, built around citrus aroma and an easy, breezy finish. That image of a riverside breeze in one sip really lands.
MugiOooh! But easy, breezy finish means it goes down smoothly, right? Or is this one of those dangerous beers where my 12 ounces disappear before I notice?
Hop BroMostly the second one, in a good way. And at from 700 yen for 12 ounces, it feels very 'yeah, let's start with one' on a hot day.
MugiNice. But what was that citrusy aroma hop thing you said? Why did this suddenly turn into beer class!?
Hop BroAroma hops are basically the hops for fragrance. Instead of hitting you with bitterness, they float orange- and lemon-like notes up through the aroma.
MugiGot it, so they're the scent stage directors! That means this isn't about flashy bitterness, it's more of a smooth summer-breeze beer.
Hop BroExactly. And Akita Brewing Company is a new brewery in Daisen. It's three minutes from Omagari Station East Exit, and they launched in 2025 after DIY-renovating a former lumber shop.
MugiWait, a converted lumber shop!? And they even have an Akita dog mascot named Mugi? That's way too much information and somehow all of it is adorable.
Hop BroThey also draw on what they learned in Seattle about hop character, aiming for everyday drinkable beer. That's exactly the kind of seasonal I order on reflex.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. After hearing like a riverside breeze, my throat has already left for Akita. I want an ice-cold Seseragi Summer Ale right now!
