AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK set for June 27 near Aomori City Hall, with Keika Brewing joining
On Saturday, June 27, AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK @ Aomori Port Kurashi no Marche will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. around Aomori City Hall and Yanagimachi-dori. Keika Brewing, a brewpub in Asamushi, Aomori City, is among the participating makers.
Hop BroAomori has a good one coming: AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK runs from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on June 27 around Aomori City Hall and Yanagimachi Street.
MugiWait, around city hall? That sounds like the most dangerous possible route home for my self-control!
Hop BroAnd it is not just beer. Local craft breweries and hard cider makers show up together, so the tasting range is unusually wide.
MugiOoh! Then what is Hotarubi Brewing like?
Hop BroHotarubi Brewing is a brewpub in Asamushi Hotarudani, and being in a hot-spring district, it focuses on beer for local food.
MugiHold on, what is a brewpub? That sudden beer jargon nearly took me out!
Hop BroSimple version: it is a place that brews on-site and serves it on-site. This event brings that personality downtown, which gives it a fun traveling brewery vibe.
MugiOkay, I get it now. So what are the three core beers?
Hop BroThere is Hotarubi, a flagship pale ale; Zanko, a golden ale with a white-wine-like aroma and light body; and Chinowa, a West Coast IPA with citrus aroma and sharp bitterness. That is a pretty clear flavor spread.
MugiMy tongue started rehearsing from that sentence alone. So what does West Coast IPA actually mean here?
Hop BroThink bright citrus aroma, crisp finish, and firm bitterness. With Be Easy Brewing, OIRASE BEER, and the cider makers also there, I already want to finish on Chinowa.
MugiThen it is settled. We start with Hotarubi, loop through the Aomori makers, and end up saying I need a glass now.
Event Overview
On Saturday, June 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK @ Aomori Port Kurashi no Marche will take place around Aomori City Hall and Yanagimachi-dori. The event brings together craft beer and hard cider from across Aomori Prefecture, making it a convenient place to sample a wide range of local drinks alongside food.
Keika Brewing
Keika Brewing is a brewpub in Asamushi, Aomori City. The brewery focuses on beers that pair well with local food, and its official lineup includes Keika, Zankou, and Senrin. That gives the brewery a clear range of styles, from approachable to more hop-forward.
Beers to Know
Keika, the flagship pale ale, is described as having grapefruit, lime, and melon aromas. Zankou is a lighter golden ale with white-wine-like aromatics and a clean profile, while Senrin is a West Coast IPA built around citrus aroma and firm bitterness. For beer fans, that mix makes Keika one of the more distinctive stops at the event.
What Else Is There
Other participating names include Be Easy Brewing, OIRASE BEER, KANEKU BREWERY, LAUNCH UP HARDCIDER, CRAZY CIDER, and A-FACTORY Cider Workshop. Because beer and cider are both represented, the event offers a broad look at what Aomori's drink makers are doing right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAomori has a good one coming: AOMORI CRAFTBEER PARK runs from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on June 27 around Aomori City Hall and Yanagimachi Street.
MugiWait, around city hall? That sounds like the most dangerous possible route home for my self-control!
Hop BroAnd it is not just beer. Local craft breweries and hard cider makers show up together, so the tasting range is unusually wide.
MugiOoh! Then what is Hotarubi Brewing like?
Hop BroHotarubi Brewing is a brewpub in Asamushi Hotarudani, and being in a hot-spring district, it focuses on beer for local food.
MugiHold on, what is a brewpub? That sudden beer jargon nearly took me out!
Hop BroSimple version: it is a place that brews on-site and serves it on-site. This event brings that personality downtown, which gives it a fun traveling brewery vibe.
MugiOkay, I get it now. So what are the three core beers?
Hop BroThere is Hotarubi, a flagship pale ale; Zanko, a golden ale with a white-wine-like aroma and light body; and Chinowa, a West Coast IPA with citrus aroma and sharp bitterness. That is a pretty clear flavor spread.
MugiMy tongue started rehearsing from that sentence alone. So what does West Coast IPA actually mean here?
Hop BroThink bright citrus aroma, crisp finish, and firm bitterness. With Be Easy Brewing, OIRASE BEER, and the cider makers also there, I already want to finish on Chinowa.
MugiThen it is settled. We start with Hotarubi, loop through the Aomori makers, and end up saying I need a glass now.
