OIRASE BEER spotlights KANEKU BREWERY for Oktoberfest 2026
OIRASE BEER introduced Hachinohe-based KANEKU BREWERY in an Instagram post tied to OIRASE BEER Oktoberfest 2026, scheduled for September 19-20 at Oirase Roman Park. The post also highlighted Citrus paradisi IPA as a recommended beer.
Hop BroI want to start with Oktoberfest 2026. On September 19 and 20 at Oirase Roman Park, Oirase Brewery is introducing KANEKU BREWERY as one of the guest breweries.
MugiWait, a guest brewery preview before the festival? That means we can do homework with beer, and I fully support that.
Hop BroKANEKU BREWERY brews in the hills of Nango, Hachinohe, and their whole idea is making craft beer feel casual and fun. That relaxed approach really stands out.
MugiOoh, and the featured beer is Citrus paradisi IPA? That name already sounds like a grapefruit just did a cannonball into my glass.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. The IPA style is all about hop aroma and bitterness, but this one uses bright citrus character as the entry point, so it feels welcoming instead of intimidating.
MugiHold on, citrus as an entry point? Does this beer have a front door? Am I supposed to take my shoes off first?
Hop BroYour metaphors have too much energy. What I mean is the first sip gives you lively citrus aroma, then the bitterness follows, so even newer craft beer drinkers can get into it.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. So what is Oirase Brewery like? The host brewery better have some serious game too.
Hop BroOirase Brewery has been brewing in Towada since 1997, and Oirase spring water goes into every beer. They focus on European styles like pilsner, dark lager, amber lager, and weizen.
MugiWait, what is subterranean spring water exactly? It sounds like the water trained underground in a secret beer dojo.
Hop BroThe water is not training, nature is. The water profile comes from rain and mountain water filtering through the ground before emerging, which makes it smooth and clean. That really helps lager styles shine.
MugiWow, so this is not just drinking. You can actually feel the place and the brewers behind it. Add food and music, and that sounds seriously good.
Hop BroExactly. With Oirase Beer heading toward its 30th anniversary in 2027, you can see beer meeting community in this event. I already want to start with Citrus paradisi IPA.
MugiSame here, I am fully ready. Give me freshly poured beer and let me travel from KANEKU BREWERY's easygoing world straight into everything Oirase Brewery is building.
Event context
OIRASE BEER, based in Towada, Aomori, has been brewing since 1997. Its beers are made with Oirase source water from the Hakkoda foothills, and the lineup centers on European styles such as pilsner, dark lager, amber lager, and weizen, alongside products that make use of local Aomori ingredients. The brewery also operates a restaurant where visitors can enjoy fresh beer with regional food.
KANEKU BREWERY in the spotlight
In the Instagram post, KANEKU BREWERY was introduced as one of the participating breweries for Oktoberfest 2026. Brewing in Nango, a mountainous area of Hachinohe, the brewery presents itself as a place for casual craft beer enjoyment. Its approach is straightforward: make beers that lead to discovery and keep the experience approachable.
The recommended beer in the post was Citrus paradisi IPA. At the event, that beer serves as an entry point to KANEKU BREWERY's idea of beer that is easy to enjoy without overthinking it.
What OIRASE BEER is building
OIRASE BEER Oktoberfest 2026 is positioned as a showcase for Towada's beer culture ahead of the brand's 30th anniversary in 2027. By bringing together local breweries, food vendors, and music, the event reflects how OIRASE BEER connects place, beer, and community. It is a practical snapshot of the brewery's current role in Aomori's craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to start with Oktoberfest 2026. On September 19 and 20 at Oirase Roman Park, Oirase Brewery is introducing KANEKU BREWERY as one of the guest breweries.
MugiWait, a guest brewery preview before the festival? That means we can do homework with beer, and I fully support that.
Hop BroKANEKU BREWERY brews in the hills of Nango, Hachinohe, and their whole idea is making craft beer feel casual and fun. That relaxed approach really stands out.
MugiOoh, and the featured beer is Citrus paradisi IPA? That name already sounds like a grapefruit just did a cannonball into my glass.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. The IPA style is all about hop aroma and bitterness, but this one uses bright citrus character as the entry point, so it feels welcoming instead of intimidating.
MugiHold on, citrus as an entry point? Does this beer have a front door? Am I supposed to take my shoes off first?
Hop BroYour metaphors have too much energy. What I mean is the first sip gives you lively citrus aroma, then the bitterness follows, so even newer craft beer drinkers can get into it.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. So what is Oirase Brewery like? The host brewery better have some serious game too.
Hop BroOirase Brewery has been brewing in Towada since 1997, and Oirase spring water goes into every beer. They focus on European styles like pilsner, dark lager, amber lager, and weizen.
MugiWait, what is subterranean spring water exactly? It sounds like the water trained underground in a secret beer dojo.
Hop BroThe water is not training, nature is. The water profile comes from rain and mountain water filtering through the ground before emerging, which makes it smooth and clean. That really helps lager styles shine.
MugiWow, so this is not just drinking. You can actually feel the place and the brewers behind it. Add food and music, and that sounds seriously good.
Hop BroExactly. With Oirase Beer heading toward its 30th anniversary in 2027, you can see beer meeting community in this event. I already want to start with Citrus paradisi IPA.
MugiSame here, I am fully ready. Give me freshly poured beer and let me travel from KANEKU BREWERY's easygoing world straight into everything Oirase Brewery is building.
