OGA Brewing Company releases "Good-Bye 2026" keg in Dazai’s Mitaka
OGA BREWING COMPANY in Mitaka, Tokyo is selling "Good-Bye 2026 (keg)," a limited fruit ale brewed to coincide with Osamu Dazai’s memorial day, Outo-ki. The 2026 edition is the fourth in the series and uses Toki apples from Goshogawara, Aomori, in a 10-liter keg format.
Hop BroI've got a limited Mitaka keg to talk about: OGA BREWING COMPANY released "Good-Bye 2026 (Keg)" timed to Dazai Osamu's memorial day.
MugiWait, a Dazai-inspired beer!? That's like literature and craft beer sitting at the same table!
Hop BroExactly. It's the fourth release, and the style is a fruit ale. They use Toki apple juice from Goshogawara, Aomori, so the finish stays bright and refreshing.
MugiNo way, Toki apples sounds way too cute. For a second I pictured birds running the brewery!
Hop BroThe birds are off the brew schedule. Toki apples have a gentle aroma, so in beer they leave a soft fruity lift instead of a candy-sweet punch.
MugiOkay, but then the article hit me with Heidelberg malt and Saaz hops, and suddenly I was in wizard school.
Hop BroBreak it down and it's simple: Heidelberg malt makes a light base, wheat malt adds softness, and Saaz gives elegant aroma. That's the clean easy-drinking build right there.
MugiOhhh, translation received. With ABV 4.0%, IBU 20, and SRM 3, this is sounding like an easy strolling beer to me.
Hop BroThat's the idea. It's a 10L keg for bars and restaurants, and with Mitaka walks and Dazai-related spots nearby, it really feels like a literary walking pint.
MugiAnd they even add the short-short piece "Saiken"? That's strong presentation. It's basically a toast with a story!
Hop BroVery OGA BREWING COMPANY too: designed to surprise even newer craft beer drinkers. If I see it on tap, I want a pour immediately.
MugiSame. Crisp apple notes plus Dazai vibes is unfair in the best way. "Good-Bye 2026 (Keg)" has my drink it right now meter maxed out!
OGA BREWING COMPANY’s "Good-Bye 2026 (keg)" is a seasonal release tied to Mitaka, the city where Osamu Dazai lived with his family and wrote many of his works. The series is brewed to align with Dazai’s memorial day, Outo-ki, and this year marks its fourth edition.
The 2026 beer is a fruit ale built on Heidelberg and wheat malts, with Saaz hops. It clocks in at 4.0% ABV, 20 IBU, and 3 SRM. The adjunct is apple juice from Toki apples grown in Goshogawara, Aomori, Dazai’s hometown, giving the beer a bright, refreshing finish. It is offered in a 10-liter keg, a format aimed at bars and restaurants.
The product page frames the beer with a literary mood, inviting drinkers to imagine the continuation of an unfinished final work. It also includes a short-short story titled "Saiken" ("See You Again"), reinforcing OGA’s habit of pairing beer with narrative.
OGA BREWING is based in a residential part of Mitaka. On its official site, the brewery says it aims to make beers that surprise first-time craft beer drinkers and turn them into fans. With Dazai’s former home site within walking distance, the beer also fits naturally into a literary walk around the neighborhood.
Key points
- Limited fruit ale in keg format
- Made with Toki apple juice from Goshogawara
- Fourth edition in a Dazai memorial-day series
- A beer that connects Mitaka’s streets with literary history
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a limited Mitaka keg to talk about: OGA BREWING COMPANY released "Good-Bye 2026 (Keg)" timed to Dazai Osamu's memorial day.
MugiWait, a Dazai-inspired beer!? That's like literature and craft beer sitting at the same table!
Hop BroExactly. It's the fourth release, and the style is a fruit ale. They use Toki apple juice from Goshogawara, Aomori, so the finish stays bright and refreshing.
MugiNo way, Toki apples sounds way too cute. For a second I pictured birds running the brewery!
Hop BroThe birds are off the brew schedule. Toki apples have a gentle aroma, so in beer they leave a soft fruity lift instead of a candy-sweet punch.
MugiOkay, but then the article hit me with Heidelberg malt and Saaz hops, and suddenly I was in wizard school.
Hop BroBreak it down and it's simple: Heidelberg malt makes a light base, wheat malt adds softness, and Saaz gives elegant aroma. That's the clean easy-drinking build right there.
MugiOhhh, translation received. With ABV 4.0%, IBU 20, and SRM 3, this is sounding like an easy strolling beer to me.
Hop BroThat's the idea. It's a 10L keg for bars and restaurants, and with Mitaka walks and Dazai-related spots nearby, it really feels like a literary walking pint.
MugiAnd they even add the short-short piece "Saiken"? That's strong presentation. It's basically a toast with a story!
Hop BroVery OGA BREWING COMPANY too: designed to surprise even newer craft beer drinkers. If I see it on tap, I want a pour immediately.
MugiSame. Crisp apple notes plus Dazai vibes is unfair in the best way. "Good-Bye 2026 (Keg)" has my drink it right now meter maxed out!
