Unlock Brew BASE to Join Kannon-in’s Once-in-60-Years Opening Event
Saitama-based brewery Unlock Brew BASE will join an event accompanying the once-in-60-years opening of the principal Buddhist image at Shokenji Kannon-in in Kobuchi. A limited three-bottle set featuring original commemorative packaging will also be available.
Hop BroUnlock Brew Base in Kasukabe is joining an event celebrating a once-in-sixty-years temple unveiling!
MugiWhat? A once-in-sixty-years unveiling? That sounds so grand I’m sitting up straight already!
Hop BroIt’s at Kobuchisan Shokenji Kannonin, with related events from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Enku Buddha festival runs alongside it too.
MugiSo we can visit the temple, see Buddhist art, and pick beer? This culture and craft beer pairing is perfect!
Hop BroThe highlight is a three-bottle limited set in special artwork made for the unveiling. Great as a keepsake or a gift for a beer fan.
MugiAmazing! But what’s inside? Have the beer names and styles been announced?
Hop BroNot in this announcement. It could be an IPA, lager, or maybe Belgian-inspired—so the beer details remain secret for now.
MugiBelgian-inspired? The beer professor just arrived! What does that mean?
Hop BroIt often means yeast-driven flavors associated with Belgian brewing. In plain terms, think bright fruity-spicy aromas—sometimes banana-like or peppery.
MugiSo even yeast has a starring role! But wait—the brewery appears only on weekends and holidays, so we need to plan carefully.
Hop BroExactly. The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is ¥1,000, free for junior-high students and younger. The brewery’s regular shop stays open too.
MugiA historic visit followed by a special bottle sounds wonderful. I want that limited set—let’s go, Hop Bro!
Unlock Brew BASE, a brewery based in Kasukabe, Saitama, will participate in an event held alongside the opening of the principal Buddhist image at Shokenji Kannon-in in Kobuchi.
The temple will open its principal image to the public for the first time in 60 years. To commemorate the occasion, Unlock Brew BASE has prepared a limited three-bottle set featuring original packaging. The set is intended both as a keepsake for visitors and as a gift for beer enthusiasts.
The event will take place on September 19–23, September 26–27, and October 3–4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Unlock Brew BASE will set up its booth only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the event period, so visitors should check the applicable dates before visiting.
The Enku Buddhist Statue Festival will be held at the same time. The venue is Shokenji Kannon-in at Kobuchiyama. Admission is ¥1,000, while admission is free for junior-high-school students and younger. The brewery’s regular shop will remain open as usual during the event period.
For Unlock Brew BASE, the appearance offers a chance to connect its Kasukabe-made beer with a historic local occasion. Visitors attending the rare temple opening can also take home a commemorative bottle set created specially for the event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUnlock Brew Base in Kasukabe is joining an event celebrating a once-in-sixty-years temple unveiling!
MugiWhat? A once-in-sixty-years unveiling? That sounds so grand I’m sitting up straight already!
Hop BroIt’s at Kobuchisan Shokenji Kannonin, with related events from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Enku Buddha festival runs alongside it too.
MugiSo we can visit the temple, see Buddhist art, and pick beer? This culture and craft beer pairing is perfect!
Hop BroThe highlight is a three-bottle limited set in special artwork made for the unveiling. Great as a keepsake or a gift for a beer fan.
MugiAmazing! But what’s inside? Have the beer names and styles been announced?
Hop BroNot in this announcement. It could be an IPA, lager, or maybe Belgian-inspired—so the beer details remain secret for now.
MugiBelgian-inspired? The beer professor just arrived! What does that mean?
Hop BroIt often means yeast-driven flavors associated with Belgian brewing. In plain terms, think bright fruity-spicy aromas—sometimes banana-like or peppery.
MugiSo even yeast has a starring role! But wait—the brewery appears only on weekends and holidays, so we need to plan carefully.
Hop BroExactly. The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is ¥1,000, free for junior-high students and younger. The brewery’s regular shop stays open too.
MugiA historic visit followed by a special bottle sounds wonderful. I want that limited set—let’s go, Hop Bro!
