Mino-Kamo Beer to Set Up at the First-Ever Festival in Front of Mino-Ota Station on March 14
Mino-Kamo Beer from Mino-Kamo, Gifu, will take part in the craft beer event "BEER ROAD MINOKAMO," held on March 14, 2026. The venue is the EKIPA plaza in front of the south exit of Mino-Ota Station. This one-day large-scale festival centers on breweries from Gifu Prefecture, with guest breweries from outside the prefecture joining as well.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Mino-Kamo Beer is going to have a booth at "BEER ROAD MINOKAMO" on Saturday, March 14. It’s at the EKIPA plaza in front of the south exit of Mino-Ota Station, from 11:00 to 19:00 - a station-front festival!
MugiWait, there’s a serious craft beer event like that right by the station!?
Hop BroThere is. It’s organized by the Mino-Ota Station Area Revitalization Beer Festival Executive Committee, with Mino-Kamo Beer at the center. And with 13 breweries participating - 10 from Gifu plus 3 guest breweries from outside the prefecture - that’s an exciting scale.
MugiWhat!? Thirteen breweries in one day is enough to get both your stomach and liver into a meeting! Where are the guests coming from?
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing, Yatsugatake Brewery, and FLORA FERMENTATION. The cool thing is being able to compare Mino-Kamo Beer’s style of making use of local ingredients with the different brewing philosophies of the guest breweries.
MugiBrewing philosophies!? That got complicated fast! How should I read the beer names and styles?
Hop BroBasically, it means what kind of flavor they were aiming for when they brewed it. We’ll have to check the lineup on the day for the beer names, but the styles will probably range widely, from IPAs and lagers to beers with strong fermentation character. If you start with "lighter" and move toward "more aromatic," it’s less likely to go wrong.
MugiOhhh! Then even beginners can get around the festival! And if there are six food vendors, having snacks to take breaks with is basically a blessing!
Hop BroExactly, that’s where pairings come in. Matching food changes how you perceive the aroma and bitterness, so the same glass can show a different side. And since it’s right by the station, access is easy, so you can enjoy it slowly all day long.
MugiI’ve decided! March 14, we’re gathering at EKIPA in front of Mino-Ota Station, right? Let’s go chase Gifu as it is, one glass at a time - I really want to drink a lot!
The March 14 (Saturday) booth announcement from Mino-Kamo Beer points to "BEER ROAD MINOKAMO (Gifu Craft Beer Festival)" in front of Mino-Ota Station in Mino-Kamo City, Gifu Prefecture. The event runs from 11:00 to 19:00, and its station-front location makes it easy to access.
This event is being held by the Mino-Ota Station Area Revitalization Beer Festival Executive Committee (Mino-Kamo Beer) and is designed to let visitors enjoy the Gifu craft beer scene all in one place. A total of 13 breweries will participate: 10 from within Gifu Prefecture, plus 3 guest breweries from Yamanashi and Shiga. Food vendors are also scheduled, creating a lineup that offers not just tasting comparisons but also pairing enjoyment.
Key Points
- Venue: EKIPA plaza in front of the south exit of Mino-Ota Station
- Major breweries from across Gifu Prefecture will gather
- Guest breweries: Far Yeast Brewing, Yatsugatake Brewery, FLORA FERMENTATION
- Food vendors present (6 stalls)
Mino-Kamo Beer is a brewery based in the Ota-juku area of Gifu that is known for brewing with local ingredients and regional context in mind. Its activities, which emphasize giving back to the community, align well with this kind of "local, wide-area beer festival," making it a good opportunity to experience that approach firsthand. For beer fans, this is a one-day event where you can follow what Gifu is like now, one glass at a time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Mino-Kamo Beer is going to have a booth at "BEER ROAD MINOKAMO" on Saturday, March 14. It’s at the EKIPA plaza in front of the south exit of Mino-Ota Station, from 11:00 to 19:00 - a station-front festival!
MugiWait, there’s a serious craft beer event like that right by the station!?
Hop BroThere is. It’s organized by the Mino-Ota Station Area Revitalization Beer Festival Executive Committee, with Mino-Kamo Beer at the center. And with 13 breweries participating - 10 from Gifu plus 3 guest breweries from outside the prefecture - that’s an exciting scale.
MugiWhat!? Thirteen breweries in one day is enough to get both your stomach and liver into a meeting! Where are the guests coming from?
Hop BroFar Yeast Brewing, Yatsugatake Brewery, and FLORA FERMENTATION. The cool thing is being able to compare Mino-Kamo Beer’s style of making use of local ingredients with the different brewing philosophies of the guest breweries.
MugiBrewing philosophies!? That got complicated fast! How should I read the beer names and styles?
Hop BroBasically, it means what kind of flavor they were aiming for when they brewed it. We’ll have to check the lineup on the day for the beer names, but the styles will probably range widely, from IPAs and lagers to beers with strong fermentation character. If you start with "lighter" and move toward "more aromatic," it’s less likely to go wrong.
MugiOhhh! Then even beginners can get around the festival! And if there are six food vendors, having snacks to take breaks with is basically a blessing!
Hop BroExactly, that’s where pairings come in. Matching food changes how you perceive the aroma and bitterness, so the same glass can show a different side. And since it’s right by the station, access is easy, so you can enjoy it slowly all day long.
MugiI’ve decided! March 14, we’re gathering at EKIPA in front of Mino-Ota Station, right? Let’s go chase Gifu as it is, one glass at a time - I really want to drink a lot!
