Rusty Nest Brewery invites Shigeaki Ichihigashi to the Spring Brew Fest on April 11
Rusty Nest Brewery in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture announced that pro surfer Shigeaki Ichihigashi, who is based in the Kujukuri area of Chiba, will join as a guest at Rusty Nest Spring Brew Fest on April 11. The event is drawing attention as a signature Rusty Nest-style gathering that connects the sea and craft beer.
Hop BroThe April 11 Rusty Nest Spring Brew Fest is a really interesting move. Rusty Nest Brewery is inviting pro surfer Shigeaki Ichihigashi, who is based in Kujukuri, Chiba, as a guest.
MugiWait, a surfer at a beer event!? Are the sea and beer really that good a match?
Hop BroThat's exactly the core of Rusty Nest Brewery. It's in Minami-Imaizumi, Oamishirasato City, on the site of a former seafood processing plant near Shirako Beach, and they're building the whole space around that seaside atmosphere.
MugiA former seafood processing site? That's a lot of information all at once! It does feel like a kind of romantic reuse, but where do you actually drink the beer?
Hop BroIt's not just the brewery itself - there's also Rusty Cafe & Bar. So it's operating as a place where you can enjoy beer and food together.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just a tasting event. I kind of love that you can enjoy the whole atmosphere of the event too!
Hop BroExactly. This time they're combining craft beer with wine, food, and even sea culture, so it goes beyond just drinks. In other words, it's a kind of seaside festival design.
MugiFestival design!? That suddenly sounds architectural! But when you put it that way, it really comes across as more than just drinking.
Hop BroAnd Rusty Nest Brewery only started operating in 2025, so it's still a brand-new brewery. That's why this announcement is also noteworthy as a challenge by an up-and-coming brewery.
MugiNow I really want to go! If I could hear Shigeaki talk while drinking a sip that feels like the sea, that would be amazing!
Hop BroAnd in the end, it's all about raising a glass while feeling the Shirako breeze. When the sea and craft beer come together, that's the kind of thing that makes you want a drink.
Event Highlights
Rusty Nest Brewery is Oamishirasato's first craft brewery, located in Minami-Imaizumi, Oamishirasato City. Built on the site of a former seafood processing facility near Shirako Beach, it aims to create a place that connects the community, people, and ideas. On its official website, it also promotes Rusty Cafe & Bar alongside the brewery as a base where visitors can enjoy beer and food.
The guest introduced in this post was Shigeaki Ichihigashi, who will appear at Rusty Nest Spring Brew Fest on April 11. He is a pro surfer based in the Kujukuri area of Chiba, and his lifestyle of living with the sea is said to have earned strong support from many surfers.
A Seaside Brewery's Approach
Rusty Nest is a brewery that has been developing its facility with the desire to express the open feeling of a California beach in Oamishirasato. Its defining features are its emphasis on the scenery of Shirako Beach, the atmosphere carried in from the Pacific Ocean, and the connections it builds with local food and people. That philosophy is also reflected in the planning of its events.
Spring Brew Fest is being promoted as an event that centers on craft beer while also blending in wine, food, and sea culture. Rather than being a simple tasting session, it stands out as a place where visitors can experience the seaside character of the area and the brewery's worldview.
Brewery Background
Rusty Nest Brewery is also a new brewery that only began operations in 2025. Its approach to connecting the sea and everyday life in Oamishirasato, while building a place where people gather through beer, comes through in this guest announcement as well. With Shigeaki Ichihigashi taking part, this looks set to become a unique event that embodies the overlap between the sea and beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe April 11 Rusty Nest Spring Brew Fest is a really interesting move. Rusty Nest Brewery is inviting pro surfer Shigeaki Ichihigashi, who is based in Kujukuri, Chiba, as a guest.
MugiWait, a surfer at a beer event!? Are the sea and beer really that good a match?
Hop BroThat's exactly the core of Rusty Nest Brewery. It's in Minami-Imaizumi, Oamishirasato City, on the site of a former seafood processing plant near Shirako Beach, and they're building the whole space around that seaside atmosphere.
MugiA former seafood processing site? That's a lot of information all at once! It does feel like a kind of romantic reuse, but where do you actually drink the beer?
Hop BroIt's not just the brewery itself - there's also Rusty Cafe & Bar. So it's operating as a place where you can enjoy beer and food together.
MugiOhhh! So it's not just a tasting event. I kind of love that you can enjoy the whole atmosphere of the event too!
Hop BroExactly. This time they're combining craft beer with wine, food, and even sea culture, so it goes beyond just drinks. In other words, it's a kind of seaside festival design.
MugiFestival design!? That suddenly sounds architectural! But when you put it that way, it really comes across as more than just drinking.
Hop BroAnd Rusty Nest Brewery only started operating in 2025, so it's still a brand-new brewery. That's why this announcement is also noteworthy as a challenge by an up-and-coming brewery.
MugiNow I really want to go! If I could hear Shigeaki talk while drinking a sip that feels like the sea, that would be amazing!
Hop BroAnd in the end, it's all about raising a glass while feeling the Shirako breeze. When the sea and craft beer come together, that's the kind of thing that makes you want a drink.
