Choryo Brewery to Exhibit at KIGEN_Japanese Sake Fest, Taking Part for Three Days at the End of May
Choryo Sake Brewery's Koriyogura in Nara announced that it will be exhibiting at the "KIGEN_Japanese Sake Fest" held at the Nara Convention Center. According to the post, it will take part for three days, including the eve event, with a lineup that will feature CHORYO craft beer as well as sake.
Hop BroNara news is here - Choryo Sake Brewery's Koriyogura is exhibiting at "KIGEN_Japanese Sake Fest," and it's happening over three days at the end of May!
MugiWait, it's a sake festival but there's beer too!? The part that says CHORYO craft beer is seriously hype!
Hop BroThat's the best part. Choryo is a brewery, but they go in with a two-pronged approach of sake and beer.
MugiOhhh! But for this one, is it okay to understand the beer as CHORYO-brand craft beer?
Hop BroThat's exactly right. The specific lineup is something to look forward to on the day, but the style seems likely to center on craft beer coming from a sake brewery.
MugiWhat is that! So "from a sake brewery" means the fermentation culture is shared? My head is getting fizzy!
Hop BroExactly. The knowledge of yeast and fermentation control comes into play, so the flavor tends to carry a distinctly Japanese nuance.
MugiSo you can drink the Yoshino cedar barrel-aged sake and also work your way through the beers!? The tasting route is so perfect I want an itinerary!
Hop BroThe schedule is already out: the eve event is 5/29 from 16:00-20:00, and the main events are 5/30-31 from 11:00-17:00, for three days at the Nara Convention Center.
MugiIt's amazing that people can enjoy it whether they're there for sake or for beer... A toast in Nara at the end of May - my throat is already ready!
Choryo Sake Brewery's Koriyogura in Nara announced event participation information on Instagram. The event it will join is the first-ever "KIGEN_Japanese Sake Fest ~A Sake Festival Originating from Nara~" to be held at the Nara Convention Center in Nara City.
In the post, the brewery said that in addition to Choryo's sake, CHORYO-brand craft beer is also planned to be served. Set in Nara, known as the birthplace of sake brewing, the large-scale event will bring together breweries from inside and outside the prefecture, craft sake makers, breweries, wineries, and more. In that setting, Choryo's booth is likely to reflect the company's dual identity as both a sake brewery and a brewery.
Choryo Sake Brewery is based in Koriyogura, Nara, and its official information also highlights both sake and craft beer. This announcement clearly centers on the appeal of its sake, including Yoshino cedar barrel-aged sake, while also creating an opening for beer fans. Even though it is a sake event, the fact that craft beer lovers also have a reason to stop by is not something to overlook.
Published schedule
- Eve event: Friday, May 29, 2026, 16:00-20:00
- Main event: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00-17:00
- Main event: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:00-17:00
Three days to experience Nara's sake culture from multiple angles. Whether you're going for sake or for craft beer, this is an event where you'll want to plan your tasting route in advance.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNara news is here - Choryo Sake Brewery's Koriyogura is exhibiting at "KIGEN_Japanese Sake Fest," and it's happening over three days at the end of May!
MugiWait, it's a sake festival but there's beer too!? The part that says CHORYO craft beer is seriously hype!
Hop BroThat's the best part. Choryo is a brewery, but they go in with a two-pronged approach of sake and beer.
MugiOhhh! But for this one, is it okay to understand the beer as CHORYO-brand craft beer?
Hop BroThat's exactly right. The specific lineup is something to look forward to on the day, but the style seems likely to center on craft beer coming from a sake brewery.
MugiWhat is that! So "from a sake brewery" means the fermentation culture is shared? My head is getting fizzy!
Hop BroExactly. The knowledge of yeast and fermentation control comes into play, so the flavor tends to carry a distinctly Japanese nuance.
MugiSo you can drink the Yoshino cedar barrel-aged sake and also work your way through the beers!? The tasting route is so perfect I want an itinerary!
Hop BroThe schedule is already out: the eve event is 5/29 from 16:00-20:00, and the main events are 5/30-31 from 11:00-17:00, for three days at the Nara Convention Center.
MugiIt's amazing that people can enjoy it whether they're there for sake or for beer... A toast in Nara at the end of May - my throat is already ready!
