Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery to Open at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan on April 12, Selling Limited "Sakura SAKELager"
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery, based in Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture, will open at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan on April 12. Beer will be sold at the liquor corner deep inside the building, and a limited quantity of "Sakura SAKELager" will also be available.
Hop BroToday it's about Fukushima's Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery setting up a booth at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan. It's a one-day-only appearance on April 12, with a beer that fits Aizu's spring perfectly.
MugiWait, beer at Aizu's castle!? And in the liquor corner deep inside the building, too? It sounds like a little adventure!
Hop BroExactly. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so it's easy for both locals and tourists to stop by. And the big draw is the limited-edition Sakura SAKELager.
MugiWhat does that even mean! Is the "sake" part Japanese sake!? Or is it a lager!? The name Sakura SAKELager is packed with information!
Hop BroLet's take it one step at a time. Lager is a clean, refreshing style of beer brewed slowly at low temperatures, so it tends to have a crisp finish. The name adds a Japanese touch and ties into cherry-blossom-viewing season.
MugiOhhh! That sounds like it would go great with the atmosphere of the castle! And the booth being in a Japanese style means it's definitely the kind of place you want to take pictures!
Hop BroMiyakoji Hop Garden Brewery is a brewery that started in 2020 after renovating Green Park Miyakoji. What's more, it handles everything from hop cultivation to brewing, so the character of the land comes through directly in the flavor.
MugiWait, you grow hops instead of just buying them!? It suddenly feels a lot more like a farm! A taste connected to the land sounds incredibly interesting!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Because the air and soil of Tamura City in Fukushima are behind it, this becomes more than just a limited release; it becomes a glass carrying the story of the region.
MugiDrinking local beer while looking at Aizu's cherry blossoms sounds amazing! A beer with flower-viewing is basically the perfect happiness route!
Hop BroYeah, if I ran into this on site, I'd head straight for it. I don't want to miss either the spring scenery or the limited flavor, so this is the kind of pop-up that makes you want a drink.
MugiIt's decided! Today let's make a detour at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan and go looking for the Sakura SAKELager. Reading this has already made my throat start craving beer!
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery, based in Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture, is opening a booth at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan on Sunday, April 12. In a post, the brewery announced business hours of 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and said sales will take place at the liquor corner deep inside the building. In springtime Aizu, when tourist traffic is increasing, this offers visitors a chance to pick up beer from a local brewery.
The brewery was launched in 2020 after renovating Green Park Miyakoji, and is notable for handling everything from hop cultivation to beer making. Grounded in craftsmanship tied to the land of Tamura City in Fukushima, it has developed craft beers that make the most of hops.
At this pop-up, the limited-edition "Sakura SAKELager" is also on sale. According to the post, the booth has been arranged in a Japanese style to match the atmosphere of the castle grounds, and the building was lively from early morning with visitors coming for cherry-blossom sightseeing. Since this weekend may be the last peak of the cherry blossoms, the brewery is encouraging people passing nearby to stop in.
This pop-up, which can be enjoyed alongside Aizu's spring scenery, is an opportunity to experience the intersection of tourism and craft beer firsthand. Including the limited label, it is worth seeing which pour you can find on site.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday it's about Fukushima's Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery setting up a booth at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan. It's a one-day-only appearance on April 12, with a beer that fits Aizu's spring perfectly.
MugiWait, beer at Aizu's castle!? And in the liquor corner deep inside the building, too? It sounds like a little adventure!
Hop BroExactly. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so it's easy for both locals and tourists to stop by. And the big draw is the limited-edition Sakura SAKELager.
MugiWhat does that even mean! Is the "sake" part Japanese sake!? Or is it a lager!? The name Sakura SAKELager is packed with information!
Hop BroLet's take it one step at a time. Lager is a clean, refreshing style of beer brewed slowly at low temperatures, so it tends to have a crisp finish. The name adds a Japanese touch and ties into cherry-blossom-viewing season.
MugiOhhh! That sounds like it would go great with the atmosphere of the castle! And the booth being in a Japanese style means it's definitely the kind of place you want to take pictures!
Hop BroMiyakoji Hop Garden Brewery is a brewery that started in 2020 after renovating Green Park Miyakoji. What's more, it handles everything from hop cultivation to brewing, so the character of the land comes through directly in the flavor.
MugiWait, you grow hops instead of just buying them!? It suddenly feels a lot more like a farm! A taste connected to the land sounds incredibly interesting!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. Because the air and soil of Tamura City in Fukushima are behind it, this becomes more than just a limited release; it becomes a glass carrying the story of the region.
MugiDrinking local beer while looking at Aizu's cherry blossoms sounds amazing! A beer with flower-viewing is basically the perfect happiness route!
Hop BroYeah, if I ran into this on site, I'd head straight for it. I don't want to miss either the spring scenery or the limited flavor, so this is the kind of pop-up that makes you want a drink.
MugiIt's decided! Today let's make a detour at Tsuruga Castle Kaikan and go looking for the Sakura SAKELager. Reading this has already made my throat start craving beer!
