Saien Micro Brewery highlights Hachimantai fair menu on its final day
Saien Micro Brewery with Kitchen in Morioka shared a final-day update on its Hachimantai City fair, pairing local dishes such as Sai-sai-dori chicken pie and Tochu-cha pork offal with Citra dry-hopped lager and kabosu radler.
Hop BroSaien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka just posted about the final day of the Hachimantai Fair. The food-and-beer pairing lineup sounds dangerously good.
MugiWhat, the last-minute chance is right now? What are they pairing?
Hop BroIt’s a brewery pub produced by Baeren Brewery, and it’s positioned as a place for more adventurous beers. The food clearly matters too.
MugiOooh, so it’s not just beer, it’s serious kitchen work too. I suddenly want to see the Kitchen side in action!
Hop BroThe headliners are Saien chicken in pie pastry and a dish of Eucommia tea pork with pork tripe in gochujang mayo. Local ingredients, but still easygoing and pub-friendly.
MugiWhat is that! Gochujang mayo already sounds like it was invented to summon beer!
Hop BroAnd the pairing anchor is Citra Dry Hop Drager. It throws off citrusy aroma and lifts the food without bulldozing it.
MugiHold on, what even is dry hopping? I’m picturing hops hanging on a balcony to dry!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It means adding hops after fermentation so you boost aroma more than bitterness. That’s why the Citra character pops so cleanly.
MugiOhh, so it’s like an extra aroma layer. Then is Kabosu Radler the lighter, easier one?
Hop BroExactly. It has a crisp easy-drinking finish, perfect for a hot day, and it plays nicely with food. Local dishes plus a cold house beer is a hard combo to resist.
MugiMy throat reacted just from hearing that. I want a glass right now, and we’re doing Kabosu for me, Citra for you!
Saien Micro Brewery with Kitchen, located in the Saien district of Morioka, is a brewpub produced by Baeren Brewery. The brewery’s official site says the space was renovated from the former Cucina and is intended as a place to make more adventurous beers, beyond Baeren’s standard lineup. The name "with Kitchen" reflects both its food-friendly character and the wish to carry on the Cucina name.
The Instagram post in question highlights the final day of the Hachimantai City fair. Set against a summer-like atmosphere, the brewery suggests enjoying Hachimantai ingredients with cold craft beer. The menu featured dishes that fit the brewpub setting well: approachable, food-driven, and built to work with beer rather than overpower it.
Key items mentioned in the post:
- Sai-sai-dori chicken pie with summer vegetable salad
- Tochu-cha pork gatsu tossed with gochujang mayonnaise
- Citra Dry Hop Lager
- Kabosu Radler
The pairing focus centers on `Citra Dry Hop Lager`, described as a beer whose citrus-like aroma lifts the flavor of the food. `Kabosu Radler` is presented as a crisp, refreshing choice for a hot day. Together, the dishes and beers show how Saien Micro Brewery uses its in-house brewing to connect local ingredients with an easygoing drinking experience.
The fair was described as being in its final day at the time of posting, so the update also worked as a timely reminder for anyone who had been meaning to stop by.
References: Instagram post / Official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSaien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka just posted about the final day of the Hachimantai Fair. The food-and-beer pairing lineup sounds dangerously good.
MugiWhat, the last-minute chance is right now? What are they pairing?
Hop BroIt’s a brewery pub produced by Baeren Brewery, and it’s positioned as a place for more adventurous beers. The food clearly matters too.
MugiOooh, so it’s not just beer, it’s serious kitchen work too. I suddenly want to see the Kitchen side in action!
Hop BroThe headliners are Saien chicken in pie pastry and a dish of Eucommia tea pork with pork tripe in gochujang mayo. Local ingredients, but still easygoing and pub-friendly.
MugiWhat is that! Gochujang mayo already sounds like it was invented to summon beer!
Hop BroAnd the pairing anchor is Citra Dry Hop Drager. It throws off citrusy aroma and lifts the food without bulldozing it.
MugiHold on, what even is dry hopping? I’m picturing hops hanging on a balcony to dry!
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It means adding hops after fermentation so you boost aroma more than bitterness. That’s why the Citra character pops so cleanly.
MugiOhh, so it’s like an extra aroma layer. Then is Kabosu Radler the lighter, easier one?
Hop BroExactly. It has a crisp easy-drinking finish, perfect for a hot day, and it plays nicely with food. Local dishes plus a cold house beer is a hard combo to resist.
MugiMy throat reacted just from hearing that. I want a glass right now, and we’re doing Kabosu for me, Citra for you!
