Octo One Brewing Nagakuru Brewery to Participate in Fujisawa Craft Beer Fest 2026
Octo One Brewing Nagakuru Brewery, based in Minakami, Gunma, announced that it will have a booth at FUJISAWA CRAFT BEER FEST 2026, to be held in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, on April 4 and 5. In addition to beer brewed at its new factory, it also plans to serve hard cider.
Hop BroMugi, we’ve got a spring beer fest story! Octo One Brewing Nagakuru Brewery is going to be at FUJISAWA CRAFT BEER FEST 2026 on April 4 and 5.
MugiWhat! A Gunma brewery coming to Shonan is way too hype!
Hop BroThey announced it in an Instagram post published at 9:02 on March 8, 2026, calling it their "once-a-year homecoming booth." They say they’ll bring lots of beer and hard cider brewed at the new factory they moved into last year.
MugiWhat? Is hard cider a kind of beer? I’m getting confused like it’s a style name!
Hop BroGood question. Hard cider is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting apple juice, and it’s a separate category from beer. Unlike beer styles like ale or lager, it’s known for fruit-derived aromas and a dry finish.
MugiOhh! So does being brewed at the new factory affect the taste too?
Hop BroDefinitely. Changes in the brewing equipment and fermentation control change how the aroma comes through, and Octo One is a brewery that makes use of Minakami’s water and local ingredients, so it’s easier for that sense of terroir to come through.
MugiTerroir sense!? You suddenly dropped a spell!
Hop BroBasically, it means the character of a place. This brewery is built around the idea of putting Minakami’s nature into every glass, and it’s also known for operating a taproom in Mizukami. This big event in the Tokyo metropolitan area is a major chance to share the flavors of the region with people outside it.
MugiAnd the venue is Fujisawa Station North Exit Plaza (Sun Pearl Plaza), right? Every day from 12:00 to 19:00? Around 30 breweries plus food, merchandise, and DJs? That’s like the ultimate school festival!
Hop BroRight, it sounds like the biggest one yet. If bad weather hits, they’ll cancel based on the forecast two days ahead, but if it’s clear, it’ll be two amazing days to drink a "cup from Gunma" in Shonan. We’re still waiting on the beer lineup, but that only makes the announcement even more exciting.
MugiI’ve decided already: I’m going to keep my throat ready and wait for April 4 and 5! I want to drink all of the new-factory beer and hard cider!
Octo One Brewing Nagakuru Brewery announced its participation in FUJISAWA CRAFT BEER FEST 2026 in an Instagram post published at 9:02 a.m. on March 8, 2026. In the post, the brewery described the appearance as its "once-a-year homecoming booth." It said it would bring many beers and hard ciders brewed at the new factory it relocated to last year.
The event is scheduled to be held over two days, April 4 and 5, at the Fujisawa Station North Exit Plaza (Sun Pearl Plaza). Hours are set for 12:00 to 19:00 each day, and the event will be canceled in the case of severe weather, based on the forecast two days before the event. According to the organizers, this year will be the largest edition yet, with about 30 craft breweries taking part, along with food, merchandise sales, and DJ performances.
Octo One Brewing is based in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, and operates under the idea of helping people enjoy Minakami's nature more through beer made with Minakami water. The brewery focuses on brewing that makes use of local water and agricultural products, and in addition to its regular craft beers, it also produces hard cider. Known for operating a taproom in the hot spring resort area of Minakami, this brewery's appearance at a major event in the Tokyo metropolitan area looks set to be an important opportunity to bring regional flavors to a wider audience.
Two spring days in Shonan, where you can sample a beer from Gunma. It will be worth watching for follow-up news to see what lineup is poured at the festival venue.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, we’ve got a spring beer fest story! Octo One Brewing Nagakuru Brewery is going to be at FUJISAWA CRAFT BEER FEST 2026 on April 4 and 5.
MugiWhat! A Gunma brewery coming to Shonan is way too hype!
Hop BroThey announced it in an Instagram post published at 9:02 on March 8, 2026, calling it their "once-a-year homecoming booth." They say they’ll bring lots of beer and hard cider brewed at the new factory they moved into last year.
MugiWhat? Is hard cider a kind of beer? I’m getting confused like it’s a style name!
Hop BroGood question. Hard cider is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting apple juice, and it’s a separate category from beer. Unlike beer styles like ale or lager, it’s known for fruit-derived aromas and a dry finish.
MugiOhh! So does being brewed at the new factory affect the taste too?
Hop BroDefinitely. Changes in the brewing equipment and fermentation control change how the aroma comes through, and Octo One is a brewery that makes use of Minakami’s water and local ingredients, so it’s easier for that sense of terroir to come through.
MugiTerroir sense!? You suddenly dropped a spell!
Hop BroBasically, it means the character of a place. This brewery is built around the idea of putting Minakami’s nature into every glass, and it’s also known for operating a taproom in Mizukami. This big event in the Tokyo metropolitan area is a major chance to share the flavors of the region with people outside it.
MugiAnd the venue is Fujisawa Station North Exit Plaza (Sun Pearl Plaza), right? Every day from 12:00 to 19:00? Around 30 breweries plus food, merchandise, and DJs? That’s like the ultimate school festival!
Hop BroRight, it sounds like the biggest one yet. If bad weather hits, they’ll cancel based on the forecast two days ahead, but if it’s clear, it’ll be two amazing days to drink a "cup from Gunma" in Shonan. We’re still waiting on the beer lineup, but that only makes the announcement even more exciting.
MugiI’ve decided already: I’m going to keep my throat ready and wait for April 4 and 5! I want to drink all of the new-factory beer and hard cider!
