Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Works Brewing Limited 2026 Kanpai IPA
Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Works in Nerima, Tokyo, is brewing “2026 kanpai IPA,” a limited beer created for year-end celebrations. Scheduled to debut in early November, the 3.5% session IPA features refreshing lemon- and lime-like citrus aromas.
Hop BroHere’s a story that makes me excited for year-end toasts. Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Workshop is brewing its limited “2026 Kanpai IPA.”
MugiWhat, a year-end beer already?! 2026 Kanpai IPA makes me want to raise a glass just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s planned for early November, in the style of a bright Session IPA. You get IPA aroma with an easygoing, drinkable build.
MugiWhat’s that?! An IPA you can keep drinking? What is a Session IPA? It sounds like a training program!
Hop BroIt’s an IPA made for longer drinking sessions, with lower alcohol. This one is just 3.5% ABV, so it should stay easy on the palate.
MugiOoh, 3.5% feels approachable! But aren’t IPAs the beers that make your explanations suddenly go three times faster?
Hop BroI can’t deny that, but this beer spotlights lemon and lime aromas. Its hop-driven citrus freshness should be welcoming for craft-beer newcomers too.
MugiSo it’s not a bitter spiky monster—it’s a citrus fairy! Great with food, and perfect as a first beer.
Hop BroAnd the venue is a brewery just one minute away from Oizumi-gakuen Station’s north exit. Pizza, meat dishes, ajillo, and pasta make it ideal for a year-end gathering.
MugiThen let’s check for the early-November announcement and toast before year-end! I want to say “Kanpai!” with a 2026 Kanpai IPA!
A limited beer for year-end celebrations
Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Works in Nerima, Tokyo, is currently brewing a year-end limited beer called “2026 kanpai IPA.” The beer is being made in the brewery attached to the restaurant, with the aim of giving guests a beer suited to celebrating the end of the year together.
The brewery plans to begin serving it in early November. The exact start date will be announced on the brewery’s official website.
A lighter take on IPA
The new beer is a session IPA based on IPA, one of the brewery’s most popular house-brewed styles. Session IPA is designed to be enjoyed over a longer drinking session, combining a lower alcohol level with the aromatic hop character associated with IPA.
“2026 kanpai IPA” has an alcohol content of 3.5% and offers refreshing citrus aromas reminiscent of lemon and lime. Its lighter profile is intended to appeal not only to craft beer enthusiasts but also to guests who do not usually drink craft beer. It should work well as an opening toast or alongside a wide range of dishes.
A brewery next to the restaurant
Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Works is located one minute on foot from the north exit of Oizumi-gakuen Station. The restaurant operates alongside its own brewery, allowing guests to enjoy house-brewed beer on site. The approximately 45-seat space also serves around 70 dishes, including pizza, meat dishes, ajillo and pasta.
The limited “2026 kanpai IPA” is also planned for inclusion in the restaurant’s year-end meal-and-drinks package. Guests planning a year-end gathering can look for the official serving announcement and enjoy the beer while supplies last.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a story that makes me excited for year-end toasts. Oizumi Gakuen Craft Beer Workshop is brewing its limited “2026 Kanpai IPA.”
MugiWhat, a year-end beer already?! 2026 Kanpai IPA makes me want to raise a glass just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s planned for early November, in the style of a bright Session IPA. You get IPA aroma with an easygoing, drinkable build.
MugiWhat’s that?! An IPA you can keep drinking? What is a Session IPA? It sounds like a training program!
Hop BroIt’s an IPA made for longer drinking sessions, with lower alcohol. This one is just 3.5% ABV, so it should stay easy on the palate.
MugiOoh, 3.5% feels approachable! But aren’t IPAs the beers that make your explanations suddenly go three times faster?
Hop BroI can’t deny that, but this beer spotlights lemon and lime aromas. Its hop-driven citrus freshness should be welcoming for craft-beer newcomers too.
MugiSo it’s not a bitter spiky monster—it’s a citrus fairy! Great with food, and perfect as a first beer.
Hop BroAnd the venue is a brewery just one minute away from Oizumi-gakuen Station’s north exit. Pizza, meat dishes, ajillo, and pasta make it ideal for a year-end gathering.
MugiThen let’s check for the early-November announcement and toast before year-end! I want to say “Kanpai!” with a 2026 Kanpai IPA!
