GROW BREW HOUSE Sets Up at Sakuratown for Golden Week and Holds Texas BBQ
The brewpub GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi announced its Golden Week plans on Instagram. Sakuratown Beer Fest, Ikebukuro Living Loop, Texas BBQ, and an open brewing session are on the schedule, and the tap list features six core beers.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE is coming in hard with a packed GW event lineup. They've stuffed Golden Week with Sakuratown, Ikebukuro, Texas BBQ, and even public brewing, so your holiday schedule ends up filled with beer.
MugiWhoa, the calendar looks like a drinking party! So the Sakuratown Beer Fest is April 25, 26, and 29, right?
Hop BroYep, it's the April 25 through 29 appearance. And they don't take cash, so if you forget your credit card, digital payment, or transit IC card, you're out of luck.
MugiSeriously! A no-cash fest means you have to set up your wallet before you even think about the beer. So what's at the Ikebukuro Living Loop?
Hop BroOn May 2, it's a pint in Ikebukuro. Food and workshops gather around Green Boulevard, so you can follow GROW BREW HOUSE beer in the middle of the city.
MugiNice! Then the Texas BBQ in Grow on May 3 and 4 sounds like the main event! Meat and beer, it's basically a guaranteed win.
Hop BroExactly. They're bringing in 10 kg of wagyu shoulder belly and serving 10-hour-smoked brisket. Doors open at 3 p.m., BBQ starts around 5 p.m., and if there's any left over, they'll serve it the next day too. The meat commitment is serious.
MugiWhoa, it's a beer place, but they're going all-in on meat too! I could spend the whole day waiting for the brisket. And the open brew session, can you watch it?
Hop BroOn May 5, 6, and 7, it's public brewing and curry. No reservation needed, help is welcome, and it opens at noon, so you can nibble on GROW curry while watching the brew and wait for the fresh pour.
MugiThat's amazing! The six-beer tap tasting sounds tempting too, and Mix, Amanatsu Wheat Lager, Heiji, Onaji Hanashi, Lieth Waik IPA, and BIG BRIDGE IPA mean the holiday isn't long enough.
Hop BroThat's where GROW BREW HOUSE does it well: it lines up everything from fruity flavors to high-ABV. Milk Shake IPA, Fruits Wheat Lager, Hazy IPA, Barley Wine, Session IPA, American IPA - choosing by mood is the kind of thing that can become a rabbit hole.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to drink starting today! Outdoor drinks at the events, BBQ at the shop, a pint while watching the brew - that's a sure-win Golden Week plan.
The brewpub "GROW BREW HOUSE" in Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, has shared its operating schedule for the Golden Week period on Instagram. In addition to beer served inside the shop, the lineup includes appearances at outside events, a BBQ project, and even an open brew day, making for a holiday schedule that craft beer fans will want to plan around.
The first thing that stands out in this post is the "Sakuratown Beer Fest," taking place on April 25, 26, and 29. The event brings together breweries from within Saitama Prefecture, and the post notes that cash cannot be used, urging attendees to bring a credit card, electronic payment options, or a transit IC card. It's a compelling mix of the pleasure of drinking craft beer outdoors, easy access, and event-savvy operations.
Next, on May 2, they will take part in "Ikebukuro Living Loop." This event gathers food stalls and workshops around Green Boulevard, offering a chance to catch GROW BREW HOUSE beer in central Tokyo.
Then on May 3 and 4, they will hold "Texas BBQ in Grow" at the storefront. They plan to source 10 kg of wagyu shoulder belly and prepare brisket, cooking it for about 10 hours. Doors open at 3 p.m., BBQ service is scheduled for around 5 p.m., and if there is any left over, it will be served the next day too. For anyone who wants meat with craft beer, this is a very obvious holiday headliner.
On May 5, 6, and 7, "Craft Beer Open Brew Day" and "Grow Curry" are also planned. The open brewing session, which starts at noon and requires no reservation while welcoming helpers, is suited to people who want to see not just drinking but also the making process. Watching the brewing while snacking on curry and waiting for a freshly made beer is exactly the kind of experience that only a brewpub attached to a brewery can offer.
The tap list in the post features six beers with distinctly different personalities, very much in the GROW BREW HOUSE style. From fruit-forward beers to strongly hopped IPAs and a high-ABV barley wine, it's a lineup you can choose from to match the holiday mood.
Featured Beers
- Mix 7% / Milk Shake IPA
- Amanatsu Wheat Lager 4% / Fruits Wheat Lager
- Heiji 6% / Hazy IPA
- Onaji Hanashi 9% / Barley Wine
- Lieth Waik IPA 4% / Session IPA
- BIG BRIDGE IPA 7% / American IPA
What makes this announcement stand out is that it goes beyond a pint at the Nishikawaguchi shop and extends across events, BBQ, and brew-day viewing. GROW BREW HOUSE's Golden Week is presented not just as a place to drink beer, but as a way to experience everything around the beer itself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNishikawaguchi's GROW BREW HOUSE is coming in hard with a packed GW event lineup. They've stuffed Golden Week with Sakuratown, Ikebukuro, Texas BBQ, and even public brewing, so your holiday schedule ends up filled with beer.
MugiWhoa, the calendar looks like a drinking party! So the Sakuratown Beer Fest is April 25, 26, and 29, right?
Hop BroYep, it's the April 25 through 29 appearance. And they don't take cash, so if you forget your credit card, digital payment, or transit IC card, you're out of luck.
MugiSeriously! A no-cash fest means you have to set up your wallet before you even think about the beer. So what's at the Ikebukuro Living Loop?
Hop BroOn May 2, it's a pint in Ikebukuro. Food and workshops gather around Green Boulevard, so you can follow GROW BREW HOUSE beer in the middle of the city.
MugiNice! Then the Texas BBQ in Grow on May 3 and 4 sounds like the main event! Meat and beer, it's basically a guaranteed win.
Hop BroExactly. They're bringing in 10 kg of wagyu shoulder belly and serving 10-hour-smoked brisket. Doors open at 3 p.m., BBQ starts around 5 p.m., and if there's any left over, they'll serve it the next day too. The meat commitment is serious.
MugiWhoa, it's a beer place, but they're going all-in on meat too! I could spend the whole day waiting for the brisket. And the open brew session, can you watch it?
Hop BroOn May 5, 6, and 7, it's public brewing and curry. No reservation needed, help is welcome, and it opens at noon, so you can nibble on GROW curry while watching the brew and wait for the fresh pour.
MugiThat's amazing! The six-beer tap tasting sounds tempting too, and Mix, Amanatsu Wheat Lager, Heiji, Onaji Hanashi, Lieth Waik IPA, and BIG BRIDGE IPA mean the holiday isn't long enough.
Hop BroThat's where GROW BREW HOUSE does it well: it lines up everything from fruity flavors to high-ABV. Milk Shake IPA, Fruits Wheat Lager, Hazy IPA, Barley Wine, Session IPA, American IPA - choosing by mood is the kind of thing that can become a rabbit hole.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to drink starting today! Outdoor drinks at the events, BBQ at the shop, a pint while watching the brew - that's a sure-win Golden Week plan.
