Chuo Line Beer Works to Set Up at Moto-Hachi Marche on April 25 and 26, Serving a Limited Poppo-ya Ale
Chuo Line Beer Works, based in Koganei City, Tokyo, will set up at the "5th Moto-Hachi Marche -2026-" held in Hachioji City on April 25 and 26. At the venue, the brewery will serve its three standard beers and the limited-edition Poppo-ya Ale on tap, letting visitors enjoy a freshly poured pint.
Hop BroChuo Line Beer Works in Koganei, Tokyo, is setting up at the "5th Moto-Hachi Marche -2026-" on April 25 and 26. Getting to enjoy a fresh pour at the Hachioji Castle Ruins Outdoor Model Plaza and other venues is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, beer at the Moto-Hachi Marche!? And with 88 shops, isn't that basically festival-level scale?
Hop BroExactly. This is the JR East Group's first directly operated craft beer brewery, located under the elevated tracks on the JR Chuo Line. The fact that former station staff members are working as brewers to share the appeal of the local area really fits this brewery.
MugiA former station employee is a brewer!? That sounds like they could be brewing while making train announcements... Wait, what does a brewer actually do?
Hop BroA brewer is the person who makes beer. This time, in addition to the three standard beers, they'll also serve the limited Poppo-ya Ale on tap at the venue.
MugiPoppo-ya Ale sounds cute! What kind of beer is Poppo-ya Ale?
Hop Bro"Ale" is a beer style with top fermentation, which tends to bring out a fuller aroma. So if you pour it fresh and let the aroma open up, it should really stand out at an event venue.
MugiGot it! And with so many food vendors, that means the pairing with food is going to be incredibly fun!
Hop BroAlso, payment is cashless only, with transportation IC cards like Suica, credit cards, and QR code payment, so that's something to check before you go.
MugiAll right, I'm going hungry! If I enjoy the limited Poppo-ya Ale together with the food, I probably won't want to go home!
Chuo Line Beer Works is the JR East Group's first directly operated craft beer brewery, located under the elevated tracks between Higashi-Koganei Station and Musashi-Koganei Station on the JR Chuo Line. Its official website introduces how former station staff members work as brewers to share the appeal of the local area, and how the taproom serves the brewery's own beers along with guest beers.
In this Instagram post, the brewery announced its participation in the "5th Moto-Hachi Marche -2026-", to be held on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Hachioji Castle Ruins Outdoor Model Plaza and other nearby locations. The venue is expected to bring together 88 shops, with beer and food trucks, as well as workshops and hands-on activity corners, planned for the event.
At the event, Chuo Line Beer Works will serve its three standard beers along with the limited Poppo-ya Ale on tap. The post highlights the appeal of enjoying beer poured fresh at the moment, and suggests pairing it with food from the many vendors on site.
Payment will be limited to transportation IC cards such as Suica, credit cards, and QR code payments; cash will not be accepted. The post also directs readers to the organizer's official website and Instagram account for event information.
This new brewery, grown in Koganei City, continues to broaden its ties with the community by taking part in events beyond its home rail line. One of the main attractions this time is the pairing with event food and the chance to try a limited beer, which is different from the brewery's regular taproom service.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChuo Line Beer Works in Koganei, Tokyo, is setting up at the "5th Moto-Hachi Marche -2026-" on April 25 and 26. Getting to enjoy a fresh pour at the Hachioji Castle Ruins Outdoor Model Plaza and other venues is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, beer at the Moto-Hachi Marche!? And with 88 shops, isn't that basically festival-level scale?
Hop BroExactly. This is the JR East Group's first directly operated craft beer brewery, located under the elevated tracks on the JR Chuo Line. The fact that former station staff members are working as brewers to share the appeal of the local area really fits this brewery.
MugiA former station employee is a brewer!? That sounds like they could be brewing while making train announcements... Wait, what does a brewer actually do?
Hop BroA brewer is the person who makes beer. This time, in addition to the three standard beers, they'll also serve the limited Poppo-ya Ale on tap at the venue.
MugiPoppo-ya Ale sounds cute! What kind of beer is Poppo-ya Ale?
Hop Bro"Ale" is a beer style with top fermentation, which tends to bring out a fuller aroma. So if you pour it fresh and let the aroma open up, it should really stand out at an event venue.
MugiGot it! And with so many food vendors, that means the pairing with food is going to be incredibly fun!
Hop BroAlso, payment is cashless only, with transportation IC cards like Suica, credit cards, and QR code payment, so that's something to check before you go.
MugiAll right, I'm going hungry! If I enjoy the limited Poppo-ya Ale together with the food, I probably won't want to go home!
