Omi Beer to Hold 8th Anniversary "Thanks Festival 2026" Over 7 Days During Golden Week
Omi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will hold "Omi Beer Thanks Festival 2026" from April 29 to May 5 to mark its 8th anniversary. It will feature the revived Koji Eight and the limited-brew Koji Light, along with tasting comparisons and a limited-quantity giveaway.
Hop BroOmi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is bringing its 8th anniversary Thanks Festival to Golden Week. A seven-day run from April 29 to May 5, with commemorative hours from 12:00 to 17:00, shows the kind of energy you'd expect from a shop with the manager fully behind it.
MugiWhat, they are celebrating all through Golden Week? A 7-day event means your holiday plans are getting swallowed by beer!
Hop BroThe main attraction is the revived Koji Eight (8%). The post calls it rich and full-bodied, so it has the kind of presence worthy of the anniversary centerpiece.
MugiKoji? What is that! Is this beer going to bring in that sweet, malted rice-like flavor?
Hop BroSimply put, koji is an important part of building the base of fermentation. That is why sweetness and umami can come through more strongly, giving it depth that is not just about being bold.
MugiOh, I see! So the other one, Koji Light (4%), is the easy-drinking one?
Hop BroExactly. Since it is a light, easy finish from a limited brew, the setup is perfect for side-by-side tasting: Koji Eight for something more substantial, Koji Light for something easy to sip.
MugiTasting them side by side is the best! And they are even giving out limited-quantity gifts too? They really can call this an anniversary event!
Hop BroWhat stands out about Omi Beer is that it is competing with the beer itself rather than flashy gimmicks. Because it is a beer-first project, both regular fans and limited-edition fans should be able to enjoy it properly.
MugiAnd Omi Beer has six standard beers plus limited brews too, right? It feels like a brewery that stays close to the local community, so I kind of want to support it!
Hop BroExactly. Over those seven days during Golden Week, it feels like you can taste both where Omi Beer has been and where it is headed. This is the kind of event that makes you want to raise a glass of Koji Eight and finish with Koji Light.
MugiYeah, just hearing about it makes my throat crave a drink! From April 29 to May 5, I am in the mood to head straight to Omi Beer!
GW-limited event to celebrate the 8th anniversary
The craft beer brewery Omi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will hold an event celebrating its 8th anniversary, "Omi Beer Thanks Festival 2026." The event will run for seven days from April 29 to May 5, from 12:00 to 17:00. The venue is Omi Beer, and it will be held as a special program timed for Golden Week.
The main highlight this time is "Koji Eight" (8%), which will be revived to mark the 8th anniversary. The post describes it as "a rich and full-bodied glass," and it will appear as a beer with the presence you would expect from a commemorative event. In addition, a limited brew called "Koji Light" (4%) will also be available, and this one is said to have a light, easy-to-drink finish.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy tastings, and small gifts in limited quantities are also planned. Anniversary events often lean toward flashy presentations, but true to Omi Beer, the setup is especially notable for focusing first on letting people taste the beer itself.
Omi Beer is a small brewery in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, and in addition to its six standard beers, it has also put effort into limited brews and original-label beers. As a brewery that has valued ideas rooted in local ingredients and local scenes, this 8th-anniversary project is also worth watching as a chance to look back on its journey through beer.
This festival, open only for seven days during Golden Week, should be a perfect opportunity to get to know where Omi Beer stands today.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOmi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is bringing its 8th anniversary Thanks Festival to Golden Week. A seven-day run from April 29 to May 5, with commemorative hours from 12:00 to 17:00, shows the kind of energy you'd expect from a shop with the manager fully behind it.
MugiWhat, they are celebrating all through Golden Week? A 7-day event means your holiday plans are getting swallowed by beer!
Hop BroThe main attraction is the revived Koji Eight (8%). The post calls it rich and full-bodied, so it has the kind of presence worthy of the anniversary centerpiece.
MugiKoji? What is that! Is this beer going to bring in that sweet, malted rice-like flavor?
Hop BroSimply put, koji is an important part of building the base of fermentation. That is why sweetness and umami can come through more strongly, giving it depth that is not just about being bold.
MugiOh, I see! So the other one, Koji Light (4%), is the easy-drinking one?
Hop BroExactly. Since it is a light, easy finish from a limited brew, the setup is perfect for side-by-side tasting: Koji Eight for something more substantial, Koji Light for something easy to sip.
MugiTasting them side by side is the best! And they are even giving out limited-quantity gifts too? They really can call this an anniversary event!
Hop BroWhat stands out about Omi Beer is that it is competing with the beer itself rather than flashy gimmicks. Because it is a beer-first project, both regular fans and limited-edition fans should be able to enjoy it properly.
MugiAnd Omi Beer has six standard beers plus limited brews too, right? It feels like a brewery that stays close to the local community, so I kind of want to support it!
Hop BroExactly. Over those seven days during Golden Week, it feels like you can taste both where Omi Beer has been and where it is headed. This is the kind of event that makes you want to raise a glass of Koji Eight and finish with Koji Light.
MugiYeah, just hearing about it makes my throat crave a drink! From April 29 to May 5, I am in the mood to head straight to Omi Beer!
