Ogoe Brewery to Hold Tasting and Special Sale in Kawagoe on September 19–20
Ogoe Brewery will hold a paid tasting and special sale at Kikizake-dokoro Showazo in Kawagoe’s Koedo Kurari on September 19 and 20. The selection highlights Asahara Brewery’s wide-ranging fermentation expertise, from distinctive sake styles to fruit and yogurt-based liqueurs.
Hop BroThere’s a fun fermentation event in Kawagoe. Ogo Brewery will pop up at Koedo Kurari for paid tastings and special sales.
MugiWhat? Not just beer? Tastings at Koedo Kurari sound perfect for a sightseeing break!
Hop BroIt runs September 19 and 20 at Kikizake-dokoro Showa-gura, roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Asahara Shuzo’s diverse drinks will be there. A full fermentation lineup is waiting.
MugiOoh! Which one should I notice first? Put me in front of a menu and suddenly I can’t choose anything!
Hop BroThe standout is Biwa no Sasanami Saijo-jikomi-shu. Some of the dilution water is replaced with sake—sake used in the brewing.
MugiWhat is that? Sake instead of water? Is this a magic spell for infinitely multiplying alcohol?!
Hop BroNot magic, but it is an extra step in the process. Dilution water adjusts the alcohol level; using sake in part of it creates a flavor unlike usual sake.
MugiGot it! Then what would suit a day when I want something crisp?
Hop BroTry Biwa no Sasanami Junmai Daiginjyo—well, specifically the Daikaraguchi Junmai. It has a sharp finish and clarity, making it food-friendly. Extra-dry junmai sake is great with fried food.
MugiI heard there are fruity drinks too! Seeing mikan beside sake makes the lineup instantly more cheerful!
Hop BroPetitRich Mikan has pulpy fruit and a lively popping texture, while CRAFT LAB Yogurt uses special yogurt from Kato Farm. Mikan and yogurt liqueurs are both available.
MugiCrisp sake, popping mikan, creamy yogurt… my mouth will be busy, but delighted! Let’s go on a Kawagoe fermentation crawl—and I’ll definitely want a beer afterward!
Ogoe Brewery, based in Ogoe, Saitama, will set up a two-day pop-up at Kikizake-dokoro Showazo, located inside the Koedo Kurari complex in Kawagoe, on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. The event will feature paid tastings and special sales of products made by Asahara Brewery. It is scheduled to run from approximately 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
One of the highlights is Biwa no Sasānami Saijo Shikomi-shu, made using a distinctive method in which part of the dilution water is replaced with sake. The technique creates an opportunity to experience a profile that differs from standard sake production.
The lineup also includes Biwa no Sasānami Junmai Daiginjo-style Dry—more accurately presented by the brewery as Junmai-shu Ōkarakuchi—a sake described as having a sharp finish and clear, transparent character. Its crisp profile should pair naturally with food and remain approachable over extended drinking.
Two additional offerings expand the range beyond sake: PetitRich Mikan, a rich fruit liqueur with a lively, pulpy texture, and four varieties of CRAFT LAB Yogurt, made with specially produced yogurt from Kato Farm. For craft beer fans, the event offers a useful look at the broader fermentation culture of the Ogoe area, even though the featured selection is centered on sake and liqueurs.
Ogoe Brewery is a brand of Asahara Brewery, a Saitama producer working across local sake, craft beer, and regional wine. Its portfolio also includes liqueurs and other fermented beverages, reflecting a brewing approach that goes beyond a single category.
The Ogoe Brewery shop will remain open as usual from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from September 19 through 23. Visitors can therefore combine the Kawagoe tasting event with a visit to the brewery’s home base in Ogoe.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun fermentation event in Kawagoe. Ogo Brewery will pop up at Koedo Kurari for paid tastings and special sales.
MugiWhat? Not just beer? Tastings at Koedo Kurari sound perfect for a sightseeing break!
Hop BroIt runs September 19 and 20 at Kikizake-dokoro Showa-gura, roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Asahara Shuzo’s diverse drinks will be there. A full fermentation lineup is waiting.
MugiOoh! Which one should I notice first? Put me in front of a menu and suddenly I can’t choose anything!
Hop BroThe standout is Biwa no Sasanami Saijo-jikomi-shu. Some of the dilution water is replaced with sake—sake used in the brewing.
MugiWhat is that? Sake instead of water? Is this a magic spell for infinitely multiplying alcohol?!
Hop BroNot magic, but it is an extra step in the process. Dilution water adjusts the alcohol level; using sake in part of it creates a flavor unlike usual sake.
MugiGot it! Then what would suit a day when I want something crisp?
Hop BroTry Biwa no Sasanami Junmai Daiginjyo—well, specifically the Daikaraguchi Junmai. It has a sharp finish and clarity, making it food-friendly. Extra-dry junmai sake is great with fried food.
MugiI heard there are fruity drinks too! Seeing mikan beside sake makes the lineup instantly more cheerful!
Hop BroPetitRich Mikan has pulpy fruit and a lively popping texture, while CRAFT LAB Yogurt uses special yogurt from Kato Farm. Mikan and yogurt liqueurs are both available.
MugiCrisp sake, popping mikan, creamy yogurt… my mouth will be busy, but delighted! Let’s go on a Kawagoe fermentation crawl—and I’ll definitely want a beer afterward!