Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen Taps a Wet Hop Session IPA Today
Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka, Iwate, tapped a seasonal session IPA brewed with wet hops today. It is described as layering a fresh, green aroma characteristic of wet hops with Cascade-derived citrus notes.
Hop BroToday, at Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka, a wet hop session IPA has just been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Wet hops sound wild, like they were thrown straight in from the field!
Hop BroThat is pretty close, actually. Because they use hops right after harvest, the green, fresh aroma comes through strongly.
MugiI see! But a session IPA means lighter alcohol, right? Even though it is an IPA, is it easy to drink?
Hop BroExactly, and that is the interesting part. The bitterness is gentle too, so you can enjoy the aroma and keep drinking smoothly.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And it even has Cascade-derived citrus notes, so my nose is going to be busy!
Hop BroCascade is one of the classic citrusy hops. When you combine that with the green character of wet hops, you get a double hit of refreshment.
MugiAnd there are eight taps here too, right? I might still be choosing when my first glass disappears!
Hop BroThe place is a brewery restaurant with 45 seats in Morioka's Saien district. I like that it is set up so you can enjoy beer and food together.
MugiThen I want to enjoy this session IPA with food and take my time! Though honestly, the first sip will probably be gone in seconds!
Hop BroI know. That moment is why we can never quit beer. Today, let's toast with today's tapped beer.
MugiYeah, Saien Craft Beer already sounds delicious just from the name, and now I want to go drink it right away!
Today's Tap
In an Instagram post from Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen, a seasonal session IPA brewed with wet hops made its debut. According to the post, the beer is finished with the fresh, green aroma that only freshly harvested wet hops can provide, layered with Cascade-derived citrus notes. It is described as having a light alcohol content and gentle bitterness, making it an easy beer to keep drinking.
The Background of Saien Microbrewery
The shop is a brewery restaurant in Saien, Morioka. On its official website, it is positioned as a place produced by Baeren Brewery, but one that creates challenging beers unconstrained by Baeren's usual framework. It is the first microbrewery in central Morioka, and the name "with Kitchen" reflects the intention to make it a place where guests can casually enjoy a meal as well.
A Beer Meant to Be Enjoyed at the Shop
According to the official menu, the beer lineup consists of eight taps in total. In addition to Baeren's regular offerings, the shop also serves Saien craft beer brewed on its own equipment. The seasonal session IPA is a style well suited to lingering over, enjoying the aroma as it rises while pairing it with food. With 45 seats, the restaurant is operated as a place where guests can enjoy both food and beer together in the Saien area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, at Saien Microbrewery with Kitchen in Morioka, a wet hop session IPA has just been tapped.
MugiWhoa! Wet hops sound wild, like they were thrown straight in from the field!
Hop BroThat is pretty close, actually. Because they use hops right after harvest, the green, fresh aroma comes through strongly.
MugiI see! But a session IPA means lighter alcohol, right? Even though it is an IPA, is it easy to drink?
Hop BroExactly, and that is the interesting part. The bitterness is gentle too, so you can enjoy the aroma and keep drinking smoothly.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And it even has Cascade-derived citrus notes, so my nose is going to be busy!
Hop BroCascade is one of the classic citrusy hops. When you combine that with the green character of wet hops, you get a double hit of refreshment.
MugiAnd there are eight taps here too, right? I might still be choosing when my first glass disappears!
Hop BroThe place is a brewery restaurant with 45 seats in Morioka's Saien district. I like that it is set up so you can enjoy beer and food together.
MugiThen I want to enjoy this session IPA with food and take my time! Though honestly, the first sip will probably be gone in seconds!
Hop BroI know. That moment is why we can never quit beer. Today, let's toast with today's tapped beer.
MugiYeah, Saien Craft Beer already sounds delicious just from the name, and now I want to go drink it right away!
