Oirase Beer is a local craft beer brewed with carefully selected malt and hops using clear underground water from the Hakkoda Mountains, the same pristine water that forms the source of the Oirase River.
The beer has been produced since 1997 at the Oirase Brewery, located within Michi-no-Eki Oirase (Oirase Roman Park), a spacious roadside station near the entrance to the famous Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture.
The brewers use techniques learned from the traditional brewing culture of the Czech Republic. Great attention is given to every aspect of the beer, including its aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and refreshing finish.
The result is a range of beers with rich character and a clean, refreshing quality. The pure local water plays an important role in bringing out the natural flavors of the malt and hops.
Pilsner is a brilliant golden beer that highlights the natural flavor of malt and the fresh aroma of hops. Its clean taste and refreshing finish make it an easy-drinking style and an excellent choice for those who enjoy a crisp beer.
Dark Lager is a dark beer brewed with roasted malt. The roasting process creates a distinctive toasty and aromatic character, giving this beer a deeper flavor than the lighter styles.
Amber Lager has an attractive amber color, a rich malty aroma, and a full-bodied flavor. It offers a satisfying balance between malt sweetness and the characteristic bitterness of hops.
Weizen is a light-colored wheat beer with a fruity flavor and smooth, easy-drinking mouthfeel. Its lighter character makes it a refreshing alternative to the darker and more malt-forward varieties.
With four different styles available, Oirase Beer offers plenty of opportunities to explore how different brewing techniques and ingredients create different flavors. Beer enthusiasts may particularly enjoy tasting the four varieties side by side and discovering their differences in aroma, color, body, and finish.
For travelers visiting the Oirase Stream, stopping at Oirase Brewery is a chance to enjoy a locally brewed beer while experiencing the natural environment that provides its pure brewing water.