Ehime's GROUNDTAP BREWERY to Join Kyoto's Kometomugi Festival 2026 on June 28
GROUNDTAP BREWERY from Saijo, Ehime, will appear at Kometomugi Festival 2026 on June 28 at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. The event brings together craft beer, sake, and food, and Yamane from the brewery is set to attend.
Hop BroKyoto is looking dangerously fun this weekend. GROUNDTAP BREWERY from Saijo, Ehime is showing up at KometoMugi Festival 2026 on June 28.
MugiWhat, a brewery from Ehime is coming all the way to Kyoto? KometoMugi Festival 2026 already sounds like my stomach and my throat are both making plans!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an event where you can enjoy craft beer and sake together, running from 11:00 to 18:00 on June 28 at the Shichijo Entrance Plaza in Umekoji Park.
MugiOoh! But the article says the beer names are still secret, right? Somehow that makes me even more curious!
Hop BroThat’s the festival being a tease. The labels are hidden and the styles aren’t announced either, but judging from the lineup, the range should be pretty wide.
MugiHold on, that tasting range thing sounded very beer-bar-manager of you! What exactly is supposed to be wide?
Hop BroIt just means there could be everything from light and easy to bold and aromatic. With KYOTO BREWING CO. and NOMCRAFT Brewing in the mix, the flavor spread could be excellent.
MugiOkay, I get it now. Even a beginner like me can go, ‘one crisp round, then one rich round.’ And about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station sounds very manageable!
Hop BroRight, and JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is basically right there, so the easy access is a real plus too.
MugiNice! And you need a festival glass and drink tickets, right? Rules like that make it feel less like a stroll and more like a serious mission.
Hop BroAnd Yamane-san from GROUNDTAP BREWERY is expected to be there, so there’s even a chance to chat on site. I want a toast with Yamane-san while figuring out which beers made the trip.
MugiThat is wildly tempting. Secret beers, mystery styles, and sake too? I’m already fully committed to a pint in Kyoto!
On June 25, GROUNDTAP BREWERY announced that it will take part in Kometomugi Festival 2026, held on Sunday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Shichijo entrance plaza of Umekoji Park in Kyoto. The brewery from Saijo City, Ehime, is heading to Kyoto for an event billed as a place where craft beer and sake can both be enjoyed.
The venue information notes that it is about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station's central exit and just steps from JR Sagano Line's Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station, making it relatively easy to reach. Visitors are required to buy a dedicated glass and drink tickets, so the event is set up as a proper tasting format. The post also says Yamane from GROUNDTAP BREWERY will be attending, which should make for a more personal on-site experience.
The event poster shows logos for multiple breweries, including KYOTO BREWING CO., GROUNDTAP BREWERY, BETO COCO BREWING, NOMCRAFT Brewing, Bighand Bros.Beer, and FLORA FERMENTATION. No specific beer names were disclosed in the post, but the lineup clearly suggests a broad tasting range. For beer fans, it looks like a chance to sample a variety of brewery styles while pairing them with sake and food in one venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKyoto is looking dangerously fun this weekend. GROUNDTAP BREWERY from Saijo, Ehime is showing up at KometoMugi Festival 2026 on June 28.
MugiWhat, a brewery from Ehime is coming all the way to Kyoto? KometoMugi Festival 2026 already sounds like my stomach and my throat are both making plans!
Hop BroExactly. It’s an event where you can enjoy craft beer and sake together, running from 11:00 to 18:00 on June 28 at the Shichijo Entrance Plaza in Umekoji Park.
MugiOoh! But the article says the beer names are still secret, right? Somehow that makes me even more curious!
Hop BroThat’s the festival being a tease. The labels are hidden and the styles aren’t announced either, but judging from the lineup, the range should be pretty wide.
MugiHold on, that tasting range thing sounded very beer-bar-manager of you! What exactly is supposed to be wide?
Hop BroIt just means there could be everything from light and easy to bold and aromatic. With KYOTO BREWING CO. and NOMCRAFT Brewing in the mix, the flavor spread could be excellent.
MugiOkay, I get it now. Even a beginner like me can go, ‘one crisp round, then one rich round.’ And about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station sounds very manageable!
Hop BroRight, and JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is basically right there, so the easy access is a real plus too.
MugiNice! And you need a festival glass and drink tickets, right? Rules like that make it feel less like a stroll and more like a serious mission.
Hop BroAnd Yamane-san from GROUNDTAP BREWERY is expected to be there, so there’s even a chance to chat on site. I want a toast with Yamane-san while figuring out which beers made the trip.
MugiThat is wildly tempting. Secret beers, mystery styles, and sake too? I’m already fully committed to a pint in Kyoto!
