Saien Microbrewery Introduces Its Citra Dry-Hopped Lager
Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka, Iwate, introduced a new beer called Citra Dry-Hopped Lager on its official Instagram. The beer is presented as a crisp lager with bright citrus aroma from Citra hops and a subtle tropical-fruit note.
Hop BroThere’s an interesting new release out of Morioka. Saien Microbrewery with kitchen just introduced Citra Dry Hop Drager, and the fun part is that it puts hop aroma front and center even though it’s a lager.
MugiWait, what is Drager? It sounds like a dragon lager, and now I’m scared the glass might breathe fire!
Hop BroFair question. It’s basically a dry-hopped lager, so you get that clean lager drinkability with a big extra push of hop aroma.
MugiHold on, dry hopping suddenly sounds like science class. Do they just dry the hops and sprinkle them in like seasoning?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s an aroma-building step where hops are added later in fermentation to boost fragrance without cranking the bitterness too hard.
MugiOhhh, so it’s flavorful without being too bitter? That’s perfect for people like me who love IPA-like aroma but don’t want their face to fold in half.
Hop BroExactly. The Citra hops bring grapefruit and lemon notes, plus a light tropical fruit vibe, while the finish still stays crisp and lager-like.
MugiThat sounds like the best of both worlds! Bright and tropical, but also cold-and-crisp enough to make my brain start cheering early.
Hop BroAnd Saien Microbrewery with kitchen is an urban pub brewery in Saien, Morioka, created by renovating the old Cucina space. It makes total sense that this beer sounds built for food too.
MugiOh wow, and if Baeren Brewery is producing it, this really feels like a more adventurous lager. I like that it isn’t boxed in by the usual core lineup.
Hop BroRight, that’s the appeal. They’re not stuck chasing the standard Baeren classics, and this feels like a beer for pairing with food, whether that’s fried chicken or seafood.
MugiThat settles it. I want a pint in Morioka right now. My mouth already tastes imaginary lemon and grapefruit, and I’m not waiting politely for reality to catch up!
Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka, Iwate, introduced a new beer called Citra Dry-Hopped Lager on its official Instagram. The post says the beer is built around the popular Citra hop, with bright grapefruit- and lemon-like citrus aromatics plus a subtle tropical-fruit note. It is presented as a lager that keeps a crisp, clean drinking profile while still giving hop aroma center stage.
The brewery itself was created when the former Cucina in the Saien district was renovated into a pub brewery. Produced by Baeren Brewery, the concept is not to simply repeat Baeren's familiar lineup, but to make more experimental and ambitious beers. That background matters here: the new release fits a brewery that treats beer as part of a broader food-and-drink experience in central Morioka.
According to the post, the beer is a fit not only for drinkers who like IPA-like hop character, but also for people who feel strongly bitter beers are not for them. In other words, it aims to bridge aromatic hop expression and lager drinkability without leaning too far in either direction.
Reference: Instagram post / Official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s an interesting new release out of Morioka. Saien Microbrewery with kitchen just introduced Citra Dry Hop Drager, and the fun part is that it puts hop aroma front and center even though it’s a lager.
MugiWait, what is Drager? It sounds like a dragon lager, and now I’m scared the glass might breathe fire!
Hop BroFair question. It’s basically a dry-hopped lager, so you get that clean lager drinkability with a big extra push of hop aroma.
MugiHold on, dry hopping suddenly sounds like science class. Do they just dry the hops and sprinkle them in like seasoning?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It’s an aroma-building step where hops are added later in fermentation to boost fragrance without cranking the bitterness too hard.
MugiOhhh, so it’s flavorful without being too bitter? That’s perfect for people like me who love IPA-like aroma but don’t want their face to fold in half.
Hop BroExactly. The Citra hops bring grapefruit and lemon notes, plus a light tropical fruit vibe, while the finish still stays crisp and lager-like.
MugiThat sounds like the best of both worlds! Bright and tropical, but also cold-and-crisp enough to make my brain start cheering early.
Hop BroAnd Saien Microbrewery with kitchen is an urban pub brewery in Saien, Morioka, created by renovating the old Cucina space. It makes total sense that this beer sounds built for food too.
MugiOh wow, and if Baeren Brewery is producing it, this really feels like a more adventurous lager. I like that it isn’t boxed in by the usual core lineup.
Hop BroRight, that’s the appeal. They’re not stuck chasing the standard Baeren classics, and this feels like a beer for pairing with food, whether that’s fried chicken or seafood.
MugiThat settles it. I want a pint in Morioka right now. My mouth already tastes imaginary lemon and grapefruit, and I’m not waiting politely for reality to catch up!
