Super unique with Hiroshima oysters and lemon! 6 craft beer shops in Hiroshima

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• ①HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING | Naka Ward, Hiroshima City
• ②SESSION'S BREWERY｜Naka Ward, Hiroshima City
• ③Hiroshima Kita Beer (Hiroshima Kita Beer) | Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City
• ④Akinokuni Sake Brewery (Akinokuni Sake Brewery) | Akinota Town, Yamagata District
• ⑤Onomichi Brewery (Onomichi Brewery) | Onomichi City
• ⑥IB BREWING | Kure City

①HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING | Naka Ward, Hiroshima City

Enjoy a freshly made cup in the middle of the city! Popular with tourists

A brewery located on the west side of Hondori shopping street, close to Peace Memorial Park. As a brewery located in the middle of the city, it is popular among tourists. Based on the concept of "beer is a drink that makes you smile," we always have around 8 to 10 different brands available. The head brewer is Carl Warsop, a North Carolina native who gained experience at Nagisa Beer in Wakayama Prefecture. Carefully selected products from around the world, such as "Hiroshima Hinode Lager", which is inspired by the sunrise over the Seto Inland Sea and has a spicy and fragrant finish made with three types of malt and German hops, and "Lady Ginger Pale Ale", which is accented with tertiary-produced "Onna no Ginger". By making full use of ingredients and ingredients from Hiroshima Prefecture, we strive to create a flavor that you'll want to drink again and again. In addition to selling bottles, the store also sells by weight in take-out cups and special growlers. At the attached brewpub and izakaya, Craftbeer and Sumibi Harare, you can enjoy freshly brewed drinks from the tap and dishes that go well with beer.

Recommended: Hiroshima Hinode Lager (purple carrot version)

Craft beer style: Lager Alcohol content: 4.5% IBU (International Bitter Unit): 25 Price: 660 yen

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②SESSION'S BREWERY｜Naka Ward, Hiroshima City

The pioneer of Hiroshima local beer! A time-consuming flavor that goes well with a variety of dishes

``SESSION'S BREWERY'' was born in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, with a restaurant that serves rare domestic and foreign beers as its base, ``we wanted to make delicious beer with our own hands.'' The amount of brewing at one time is only 100 to 150 liters, which means we put a lot of time and effort into preparing a passionate cup. There are three standard types: ``Bruno Lager'', which has a gorgeous aroma of American hops, and ``Bruno Smash'', which has a pleasant bitterness of single malt, and are popular as they go well with any Japanese or Western cuisine. In addition, ``Oyster City Stout,'' which has a mellow taste due to the minerals extracted from oyster shells, and ``Hiroshima Lemon Ale,'' which has a refreshing lemon from Hiroshima Prefecture grown in the sunlight of the Seto Inland Sea, have also been well-received as local flavors. I am. It is recommended not only to drink it alone, but also to enjoy pairing it with various dishes. You can enjoy freshly brewed beer at the beer hall attached to the brewery.

Recommended: Oyster City Stout

Craft beer style: Stout Alcohol content: 5.5% Price: 660 yen

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③Hiroshima Kita Beer (Hiroshima Kita Beer) | Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City

Refreshing with cool spring water! Focus on fresh fruit beer

A small brewery located at the foot of a mountain in Kameyama, Asakita Ward. Yuya Hiramoto, who is from the same area and loves beer, has been running the business since 2018. We use the high-quality groundwater that springs up on our premises as brewing water, and brew beer using malt and hops imported from around the world. In order to create a taste unique to Hiroshima, we use lemons and hassaku grown in Osaki Shimojimo, and oysters from Ninoshima as sub-ingredients. They also brew seasonal products using fruits such as Chardonnay and pears produced in various parts of the prefecture. The amount that can be prepared at a time is approximately 150 to 300 liters, and freshly made products are shipped immediately. We also participate in events such as the Rumor Festival, which is held three times a year inside JR Kabe Station, and deliver the cheerful fun that only beer can bring. There are various types such as the refreshing ``Pale Ale'' with American hops, the mellow and fruity ``Weizen'', the rich ``Oyster Dark Ale'', and the refreshing citrus IPA. There is also a directly managed beer bar located right next to JR Kabe Station.

Recommended: Pale Ale

Craft beer style: Pale Ale Alcohol content: 5% Price: 660 yen

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④Akinokuni Sake Brewery (Akinokuni Sake Brewery) | Akinota Town, Yamagata District

Condensing the “character” of Akiota Town with special products and tourist attractions

Aki-Ota Town is rich in nature, showing off its seasonal features, such as Yoichino's weeping cherry blossoms, hydrangea road, and the beautiful autumn leaves of Kissuien and Sandan Gorge. ``Akinokuni Sake Brewery'' was founded with the desire to revitalize the region and create connections with people through beer by utilizing the special products grown in this area. The feature is that it uses a lot of local materials and brings out the uniqueness of Akiota Town. We use the names of local tourist attractions in our product names, and use labels that express each spot in a retro style. Beer styles vary from sweet Belgian-style to bitter American and Mexican types. ``Ororakan'' is well-balanced with local rice, ``Sandankyo'' is fruity with Jerusalem artichoke, ``Nukui Dam'' has a citrus scent with the flavor of purple sweet potatoes, and the richness of malt and pumpkin is sweet with hops. There are a variety of delicious flavors created in collaboration with farmers, including the fragrant ``Ini Rice Terrace,'' black garlic, and two types of bitter-style ``Kissuien,'' which contains garlic. It is sold at the brewery/direct sales office and online shop.

Recommended: Horror Arhat

Craft beer style: White ale Alcohol content: 4.5% Price: 550 yen

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⑤Onomichi Brewery (Onomichi Brewery) | Onomichi City

The delicious flavors of Setouchi bring out originality! Award-winning beer

Masato Sasaki and Mari, a married couple who moved from Chiba Prefecture, renovated an old storehouse that was over 120 years old and opened it. We brew beer using Onomichi ingredients with the theme of ``beer that is easy to drink and makes you want to refill.'' The standard ones are the ``Onomichi Ale'' with lemon from Onomichi, and the malt-like ``Shimanami Golden Ale'' with mandarin oranges from Onomichi. The lemon flavor of Onomichi Ale changes three times a year: green, yellow, and ripe, so it is recommended to try drinking at different times and compare. In addition, there are many unique brands that vary depending on the season. ``Cucumber Saison'' is inspired by the beer that farmers drink between farm tasks, and has a refreshing taste with pickled cucumbers. Received the Gold Award at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2022. Furthermore, “Iwakojima Tomato Weizen” and “Mashiro Coffee Porter” won awards at the “International Beer Cup 2021.” For those who want to taste freshly made food, be sure to check out the attached taproom (a bar attached to the brewery).

Recommended: Cucumber Saison

Craft beer style: Saison beer Alcohol content: 4.0% Price: [In-store] Half size 600 yen Pint size 1000 yen [Bottled beer] 650 yen

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⑥IB BREWING | Kure City

*Currently only available online

A brewery in a marginal village, reaching the world with craft beer

This is a small beer factory that produces and sells craft beer in a marginal village in Kure City. Since our founding, we have produced a wide variety of beers with the goal of producing beer that is highly regarded around the world. Their three representative beers are "Sunflower Wheat Ale," "Honey Hoppy IPA," and "Rose Hop Ale." IB BREWING's first product, Sunflower Wheat Ale, uses sunflower seeds and is made with a wheat base that is soft to the touch and can be enjoyed before a meal. It has a refreshing yet slightly fragrant scent. The brewery is attracting attention for its upcoming lineup, including beers made with organically grown hops from Koya Town, a specialty product, and projects collaborating with beers from 196 countries around the world.

Recommended: Sunflower Wheat Ale

Craft beer style: Wheat ale Alcohol content: 5% Price: 720 yen

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