Public Viewing Held on March 18 at Beer Island-omotecho-, Serving 13 Drafts
The beer pub "Beer Island-omotecho-" in Okayama City’s Kita Ward, Omotemachi, held a public viewing for the Fagiano Okayama vs. Cerezo Osaka match on March 18, 2026. Doors opened at 15:00, the live broadcast began at 18:30, and 13 draft beers, centered on craft selections, were on tap that day.
Hop BroThis time’s topic is Okayama’s Beer Island-omotecho-, where the taps were top-tier on the day they held a public viewing for Fagiano Okayama vs. Cerezo Osaka on March 18.
MugiWhoa! Craft beer while watching soccer, and a 3:00 p.m. opening is exactly the kind of thing that helps people coming by after work!
Hop BroAnd since the live broadcast starts at 6:30 p.m. and there were 13 draft beers on tap that day, you can change how you drink before and after the match.
MugiWhat!? Thirteen kinds, total decision paralysis! First I want the Peach White IPA because the name is just too cute!
Hop BroBeing able to build a tasting path with Hansharo Beer, Kurashiki Brewing, and Hitachino Nest Beer gives it a real connoisseur feel, and having the Kurashiki Hazy IPA in the mix is a nice touch.
MugiHuh~! But what does that "path" even mean? My vocabulary just turned into foam!
Hop BroSimply put, it means tracking the differences in aroma and bitterness even within the IPA style. For example, with a hazy beer’s cloudy character, the mouthfeel can seem softer.
MugiOh, I get it now! Then for Okayama flavor, starting with Nagomi-gokoro and J Wonder 3 is the right move?
Hop BroExactly. And since they also have big-brand staples like Maruefu, Yebisu, and Heartland Nama, the non-craft crowd is covered too, so it is a lineup that saves everyone in the group.
MugiIt’s perfect for a day when you don’t want to miss either the match or the beer... It’s easy to get to in the Omotemachi Shopping Arcade too, so next time let’s go for a cheers-and-kickoff run!
At Beer Island-omotecho-, on the first floor of "Hibari Terasu" inside Okayama’s Omotemachi Shopping Arcade, a public-viewing service was held on March 18. The post announced a 15:00 opening, making it easy to stop by after work on a weekday, and a live broadcast of the Fagiano Okayama match starting at 18:30. It put front and center the beer-pub style of enjoying the game with beer and food.
The draft lineup that day was broad, mixing domestic craft beers including brews from Okayama with well-known staples from major brands. In particular, the lineup made it easy to build a tasting path around names such as "Hansharo Beer," "Kurashiki Brewing," and "Hitachino Nest Beer." In an Okayama-local context, "Oyobe Beer" and the collaboration label "Ore! Ore! J Wonder 3 (Beer Island x MBW)" stood out.
Draft beers announced in the day-of post
- Peach White IPA (Hansharo Beer)
- Apple Hop Ringo Sambyoshi (Minami Shinshu)
- Nagomi-gokoro (Oyobe Beer)
- Ore! Ore! J Wonder 3 (Beer Island x MBW)
- Kurashiki Hazy IPA (Kurashiki Brewing)
- Daidai Ale (Hitachino Nest Beer)
- Daydream (SVB)
- Maruefu (Asahi Beer)
- Yebisu Beer (Sapporo Beer)
- The Premium Malt's (Suntory Beer)
- Ichiban Shibori Kuro Nama (Kirin Beer)
- Heartland Nama (Kirin Beer)
- All-Free Nama (Suntory)
The shop’s strength is that it is easy to enter whether you are there for craft beer or for the match itself. Its convenient location in the shopping arcade also makes it an easy choice in central Okayama City for a day when you do not want to miss either the game or the beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis time’s topic is Okayama’s Beer Island-omotecho-, where the taps were top-tier on the day they held a public viewing for Fagiano Okayama vs. Cerezo Osaka on March 18.
MugiWhoa! Craft beer while watching soccer, and a 3:00 p.m. opening is exactly the kind of thing that helps people coming by after work!
Hop BroAnd since the live broadcast starts at 6:30 p.m. and there were 13 draft beers on tap that day, you can change how you drink before and after the match.
MugiWhat!? Thirteen kinds, total decision paralysis! First I want the Peach White IPA because the name is just too cute!
Hop BroBeing able to build a tasting path with Hansharo Beer, Kurashiki Brewing, and Hitachino Nest Beer gives it a real connoisseur feel, and having the Kurashiki Hazy IPA in the mix is a nice touch.
MugiHuh~! But what does that "path" even mean? My vocabulary just turned into foam!
Hop BroSimply put, it means tracking the differences in aroma and bitterness even within the IPA style. For example, with a hazy beer’s cloudy character, the mouthfeel can seem softer.
MugiOh, I get it now! Then for Okayama flavor, starting with Nagomi-gokoro and J Wonder 3 is the right move?
Hop BroExactly. And since they also have big-brand staples like Maruefu, Yebisu, and Heartland Nama, the non-craft crowd is covered too, so it is a lineup that saves everyone in the group.
MugiIt’s perfect for a day when you don’t want to miss either the match or the beer... It’s easy to get to in the Omotemachi Shopping Arcade too, so next time let’s go for a cheers-and-kickoff run!
