Highbury in Sakuragicho Announces Final Day of Free Somen with Baeren Collaboration Beer
Highbury -The Cave of Beer- in Sakuragicho posted an update on the final day of Free Somen 2026. The HOME location in Shinjuku Gyoen is hosting the August 8-11 event, with the Baeren collaboration beer LEMENBRAU highlighted in the announcement.
Hop BroThis one is worth watching: Highbury's final-day post is packed with summer chaos. August 11 marks the last day of Free Somen 2026, and they also tapped a collaboration with Baeren.
MugiWait, what! Free somen finale already sounds fun, and now there's a collab beer too? That's way too much excitement for one noodle event!
Hop BroThe headline pour is HIGHBURY x Baeren's LEMENBRAU collab beer. It's listed as a SESSION CLASSIC RAUCH at 5.0% ABV, built to keep things drinkable while leaning into smoky character.
MugiWhat even is SESSION CLASSIC RAUCH? That sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class. And "rauch" makes me feel like I've wandered into a campfire.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a smoked-aroma beer. Rauchbier uses smoked malt, so you get hints of bacon, wood smoke, or a gentle bonfire vibe without the beer becoming too heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it's basically campfire in a glass! Eating somen next to that kind of aroma sounds like summer somehow collided with a barbecue.
Hop BroAnd the post hints at a seriously broad lineup too: Thornbridge, Yebisu, Loewenbraeu, Baeren Classic, Lemon Radler, Ihatov no Umi, Tsunagu Beer, and Keller. That's a range from real ale to rauch to radler.
MugiThat's wild! A beer amusement park with noodles on the side. And CAVE is doing regular service plus Kou's special chilled Chinese noodles on their last day too? That's commitment.
Hop BroIt gets better: President S of Baeren is expected to stop by from the 1 p.m. opening. They also warned supply may be limited after a heavy previous night, so kegs could run out before closing.
MugiThen I'm sold. Summer at a British pub with noodles, smoky collab beer, and a rush-to-the-tap finish? Reading this already made me want a glass immediately.
Highbury -The Cave of Beer-, a beer pub in Sakuragicho, shared an Instagram update about the final day of Free Somen 2026. The post also notes that the HOME location in Shinjuku Gyoen is handling the event, while CAVE in Sakuragicho remains open for regular service and the final day of Kō's special hiyashi chuka.
The featured beer is LEMENBRAU (Lemenbroy), a HIGHBURY x Baeren collaboration beer presented as SESSION CLASSIC RAUCH with 5.0% ABV. The caption also mentions Thornbridge, Yebisu, Löwenbräu, Baeren Classic, Lemon Radler, Ihatovo no Umi, Tsunagu Beer, and Keller, suggesting a lineup that ranges from real ale to rauchbier and radler styles.
The post says Baeren Brewery president Sada is scheduled to visit from opening time on the final day. Because beer consumption was already heavy the night before, the available draft beer will be limited and service may end once the remaining kegs are gone. It looks like a summer session where noodles and beer are both part of the draw.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one is worth watching: Highbury's final-day post is packed with summer chaos. August 11 marks the last day of Free Somen 2026, and they also tapped a collaboration with Baeren.
MugiWait, what! Free somen finale already sounds fun, and now there's a collab beer too? That's way too much excitement for one noodle event!
Hop BroThe headline pour is HIGHBURY x Baeren's LEMENBRAU collab beer. It's listed as a SESSION CLASSIC RAUCH at 5.0% ABV, built to keep things drinkable while leaning into smoky character.
MugiWhat even is SESSION CLASSIC RAUCH? That sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class. And "rauch" makes me feel like I've wandered into a campfire.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a smoked-aroma beer. Rauchbier uses smoked malt, so you get hints of bacon, wood smoke, or a gentle bonfire vibe without the beer becoming too heavy.
MugiOhhh, so it's basically campfire in a glass! Eating somen next to that kind of aroma sounds like summer somehow collided with a barbecue.
Hop BroAnd the post hints at a seriously broad lineup too: Thornbridge, Yebisu, Loewenbraeu, Baeren Classic, Lemon Radler, Ihatov no Umi, Tsunagu Beer, and Keller. That's a range from real ale to rauch to radler.
MugiThat's wild! A beer amusement park with noodles on the side. And CAVE is doing regular service plus Kou's special chilled Chinese noodles on their last day too? That's commitment.
Hop BroIt gets better: President S of Baeren is expected to stop by from the 1 p.m. opening. They also warned supply may be limited after a heavy previous night, so kegs could run out before closing.
MugiThen I'm sold. Summer at a British pub with noodles, smoky collab beer, and a rush-to-the-tap finish? Reading this already made me want a glass immediately.
