Komuro Beer to Host Matsumoto Brewery Meet the Brewer on April 11
The beer pub "Komuro Beer" in Okusawa, Tokyo, will host a "Meet the Brewer" event on Saturday, April 11, welcoming Mr. Katsuyama, head brewer at Matsumoto Brewery. All 10 taps are scheduled to feature Matsumoto Brewery beer that day, making it a rare chance to drink while speaking directly with the people who make it.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about a huge event on April 11. Matsumoto Brewery is coming to Komuro Beer in Okusawa for a Meet the Brewer!
MugiWhoa! Meet the Brewer is the one where you can talk directly to the people who make the beer, right?!
Hop BroExactly. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, head brewer Mr. Katsuyama will be there, and all 10 taps are scheduled to be Matsumoto.
MugiNo way! Every tap from the same brewery? That's a deeper experience than a festival!
Hop BroAnd since this shop has had a close relationship with them since the early days, the precision of the selection should be high.
MugiStop saying things like that as if you're talking about photos! What does beer precision even mean?!
Hop BroIt means you can hear the thinking behind the recipe design and ingredient selection. In other words, you get the story behind each glass straight from the brewer.
MugiNice! So the beers haven't been announced yet? I want to check the lineup I'm rooting for!
Hop BroAt the moment, neither the individual beers nor the styles have been announced, so it's an enjoy-it-on-the-day kind of event.
MugiThat actually makes it more exciting... We can wait while running a style prediction contest over whether IPA or lager shows up.
Hop BroMore updates should come through the shop's Instagram, so the smart move is to lock in your plans now. It's a rare opportunity in Tokyo.
MugiGot it! Let's meet in Okusawa on April 11 and drink through 10 varieties while listening to Mr. Katsuyama!
The beer pub "Komuro Beer" in Okusawa, Setagaya Ward, will hold a "Meet the Brewer" event on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The guest will be Mr. Katsuyama, head brewer at Matsumoto Brewery. The event was announced in a post on the shop's Instagram.
The key point this time is that all 10 taps on the day will be Matsumoto Brewery beers. At present, no individual beers have been announced, and the full lineup is scheduled to be revealed later. Still, because this is a shop that has consistently carried the brewery's beers, expectations are rising for the precision of the selection.
As the owner says in the post, Komuro Beer has built a relationship with Matsumoto Brewery since the early days of the shop's opening. An event held in a context where respect for the brewer and a deep understanding of beer are both present is likely to be more than just a tasting. With the head brewer himself visiting, this is also a chance unique to a Meet the Brewer to go one step deeper into what is in the glass, including recipe design, ingredient selection, and the intentions behind the brew day.
Which beers will be on tap is still a surprise until the day itself, but being able to drink a solid lineup of Matsumoto Brewery beers in Tokyo is a rare opportunity. If you're interested, this is an event to keep an eye on for follow-up updates and to make sure you clear your schedule.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about a huge event on April 11. Matsumoto Brewery is coming to Komuro Beer in Okusawa for a Meet the Brewer!
MugiWhoa! Meet the Brewer is the one where you can talk directly to the people who make the beer, right?!
Hop BroExactly. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, head brewer Mr. Katsuyama will be there, and all 10 taps are scheduled to be Matsumoto.
MugiNo way! Every tap from the same brewery? That's a deeper experience than a festival!
Hop BroAnd since this shop has had a close relationship with them since the early days, the precision of the selection should be high.
MugiStop saying things like that as if you're talking about photos! What does beer precision even mean?!
Hop BroIt means you can hear the thinking behind the recipe design and ingredient selection. In other words, you get the story behind each glass straight from the brewer.
MugiNice! So the beers haven't been announced yet? I want to check the lineup I'm rooting for!
Hop BroAt the moment, neither the individual beers nor the styles have been announced, so it's an enjoy-it-on-the-day kind of event.
MugiThat actually makes it more exciting... We can wait while running a style prediction contest over whether IPA or lager shows up.
Hop BroMore updates should come through the shop's Instagram, so the smart move is to lock in your plans now. It's a rare opportunity in Tokyo.
MugiGot it! Let's meet in Okusawa on April 11 and drink through 10 varieties while listening to Mr. Katsuyama!
