Baeren Brewery releases "Ihatov no Umi" with Iwate hops and sea salt
Baeren Brewery in Morioka announced the July 8 release of "Ihatov no Umi," a salty lager made with hops harvested from a field beside its brewery and sea salt from Noda Village in Sanriku. The beer is described as crisp, lightly mineral, and citrusy.
Hop BroI've got Baeren's new release on my mind today. Ihatov no Umi came out on July 8, a salty lager brewed with Iwate-grown hops and sea salt from Noda in Sanriku.
MugiWait, a salt lager? Is this beer, or a sports drink wearing a fake mustache!?
Hop BroThe trick is balance. The clean lager profile gets a gentle mineral edge from the salt, and the hops give it a citrusy lift.
MugiMineral character sounds elegant, but am I supposed to imagine licking a rock here?
Hop BroNo rock licking. Think a breezy seaside finish that tightens everything up without making the beer taste straight-up salty.
MugiOhh, so it's all-Iwate ingredients with actual local scenery in the glass. That is weirdly romantic and I respect it.
Hop BroExactly. Baeren is a brewery in Morioka, and it's known for classic European-style beer made with a century-old kettle. Very serious in the best way.
MugiWhy did that make it cooler? Old-school but fresh is the kind of phrase that empties my wallet.
Hop BroAnd this one really leans into place. Brewery-side hops, Noda sea salt, and Ihatov no Umi as the name. I want one opened immediately.
MugiSame, I am fully sold. Pour me that crisp salty lager ice-cold, and let's pretend the bar is a beach.
A salty lager rooted in Iwate
Baeren Brewery released "Ihatov no Umi" on July 8. The beer uses hops harvested from a field next to the brewery and sea salt boiled down by artisans in Noda Village on the Sanriku coast. According to the brewery, the lager finishes with a clean mouthfeel, subtle mineral notes, and a citrus aroma from the hops.
Based in Morioka, Iwate, Baeren is known as a classic European-style brewery that brews with a kettle more than 100 years old. Its lineup ranges from core beers to seasonal and limited releases, and the company often highlights local ingredients and regional character in its products.
This new release follows that approach closely. By combining Iwate-grown hops with sea salt from the Sanriku area, Baeren has turned a local landscape into a beer style that is both familiar and distinctive. The product is listed on the brewery's official site, along with links to its web shop and Rakuten store.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got Baeren's new release on my mind today. Ihatov no Umi came out on July 8, a salty lager brewed with Iwate-grown hops and sea salt from Noda in Sanriku.
MugiWait, a salt lager? Is this beer, or a sports drink wearing a fake mustache!?
Hop BroThe trick is balance. The clean lager profile gets a gentle mineral edge from the salt, and the hops give it a citrusy lift.
MugiMineral character sounds elegant, but am I supposed to imagine licking a rock here?
Hop BroNo rock licking. Think a breezy seaside finish that tightens everything up without making the beer taste straight-up salty.
MugiOhh, so it's all-Iwate ingredients with actual local scenery in the glass. That is weirdly romantic and I respect it.
Hop BroExactly. Baeren is a brewery in Morioka, and it's known for classic European-style beer made with a century-old kettle. Very serious in the best way.
MugiWhy did that make it cooler? Old-school but fresh is the kind of phrase that empties my wallet.
Hop BroAnd this one really leans into place. Brewery-side hops, Noda sea salt, and Ihatov no Umi as the name. I want one opened immediately.
MugiSame, I am fully sold. Pour me that crisp salty lager ice-cold, and let's pretend the bar is a beach.
