HEAVY SASORI BREWING to Set Up a Booth at Naha Craft Beer Fest from April 11
HEAVY SASORI BREWING TAPROOM will set up a booth at NAHA LOCAL BREWERIES' GARDEN, held at Kibo-ga-Oka Park in Naha from April 11 to 12. The venue is across from Sakaemachi Theater, and admission is free. The taproom will operate as usual from 17:00 to 24:00.
Hop BroFrom April 11 to 12, HEAVY SASORI BREWING will set up at NAHA LOCAL BREWERIES' GARDEN. The venue is Kibo-ga-Oka Park, across from Sakaemachi Theater, and admission is free. This is a weekend where you can really work your way through Naha's local breweries.
MugiWait, free admission and a brewery gathering!? I thought festivals usually cost money, so this makes it weirdly easy to go!
Hop BroAnd HEAVY SASORI BREWING TAPROOM is in Makishi, Naha, near Kokusai Street. It's about a 6-minute walk from Makishi Station West Exit, and since it's a 24-seat brewpub, it's easy to just swing by.
MugiOhhh! But what's the difference between a brewpub and a regular bar? It sounds like some stylish spell!
Hop BroIt's a place that brews in-house and lets you drink it right there. That's why HEAVY SASORI BREWING is interesting for how its in-house brewing character comes straight through in the flavor.
MugiI get it! So what does the West Coast IPA 'MARKEE?She is Home. T' taste like? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroIt layers citrus and tropical aromas with pine-like notes. The bitterness is crisp too, so people who like citrus and pine aromas are going to love it.
MugiPine!? You can forest-bathe with beer!? And I heard the Session Porter 'Daywalk Porter T' has chocolate and coffee notes, but is it sweet?
Hop BroNot really sweet, more like the toasty aroma of roasted malt. Because it has a light, easy-drinking finish, it's the kind of dark beer you can sip without it feeling too heavy.
MugiThen I'm curious about 'Oh One Minute T' with shikwasa peel and pink pepper, and the DDH IPA 'Slow Daze T' too! And they even have Hiroshima's 'Freak Hazy IPA' - that's impossible to choose from!
Hop BroThe flow of tasting beers from seven breweries at the event, then heading back to the taproom open 17:00 to 24:00 for another round, is perfect. After the bustle of Kibo-ga-Oka Park, let's settle in at Makishi and have one more.
MugiI'm definitely doing that! I want to put this Naha weekend drinking plan on the calendar already, and I want to finish strong at HEAVY SASORI BREWING after the festival!
Local breweries gather at Kibo-ga-Oka Park in Naha
HEAVY SASORI BREWING TAPROOM will set up a booth at NAHA LOCAL BREWERIES' GARDEN, held at Kibo-ga-Oka Park from April 11 to 12, 2026. The venue is across from Sakaemachi Theater, and the event is being billed as a craft beer festival bringing together seven breweries based in Naha. Food vendors and live performances are also planned, and admission is free.
The shop is a brewpub in Makishi, Naha, near the Kokusai Street area, about a 6-minute walk from Makishi Station's west exit. With 24 seats, it has a counter-style setup that makes it easy to drop in alone, and the outdoor seating lets you relax with a drink while feeling the breeze. It is designed to be easy to use whether you're stopping by during sightseeing or settling in for a drink locally.
In-house brews and guest beers
At HEAVY SASORI BREWING's taps, you can enjoy a range of distinct styles centered on beers brewed in-house. For example, the West Coast IPA "MARKEE?She is Home. T" combines citrus and tropical aromas with pine-like nuances. The Session Porter "Daywalk Porter T" has a roasted character reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, with a light, easy-drinking finish.
Other offerings include the Spiced Ale "Oh One Minute T," made with shekwasa peel and pink peppercorns, and the DDH IPA "Slow Daze T," which gently unfolds with white grape and tropical aromas. The guest lineup also includes "Freak Hazy IPA" from BREAK EDGE BEER WORKS in Hiroshima, making it appealing for anyone looking to drink a richer hazy beer.
How to enjoy the event
A major appeal of this event is being able to sample Naha's local beers all in one place. After touring the seven breweries at the venue, it would also be natural to head back to HEAVY SASORI BREWING's taproom for a classic pint. Since it stays open from 17:00 to 24:00, it's convenient for anyone who wants to keep drinking a little deeper after the festival.
The liveliness of Kibo-ga-Oka Park and the casual feel of a brewpub in Makishi. It looks like a weekend where you can enjoy both at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom April 11 to 12, HEAVY SASORI BREWING will set up at NAHA LOCAL BREWERIES' GARDEN. The venue is Kibo-ga-Oka Park, across from Sakaemachi Theater, and admission is free. This is a weekend where you can really work your way through Naha's local breweries.
MugiWait, free admission and a brewery gathering!? I thought festivals usually cost money, so this makes it weirdly easy to go!
Hop BroAnd HEAVY SASORI BREWING TAPROOM is in Makishi, Naha, near Kokusai Street. It's about a 6-minute walk from Makishi Station West Exit, and since it's a 24-seat brewpub, it's easy to just swing by.
MugiOhhh! But what's the difference between a brewpub and a regular bar? It sounds like some stylish spell!
Hop BroIt's a place that brews in-house and lets you drink it right there. That's why HEAVY SASORI BREWING is interesting for how its in-house brewing character comes straight through in the flavor.
MugiI get it! So what does the West Coast IPA 'MARKEE?She is Home. T' taste like? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroIt layers citrus and tropical aromas with pine-like notes. The bitterness is crisp too, so people who like citrus and pine aromas are going to love it.
MugiPine!? You can forest-bathe with beer!? And I heard the Session Porter 'Daywalk Porter T' has chocolate and coffee notes, but is it sweet?
Hop BroNot really sweet, more like the toasty aroma of roasted malt. Because it has a light, easy-drinking finish, it's the kind of dark beer you can sip without it feeling too heavy.
MugiThen I'm curious about 'Oh One Minute T' with shikwasa peel and pink pepper, and the DDH IPA 'Slow Daze T' too! And they even have Hiroshima's 'Freak Hazy IPA' - that's impossible to choose from!
Hop BroThe flow of tasting beers from seven breweries at the event, then heading back to the taproom open 17:00 to 24:00 for another round, is perfect. After the bustle of Kibo-ga-Oka Park, let's settle in at Makishi and have one more.
MugiI'm definitely doing that! I want to put this Naha weekend drinking plan on the calendar already, and I want to finish strong at HEAVY SASORI BREWING after the festival!
