Kuriyama Craft to Hold Special Hours on April 11-12 for the Long-Established Shops Festival
In step with Kuriyama Town's spring festival, the "Kuriyama Shonichi Festival," Kuriyama Craft will hold special hours at its taproom, "beer&bar Kuritokura," on April 11 and 12. In addition to serving six varieties, the lineup will include spring-limited releases and aged beers.
Hop BroKuriyama Craft's special hours on April 11-12 are tied to the spring festival, "Kuriyama Shonichi Festival." The taproom, beer&bar Kuritokura, is opening at just the right time for a spring stroll through town.
MugiWait, they're opening for the spring festival!? That's exciting enough on its own, but being able to enjoy it alongside the town event sounds amazing.
Hop BroAnd this time they're serving all six varieties. On April 11 it's 11:00 to 18:00, and on the 12th it's 11:00 to 17:00, so there's plenty of time for a proper tasting.
MugiWhoa! But what's a three-beer tasting? A single glass is fun enough, but what do you learn by comparing them?
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting: it's easier to notice differences in aroma, sweetness, and aftertaste. This time there's also a pairing menu, so the impression changes a lot depending on the food you eat with the beer.
MugiThat sounds so good! And just the name Harugasumi already makes me picture that soft, springlike air.
Hop BroExactly. Along with the spring-limited Harugasumi, they're also debuting Ato no Matsuri, an aged version of last summer's "Natsu Matsuri." Aging smooths out the edges and lets time add its own flavor, which is what makes it so good.
MugiWait, they're aging Natsu Matsuri!? The name is already fun, and once you drink it I bet the conversation won't stop!
Hop BroWhat's more, Kuriyama Craft's signature is using Kobayashi Sake Brewery's sake as a secondary ingredient. Because they use sake itself instead of sake lees or sake rice, it brings out a gentle aroma and a clean richness.
MugiOh, that feels like a kind of small luxury. If I could walk around springtime Kuriyama Town and end the day with a beer like that, I think I'd just completely unwind.
Hop BroThen let's finish with a toast at Kuritokura. In the atmosphere of the spring festival, I want to taste all six varieties along with the town's scenery.
Kuriyama Craft in Kuriyama Town, Hokkaido, will hold special hours to coincide with the town's annual spring event, the "Kuriyama Shonichi Festival." The taproom "beer&bar Kuritokura" will be open on Saturday, April 11 from 11:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday, April 12 from 11:00 to 17:00.
The "Kuriyama Shonichi Festival" is a spring event in Kuriyama Town, known for the Kita no Nishiki Sake Brewery Festival, the Kibidango Festival, and the Furusato Inaka Festival. Kuriyama Craft is also suggesting a slightly different way to enjoy its beers, timed to this season when the town's character comes through especially strongly.
In its post, the brewery announced that all six varieties of Kuriyama Craft will be available. In addition to the spring-limited "Harugasumi," the brewery will also pour "Ato no Matsuri" for the first time on tap, an aged version of last summer's "Natsu Matsuri." There will also be pairing dishes designed to go with the beers, and the setup will let visitors enjoy a three-beer tasting comparison. The tap list and food menu can be checked in images 2 and 3 of the post.
Kuriyama Craft is a brewery that was founded in Kuriyama Town in April 2025. Its hallmark is the use of sake from Kobayashi Sake Brewery, the oldest sake brewery in Hokkaido, located in the town, as a secondary ingredient. Rather than using sake lees or sake rice, it incorporates sake itself into the brewing process. While preserving the flavor and richness of sake, it aims to offer beers with a gentle aroma under the slogan, "a small pleasure, a small luxury." Paired with a spring stroll through town, this should be a chance to enjoy a beer that lets you feel the local background.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKuriyama Craft's special hours on April 11-12 are tied to the spring festival, "Kuriyama Shonichi Festival." The taproom, beer&bar Kuritokura, is opening at just the right time for a spring stroll through town.
MugiWait, they're opening for the spring festival!? That's exciting enough on its own, but being able to enjoy it alongside the town event sounds amazing.
Hop BroAnd this time they're serving all six varieties. On April 11 it's 11:00 to 18:00, and on the 12th it's 11:00 to 17:00, so there's plenty of time for a proper tasting.
MugiWhoa! But what's a three-beer tasting? A single glass is fun enough, but what do you learn by comparing them?
Hop BroThat's where it gets interesting: it's easier to notice differences in aroma, sweetness, and aftertaste. This time there's also a pairing menu, so the impression changes a lot depending on the food you eat with the beer.
MugiThat sounds so good! And just the name Harugasumi already makes me picture that soft, springlike air.
Hop BroExactly. Along with the spring-limited Harugasumi, they're also debuting Ato no Matsuri, an aged version of last summer's "Natsu Matsuri." Aging smooths out the edges and lets time add its own flavor, which is what makes it so good.
MugiWait, they're aging Natsu Matsuri!? The name is already fun, and once you drink it I bet the conversation won't stop!
Hop BroWhat's more, Kuriyama Craft's signature is using Kobayashi Sake Brewery's sake as a secondary ingredient. Because they use sake itself instead of sake lees or sake rice, it brings out a gentle aroma and a clean richness.
MugiOh, that feels like a kind of small luxury. If I could walk around springtime Kuriyama Town and end the day with a beer like that, I think I'd just completely unwind.
Hop BroThen let's finish with a toast at Kuritokura. In the atmosphere of the spring festival, I want to taste all six varieties along with the town's scenery.
