Sakura Brewery to Join Iwate Craft Beer Fest in Morioka 2026
Sakura Brewery of Kitakami, Iwate, will take part in Iwate Craft Beer Fest in Morioka 2026 on October 3 and 4. Sixteen breweries from across the prefecture will gather at the event, offering core and limited beers alongside local food and a brewery-wide tasting set.
Hop BroSakura Brewery from Kitakami will join the Iwate Craft Beer Fest in Morioka on October 3 and 4!
MugiWhat? Sixteen Iwate breweries in one place? I might get lost choosing what to drink!
Hop BroThere will be regular beers, special brews, and limited releases. They are even planning an all-brewery tasting set.
MugiNo way! If I taste them all, my tongue could become an Iwate beer scholar!
Hop BroAt Sakura Brewery, I especially want to try Sakura Ale, made with yeast collected and cultivated from cherry blossoms at Tenshochi.
MugiCollected and cultivated yeast? Wait, is that like catching beer fairies from trees?
Hop BroClose enough for romance! Yeast is a microbe that ferments sugar into alcohol and aromas, and it can give beer a sense of local character.
MugiWow! The respect for Kitakami’s cherry blossoms reaches both the name and flavor—like a regional guide in a glass!
Hop BroAnother pick is Hayama Lager with natural water, brewed with water from a skunk-cabbage habitat. There are also more than ten British-style limited beers by a British brewer.
MugiIt is free to enter at Morioka History and Culture Museum, with Iwate food too! Let’s take public transit and head out for a toast!
Sakura Brewery, based in Kitakami, Iwate, will participate in Iwate Craft Beer Fest in Morioka 2026, taking place on October 3 and 4, 2026, at the plaza in front of Morioka History and Culture Museum.
Sixteen breweries from across Iwate are scheduled to attend. Each brewery will serve a varied lineup ranging from familiar core beers to special and limited releases. A tasting set covering all participating breweries is also planned, giving visitors a chance to explore the prefecture’s craft beer scene in one location. Admission is free, while beer is purchased directly at each brewery’s booth. A food area featuring ingredients from around Iwate will also be available.
The festival runs from 11:00 to 17:00 on October 3 and from 10:00 to 16:00 on October 4. The venue is located at 1-50 Uchimaru, Morioka. It is approximately a 25-minute walk from Morioka Station, with bus access also available. There is no parking at the venue.
A brewery rooted in Kitakami
Sakura Brewery began production in Kitakami in March 2015 and opened its direct-operated ale house, Robin Hood, the following month. The brewery’s name refers to the cherry blossoms of Kitakami’s Tenshochi Park, one of the region’s celebrated cherry-blossom destinations. The name also reflects the brewer’s family connection to the person who helped establish the park’s cherry trees.
Its lineup includes Sakura Ale, brewed with yeast cultivated from cherry blossoms at Tenshochi, and Hayama Lager, made with water sourced from a marsh-marigold habitat in the Iwasawa area of Kitakami. Alongside beers inspired by local nature and culture, the brewery also produces limited beers in British styles under its British brewer, with more than ten beers reportedly available on an ongoing basis.
For beer enthusiasts, the festival offers an opportunity to compare the character of Sakura Brewery with breweries from across Iwate while enjoying local food in central Morioka.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSakura Brewery from Kitakami will join the Iwate Craft Beer Fest in Morioka on October 3 and 4!
MugiWhat? Sixteen Iwate breweries in one place? I might get lost choosing what to drink!
Hop BroThere will be regular beers, special brews, and limited releases. They are even planning an all-brewery tasting set.
MugiNo way! If I taste them all, my tongue could become an Iwate beer scholar!
Hop BroAt Sakura Brewery, I especially want to try Sakura Ale, made with yeast collected and cultivated from cherry blossoms at Tenshochi.
MugiCollected and cultivated yeast? Wait, is that like catching beer fairies from trees?
Hop BroClose enough for romance! Yeast is a microbe that ferments sugar into alcohol and aromas, and it can give beer a sense of local character.
MugiWow! The respect for Kitakami’s cherry blossoms reaches both the name and flavor—like a regional guide in a glass!
Hop BroAnother pick is Hayama Lager with natural water, brewed with water from a skunk-cabbage habitat. There are also more than ten British-style limited beers by a British brewer.
MugiIt is free to enter at Morioka History and Culture Museum, with Iwate food too! Let’s take public transit and head out for a toast!
