Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery to Join Beer to Share SPIN-OFF on April 11
Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery in Ogawa, Saitama, announced the beers it will be pouring at Beer to Share SPIN-OFF, to be held on April 11 at Sabatora Shuhan and Sakura Taps. Centered on the NaRa series, the day’s lineup and the ticket system have been revealed.
Hop BroOn April 11, Beer to Share SPIN-OFF is getting Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery on board. The lineup is packed with the kind of ingredient-driven beers you'd expect from Ogawa, Saitama.
MugiWhat? A brewery from Ogawa is coming? Even the name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly, and this time the focus is on the NaRa series. You can see their approach in beers like `NaRa Ripened Saison 2020` and `NaRa Myrica rubra`, where they make use of homegrown ingredients and local organic produce.
MugiWhat is that? What's a saison? And `Myrica rubra` sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it simply, a saison is a fragrant, fermentation-forward beer. It has a dry finish and tends to show off the character of the ingredients, so it pairs well with a brewery in a place like Ogawa that has strong agricultural products.
MugiI see! So something like `Apple of my Eye` is about looking forward to the fruit character? As an apple lover, I can't miss that!
Hop BroExactly. And the nice surprise here is `NaRa Foeder Lager 2024`, which brings in the nuance of foeder aging. Because it's matured slowly in a large wooden vessel, it picks up roundness and depth.
MugiFoeder? My brain is about to be aged in a giant barrel too! But okay, now I get that this is seriously the real deal!
Hop BroAnd this time it's not just Mugi Zakkoku Kobo - the point is that you can compare beers from multiple breweries. Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, Hansharo Beer, AJB, and Cave d'Occi will all be there, so drinkers are going to be very busy.
MugiBusy sounds great! But ticket systems make me worried about the math. What's the right way to drink?
Hop BroTickets are 500 yen each, and a set of 10 is 4,500 yen. One beer costs two tickets, so it's easy to plan your tasting. The event runs from 13:00 to 21:00, and Sakura Taps stays open after 21:00, so you can take your time.
MugiThe idea of sharing seats matters too - it really does feel like an event. It's already fun before you even start drinking, and now I'm totally in the mood for beer!
Hop BroThis is basically a feast of barley and grains, right? If they've got saisons, lagers, and fruit-driven beers all in one place, I wouldn't just want one after work - I'd want to be clutching my second ticket from the start.
MugiExactly! Then I'll start with `Apple of my Eye` and finish with the `NaRa` beers for something deeper. I just want to toast right now!
Event Overview
Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery will take part in Beer to Share SPIN-OFF Sabatora Shuhan & Sakura Taps on Saturday, April 11. In an Instagram post, the brewery shared a list of the beers available that day and explained how the venue will be run.
The brewery is based in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, and has continued brewing with homegrown ingredients and local organic produce. Its official website also shows a commitment to a wide range of brewing approaches that make use of barley and grains alongside hops, fruit, spices, herbs, and aging.
This lineup includes `NaRa Ripened Saison 2020`, `NaRa Myrica rubra 2020`, `NaRa Myrica rubra 2022`, `NaRa Harvested 2021`, `NaRa Pitchoune duex`, `NaRa Vendange カベルネフラン`, `NaRa Foeder Lager 2024`, and `Apple of my Eye`. Also on the list are beers from Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, Hansharo Beer, AJB, and Cave d'Occi, making it a setup where visitors can compare beers from multiple breweries.
The venue will be open from 13:00 to 21:00, and Sakura Taps will remain open after 21:00. The ticket system uses 500-yen tickets, with a set of 10 tickets available for 4,500 yen, and one beer costs two tickets. The post also notes that tapping times will differ by shop, that guests should be considerate when sharing seats, and that moving between shops while holding a glass is not allowed.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn April 11, Beer to Share SPIN-OFF is getting Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery on board. The lineup is packed with the kind of ingredient-driven beers you'd expect from Ogawa, Saitama.
MugiWhat? A brewery from Ogawa is coming? Even the name already sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly, and this time the focus is on the NaRa series. You can see their approach in beers like `NaRa Ripened Saison 2020` and `NaRa Myrica rubra`, where they make use of homegrown ingredients and local organic produce.
MugiWhat is that? What's a saison? And `Myrica rubra` sounds like a spell!
Hop BroTo put it simply, a saison is a fragrant, fermentation-forward beer. It has a dry finish and tends to show off the character of the ingredients, so it pairs well with a brewery in a place like Ogawa that has strong agricultural products.
MugiI see! So something like `Apple of my Eye` is about looking forward to the fruit character? As an apple lover, I can't miss that!
Hop BroExactly. And the nice surprise here is `NaRa Foeder Lager 2024`, which brings in the nuance of foeder aging. Because it's matured slowly in a large wooden vessel, it picks up roundness and depth.
MugiFoeder? My brain is about to be aged in a giant barrel too! But okay, now I get that this is seriously the real deal!
Hop BroAnd this time it's not just Mugi Zakkoku Kobo - the point is that you can compare beers from multiple breweries. Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen Beer, Hansharo Beer, AJB, and Cave d'Occi will all be there, so drinkers are going to be very busy.
MugiBusy sounds great! But ticket systems make me worried about the math. What's the right way to drink?
Hop BroTickets are 500 yen each, and a set of 10 is 4,500 yen. One beer costs two tickets, so it's easy to plan your tasting. The event runs from 13:00 to 21:00, and Sakura Taps stays open after 21:00, so you can take your time.
MugiThe idea of sharing seats matters too - it really does feel like an event. It's already fun before you even start drinking, and now I'm totally in the mood for beer!
Hop BroThis is basically a feast of barley and grains, right? If they've got saisons, lagers, and fruit-driven beers all in one place, I wouldn't just want one after work - I'd want to be clutching my second ticket from the start.
MugiExactly! Then I'll start with `Apple of my Eye` and finish with the `NaRa` beers for something deeper. I just want to toast right now!
