Honjo Ginza Brewery taps its anniversary beer, Shu's Pilsner debuts
Honjo Ginza Brewery (Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture) announced in a March 10, 2026 post that "the anniversary beer is a pilsner made by Shu." Built on last year's Japan Great Beer Awards gold-medal pilsner, it is being served as a beer refined into a more delicate expression.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Honjo Ginza Brewery in Honjo, Saitama, and they just put out a seriously hot beer for their anniversary.
MugiWhoa! So it's a special edition? And it's called Shu's Pilsner!?
Hop BroExactly. It's built on last year's gold-medal pilsner and tuned even further toward a more delicate finish.
MugiWhat! "Tuned" sounds like it's for instruments! What's the difference when a beer gets that kind of delicate finish?
Hop BroFor example, it can mean tightening up the balance by controlling fermentation temperature and maturing it in the later stages, cutting down rough edges and sharpening the outline. In other words, they're polishing that clean lager character.
MugiAhh! So instead of hitting you hard and flashy, it's the kind of beer that makes you go, "Wow, that's good" the more you drink it, a slow-build tasty type!
Hop BroExactly. And Honjo Ginza Brewery is a brewpub where you can taste the brewery atmosphere right in town, so it pairs perfectly with an anniversary beer.
MugiI want to go! The location is 1-9-23 Ginza, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, so this is basically a station-close beer mission!
Hop BroFast learner! The serving status can change, so make sure to check the official SNS before you go.
MugiGot it. My head is full of pilsner now... let's stay in anniversary beer mode all the way to the toast!
The brewpub Honjo Ginza Brewery in the Ginza area of Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, has released a beer drawing attention for its anniversary timing.
What was announced this time was explicitly described in the post as the "anniversary beer." It is a pilsner made by Shu, based on the pilsner that won a gold medal at last year's Japan Great Beer Awards, and adjusted toward a more delicate taste. Rather than flashiness, it seems to be aiming for a profile that reveals its contours more clearly the more you drink it.
Honjo Ginza Brewery is a brewpub where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the brewery right in the middle of town. Its appeal lies in a lineup that lets you feel the craft of brewing, along with the approachable distance that naturally draws in local drinkers. A milestone beer like an anniversary release is also the moment when the brewery's history and the brewing team's individuality come through most strongly.
This pilsner stands out for focusing not just on lightness, but on the delicacy of the finish. It looks like a beer that will be enjoyable not only for people who usually prefer clean lager styles, but also for those who often drink hop-forward beers, as a chance to appreciate the polish of the base style all over again. For the latest serving information, it is best to check the brewery's official social media updates as well.
- Name: Honjo Ginza Brewery
- Category: Brewpub
- Address: 1-9-23 Ginza, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday we're talking about Honjo Ginza Brewery in Honjo, Saitama, and they just put out a seriously hot beer for their anniversary.
MugiWhoa! So it's a special edition? And it's called Shu's Pilsner!?
Hop BroExactly. It's built on last year's gold-medal pilsner and tuned even further toward a more delicate finish.
MugiWhat! "Tuned" sounds like it's for instruments! What's the difference when a beer gets that kind of delicate finish?
Hop BroFor example, it can mean tightening up the balance by controlling fermentation temperature and maturing it in the later stages, cutting down rough edges and sharpening the outline. In other words, they're polishing that clean lager character.
MugiAhh! So instead of hitting you hard and flashy, it's the kind of beer that makes you go, "Wow, that's good" the more you drink it, a slow-build tasty type!
Hop BroExactly. And Honjo Ginza Brewery is a brewpub where you can taste the brewery atmosphere right in town, so it pairs perfectly with an anniversary beer.
MugiI want to go! The location is 1-9-23 Ginza, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture, so this is basically a station-close beer mission!
Hop BroFast learner! The serving status can change, so make sure to check the official SNS before you go.
MugiGot it. My head is full of pilsner now... let's stay in anniversary beer mode all the way to the toast!
