Blade Factory Brewing to Set Up a Booth at "BEER RODE MINOKAMO" on March 14
Gifu's Blade Factory Brewing announced that it will participate in the craft beer event "BEER RODE MINOKAMO" on March 14, 2026. The venue is EKIPA, the station-front plaza at the south exit of JR Mino-Ota Station, and the event runs from 11:00 to 19:00. Admission is free.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Gifu's Blade Factory Brewing announced that it's setting up a booth at "BEER RODE MINOKAMO" on March 14. A craft beer festival right by the station - that's hot!
MugiWhoa! A beer fest at the station!? That's the kind you can actually find without getting lost!
Hop BroThe venue is EKIPA, the station-front plaza at the south exit of JR Mino-Ota Station, and the time is 11:00 to 19:00. On top of that, admission is free. It's designed so you can enjoy it from daytime well into the evening!
MugiNice! So what beers are they bringing this time? IPA? Lager? Or the whole lineup?
Hop BroThe announcement hasn't revealed the individual beer names yet. But with Blade Factory Brewing plus breweries from within the prefecture and guest breweries coming too, the styles should be pretty wide-ranging. I can't wait for the tap list to be released!
MugiWhat? Tap list? Is that some kind of spell? If you say it, does beer appear?
Hop BroPretty much, and that made me laugh. A tap list is the list of beers available on the day. Looking at it lets you plan which labels to compare and in what order.
MugiI love being able to plan my strategy! And there'll be kitchen cars too, right? Beer and food pairings - my stomach is already raising a toast!
Hop BroThat's the biggest appeal here: being able to experience local Gifu breweries at the same venue. Since side-by-side tastings are usually hard to do, this should be a day with real event value.
MugiEasy access, free admission, from daytime to evening, and a craft beer paradise on top of that... the conditions are almost too kind!
Hop BroSaturday, March 14 is the day for Minokamo. Let's keep a straight face at the taps, and start the first drink with a smile!
MugiYeah, I already want to drink! I should start practicing now for when I say, "First one, please!" on site!
Blade Factory Brewing updated its Instagram at 12:14 on February 28, 2026, and announced its event booth information. According to the post, the booth will be at "BEER RODE MINOKAMO (Gifu Prefecture Craft Beer Fest)," where breweries from across Gifu Prefecture gather in Minokamo City.
The event details clearly stated in this announcement are as follows.
- Date and time: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00-19:00
- Venue: EKIPA, station-front plaza at the south exit of JR Mino-Ota Station
- Admission: Free
The post also mentions the participation of guest breweries in addition to breweries from within the prefecture, as well as food offerings from kitchen cars, so it looks set to be a day to enjoy both beer and food.
Blade Factory Brewing is a brewery based in Gifu. By setting up a booth at this locally held beer festival, it will offer a chance to experience breweries from within the prefecture that are not usually easy to compare side by side at the same venue. Because the venue is a station-front plaza, it is easy to access and convenient to stop by from daytime through the evening on a weekend. Anyone who wants to sample Gifu's craft beer scene all at once should keep an eye on Minokamo on March 14.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Gifu's Blade Factory Brewing announced that it's setting up a booth at "BEER RODE MINOKAMO" on March 14. A craft beer festival right by the station - that's hot!
MugiWhoa! A beer fest at the station!? That's the kind you can actually find without getting lost!
Hop BroThe venue is EKIPA, the station-front plaza at the south exit of JR Mino-Ota Station, and the time is 11:00 to 19:00. On top of that, admission is free. It's designed so you can enjoy it from daytime well into the evening!
MugiNice! So what beers are they bringing this time? IPA? Lager? Or the whole lineup?
Hop BroThe announcement hasn't revealed the individual beer names yet. But with Blade Factory Brewing plus breweries from within the prefecture and guest breweries coming too, the styles should be pretty wide-ranging. I can't wait for the tap list to be released!
MugiWhat? Tap list? Is that some kind of spell? If you say it, does beer appear?
Hop BroPretty much, and that made me laugh. A tap list is the list of beers available on the day. Looking at it lets you plan which labels to compare and in what order.
MugiI love being able to plan my strategy! And there'll be kitchen cars too, right? Beer and food pairings - my stomach is already raising a toast!
Hop BroThat's the biggest appeal here: being able to experience local Gifu breweries at the same venue. Since side-by-side tastings are usually hard to do, this should be a day with real event value.
MugiEasy access, free admission, from daytime to evening, and a craft beer paradise on top of that... the conditions are almost too kind!
Hop BroSaturday, March 14 is the day for Minokamo. Let's keep a straight face at the taps, and start the first drink with a smile!
MugiYeah, I already want to drink! I should start practicing now for when I say, "First one, please!" on site!
