Nara Brewing to Open Its Taproom on June 6, Pairing Gold-Medal Beers with a Brewery Tour
Nara Brewing will open its taproom on June 6, 2026, at its brewery in Nara City and pour FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE, both gold medal winners at the World Beer Cup 2026. The event also includes a limited merch release and a reservation-only brewery tour.
Hop BroI’ve got a good beer topic today: Nara Brewing’s open day is happening on June 6, 2026.
MugiWhat! That already sounds fun! And gold medal beers on tap? That’s an absurdly strong opening move.
Hop BroThat’s the main attraction. Their FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE both won gold at World Beer Cup 2026, and they’re getting poured.
MugiWow! But when you say World Beer Cup, my brain suddenly feels like it should be wearing formal clothes.
Hop BroBasically, it means they were recognized in a global beer competition. Nara Brewing is all about the joy of choosing beer, and that range of styles is part of the appeal.
MugiOkay, got it. So a taproom opening means a place to drink onsite? That sounds like a secret base, honestly.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the drinking space attached to the brewery. This time there’s also a brewery tour, with assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma explaining the equipment and brewing process.
MugiWhat is this, a craft beer movie? But if it’s reservation-only with limited spots, spacing out for five minutes could be fatal.
Hop BroAnd that’s not all. They’re also selling HAVE FUNCTION! merch, plus limited food pairings. It runs from 11:00 to 18:00, last order is 17:30, and there’s no parking, so public transit is the way to go.
MugiThat’s too good. If I can spend a day with gold medal beer and a tour, I’m already picturing the train ride there and the first cheers.
What’s happening
Nara Brewing, based in Kitanosho-Nishimachi, Nara City, will open its taproom on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The main draw is the chance to drink FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE, both of which won gold at the World Beer Cup 2026. The brewery will also release a new merch line created to celebrate the award: HAVE FUNCTION!
A rare look inside the brewery
The event also includes a brewery tour in areas that are normally off-limits to visitors. Assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma will guide the tour, explaining the brewing process and answering questions along the way. The tour is reservation-only and capacity-limited, so early registration is recommended.
A brewery built around choice
Founded in 2017 and beginning brewing in 2018, Nara Brewing has long emphasized the idea of giving drinkers more ways to choose beer. Its philosophy, expressed on the official site as "choosing the joy of beer," reflects a brewery that values variety, quality, and a sense of place. That approach is visible in this open day as well.
The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with last orders at 5:30 p.m. Food matched to the limited beers will also be available at the venue. As parking is not provided, visitors are asked to come by public transportation.
With award-winning beers on tap, new merchandise, and a chance to step inside the brewery, this taproom opening offers a clear snapshot of where Nara Brewing stands today.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good beer topic today: Nara Brewing’s open day is happening on June 6, 2026.
MugiWhat! That already sounds fun! And gold medal beers on tap? That’s an absurdly strong opening move.
Hop BroThat’s the main attraction. Their FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE both won gold at World Beer Cup 2026, and they’re getting poured.
MugiWow! But when you say World Beer Cup, my brain suddenly feels like it should be wearing formal clothes.
Hop BroBasically, it means they were recognized in a global beer competition. Nara Brewing is all about the joy of choosing beer, and that range of styles is part of the appeal.
MugiOkay, got it. So a taproom opening means a place to drink onsite? That sounds like a secret base, honestly.
Hop BroExactly. It’s the drinking space attached to the brewery. This time there’s also a brewery tour, with assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma explaining the equipment and brewing process.
MugiWhat is this, a craft beer movie? But if it’s reservation-only with limited spots, spacing out for five minutes could be fatal.
Hop BroAnd that’s not all. They’re also selling HAVE FUNCTION! merch, plus limited food pairings. It runs from 11:00 to 18:00, last order is 17:30, and there’s no parking, so public transit is the way to go.
MugiThat’s too good. If I can spend a day with gold medal beer and a tour, I’m already picturing the train ride there and the first cheers.
