Y.MARKET Pre-Opening Taps at Golden Garden, Tokai Beer Week Starts March 22
At the Hiroshima Shintenchi beer pub Golden Garden, a pre-opening tap launch ahead of Tokai Beer Week has begun. The post shares concrete details for beer fans, including new taps from Y.MARKET BREWING, an event scheduled from around March 22 to 31, and planned visits by brewers on the nights of the 28th and 29th.
Hop BroA pre-opening tap launch has started at Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Shintenchi. Ahead of Tokai Beer Week starting on March 22, the arrival of new taps from Y.MARKET BREWING is what makes this exciting.
MugiWait, you can drink Tokai beer in Hiroshima!? So pre-opening taps mean you can enjoy it before the event even starts, right!
Hop BroExactly. This time, Y.MARKET BREWING is the star. Pomander Squeeze is a Belgian fruit ale made with Arita mandarin oranges, and THE PIONEERS is a yuzu pale ale collaboration with AFURI.
MugiWhat's a Belgian fruit ale!? Is a fruit ale like sweet juice or something?
Hop BroNot quite. It has the aroma of Belgian yeast, with fruit aroma layered together with acidity and spice. It is not too sweet, and what is interesting is how clearly the mandarin orange character comes through.
MugiI see, that sounds easy to drink and I'm curious! And since Yellow Sky Pale Ale is also available in cans, it's nice that it's easy to compare them.
Hop BroAnd the event has ticket booklet sales starting on March 22, plus Y.MARKET brewers are scheduled to visit on the nights of March 28 and 29. Being able to drink while hearing directly from the brewers themselves is pretty luxurious.
MugiBrewer visits are that exciting!? If you could drink while hearing the maker's story, it might even change how you perceive the flavor!
Hop BroExactly. And since there's happy hour until 7 p.m., it's also a good idea to go early and start with draft beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING, their own brewery. With the daily appetizer platter too, they really thought of everything.
MugiWow, being able to enjoy Tokai vibes in Hiroshima too is amazing! Now I want to head to Golden Garden for a drink right away!
Hiroshima City Naka Ward Shintenchi beer pub Golden Garden announced its latest business updates in an Instagram post "".
This time, the focus is a pre-opening launch ahead of Tokai Beer Week (around March 22 to 31, 2026). The post says that beers from Y.MARKET BREWING, a well-known powerhouse in the Tokai region, are already on tap. The beers pouring early are:
- Pomander Squeeze (a Belgian fruit ale made with Arita mandarin oranges)
- THE PIONEERS (a yuzu pale ale in collaboration with AFURI)
In addition, the perennial favorite Yellow Sky Pale Ale has arrived in cans, making it easy to compare different offerings. The lineup centers on citrus aromas, and offers everything from a light drinkability to deeper layers of flavor.
On the event side, ticket booklet sales begin on March 22. Also, Y.MARKET brewers are scheduled to visit during the evening hours on March 28 and 29, so there is a chance to drink while hearing directly from the people who brewed the beer, which is a major highlight.
The same post also updated inventory information: among the OK!! Hiroshima collaboration beers, HIROSHIMA RED LAGER is sold out, while HIROSHIMA RED IPA is available in cans. It also mentions a daily appetizer platter and happy hour until 7 p.m. for draft beer from the house-brewed HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING, making it a good fit for an early first drink.
True to Golden Garden's easy-to-reach location in the city center, the offering strikes a balance between event excitement and everyday usability. It looks set to be a week where you can experience the character of Tokai breweries all in one place in Hiroshima.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA pre-opening tap launch has started at Golden Garden in Hiroshima's Shintenchi. Ahead of Tokai Beer Week starting on March 22, the arrival of new taps from Y.MARKET BREWING is what makes this exciting.
MugiWait, you can drink Tokai beer in Hiroshima!? So pre-opening taps mean you can enjoy it before the event even starts, right!
Hop BroExactly. This time, Y.MARKET BREWING is the star. Pomander Squeeze is a Belgian fruit ale made with Arita mandarin oranges, and THE PIONEERS is a yuzu pale ale collaboration with AFURI.
MugiWhat's a Belgian fruit ale!? Is a fruit ale like sweet juice or something?
Hop BroNot quite. It has the aroma of Belgian yeast, with fruit aroma layered together with acidity and spice. It is not too sweet, and what is interesting is how clearly the mandarin orange character comes through.
MugiI see, that sounds easy to drink and I'm curious! And since Yellow Sky Pale Ale is also available in cans, it's nice that it's easy to compare them.
Hop BroAnd the event has ticket booklet sales starting on March 22, plus Y.MARKET brewers are scheduled to visit on the nights of March 28 and 29. Being able to drink while hearing directly from the brewers themselves is pretty luxurious.
MugiBrewer visits are that exciting!? If you could drink while hearing the maker's story, it might even change how you perceive the flavor!
Hop BroExactly. And since there's happy hour until 7 p.m., it's also a good idea to go early and start with draft beer from HIROSHIMA NEIGHBORLY BREWING, their own brewery. With the daily appetizer platter too, they really thought of everything.
MugiWow, being able to enjoy Tokai vibes in Hiroshima too is amazing! Now I want to head to Golden Garden for a drink right away!
