Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store sells 29 Tochigi craft beers from nine breweries
Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store launched “Tochigi Craft Beer” on August 22, bringing together 29 items from nine breweries across the prefecture. 808 Brewery from Oyama is among the participants, with brewery staff tastings planned for August 29 and 30.
Hop BroUtsunomiya has a pretty fun beer story right now. Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store is running 29 beers from 9 breweries in its Tochigi craft beer event.
MugiWhat, seriously?! Being able to compare them all at once sounds perfect for people just getting into craft beer!
Hop BroOne brewery to watch is 808 Brewery from Oyama. It was launched by Sun Foods, and they lean into local ingredients and regional farm products.
MugiWait, hold on, what is 808 ESB supposed to mean? That name sounds like a pop quiz just landed in my beer glass!
Hop BroESB is a kind of British-style ale with a nice balance of malt depth and bitterness. The letters look intense, but the flavor idea is actually easy to grasp.
MugiOkay, that suddenly feels less scary! So 808 IPA is probably the hoppier one, and Oyama Ale sounds like the more approachable starting point?
Hop BroThat’s a solid read. 808 is also introduced as the first brewery in southern Tochigi, which makes their local-focused lineup even more interesting.
MugiAnd the event has rows of bottles and cans, right? Regular favorites and limited releases all together sounds dangerously good for my self-control.
Hop BroIt gets better: on August 29 and 30, there’s a tasting plan and the brewery will be at the sales floor too. That makes it way easier to choose with the brewers right there.
MugiAnd buyers also get an original sticker gift? Amazing. Drink something good, buy something good, and somehow leave with more stuff than planned!
Hop BroAt that point, I’m already sold. Starting with a glass of Oyama Ale and then moving on to 808 ESB and 808 IPA sounds exactly like the kind of lineup that makes you want a drink immediately.
Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store is currently hosting “Tochigi Craft Beer,” a showcase of 29 items from nine breweries across Tochigi Prefecture. The selection centers on bottled and canned beers, ranging from core labels to distinctive limited releases, giving shoppers a compact view of the region’s craft beer scene.
One of the participating breweries is 808 Brewery, based in Oyama City. The brewery was started by Sun Foods, a company rooted in produce and grain distribution, and it has focused on brewing with local resources and Oyama-grown ingredients. Its official site describes it as the first brewery in the southern Tochigi area, with beers such as Oyam Ale, 808 ESB, and 808 IPA in the lineup.
Brewery staff will join the sales floor on August 29 and 30, and tastings are planned on those days. Customers who buy eligible products will also receive an original sticker from the Tochigi Craft Beer Cooperative. It is a straightforward chance to compare what each Tochigi brewery is making right now, in one department-store setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUtsunomiya has a pretty fun beer story right now. Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store is running 29 beers from 9 breweries in its Tochigi craft beer event.
MugiWhat, seriously?! Being able to compare them all at once sounds perfect for people just getting into craft beer!
Hop BroOne brewery to watch is 808 Brewery from Oyama. It was launched by Sun Foods, and they lean into local ingredients and regional farm products.
MugiWait, hold on, what is 808 ESB supposed to mean? That name sounds like a pop quiz just landed in my beer glass!
Hop BroESB is a kind of British-style ale with a nice balance of malt depth and bitterness. The letters look intense, but the flavor idea is actually easy to grasp.
MugiOkay, that suddenly feels less scary! So 808 IPA is probably the hoppier one, and Oyama Ale sounds like the more approachable starting point?
Hop BroThat’s a solid read. 808 is also introduced as the first brewery in southern Tochigi, which makes their local-focused lineup even more interesting.
MugiAnd the event has rows of bottles and cans, right? Regular favorites and limited releases all together sounds dangerously good for my self-control.
Hop BroIt gets better: on August 29 and 30, there’s a tasting plan and the brewery will be at the sales floor too. That makes it way easier to choose with the brewers right there.
MugiAnd buyers also get an original sticker gift? Amazing. Drink something good, buy something good, and somehow leave with more stuff than planned!
Hop BroAt that point, I’m already sold. Starting with a glass of Oyama Ale and then moving on to 808 ESB and 808 IPA sounds exactly like the kind of lineup that makes you want a drink immediately.
