Sakazuki Brewing Announces Wa no Bakushu Festival, Joins Sake Yeast Beer Project
Sakazuki Brewing (Adachi, Tokyo) has announced the launch of the circuit event "Wa no Bakushu Festival," which will roll out across Japan in spring 2026. Special craft beers themed around sake yeast can be sampled side by side at the taprooms of participating breweries.
Hop BroAdachi Ward's Sakazuki Brewing has been preparing something for spring. The 2026 Wa no Bakushu Festival is a pretty interesting idea.
MugiWait! Wa no Bakushu Festival already sounds intriguing! What kind of event is it?
Hop BroIt's a circuit event themed around sake yeast. You can visit the participating breweries' taprooms and compare specially brewed beers.
MugiCircuit? Is the beer racing or something? Are we supposed to run and drink it?
Hop BroNo running, just drinking. This time it will be held in stages at about 10 locations nationwide, and the appeal is being able to encounter a local pour at each venue.
MugiI see! But how is sake yeast different from beer yeast?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because the yeast behaves differently, brewers need to think carefully about how fermentation progresses and how aromas come out. In other words, it's a theme where the character of the brew really stands out.
MugiWow, it sounds complicated, but exciting! Hearing that Sakazuki Brewing has an on-site brewery makes me even more eager!
Hop BroIt started in Kitasenju in 2016 and moved to its current location in Adachi Ward in 2020, so it's a community-rooted brewpub. I'm looking forward to seeing how it shows off its on-site brewing strengths through a project like this.
MugiWhen spring comes, I want to try the beers side by side and talk with the brewers too. It feels like each glass has its own story, and now I can't wait to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of thing we should track not just as a place to drink, but as a notable spring project. Sakazuki Brewing's beer is definitely on my radar!
MugiThen I'm in too! Once I hear a tasting journey, there's really no reason not to put it on the calendar!
The brewpub Sakazuki Brewing in Adachi, Tokyo, has announced the upcoming "Wa no Bakushu Festival." Sakazuki Brewing is a brewery-adjacent pub that opened in Kitasenju in 2016 and relocated to its current location in 2020. It is known as a place where guests can enjoy craft beer brewed on-site along with dishes designed to pair with beer.
The newly announced "Wa no Bakushu Festival" is a circuit event themed around sake yeast. According to Choryo Sake Brewery, it will be held in stages from March to April 2026 at the directly operated stores of participating breweries and other venues at roughly 10 locations nationwide. On the day of the event, sake-yeast beers brewed specifically for this project will be served in each region, along with beer comparisons and opportunities to interact with brewers.
What sets Wa no Bakushu Festival apart is that it is not simply a simultaneous rollout, but a format in which participants visit different breweries and taste along the way. Sake yeast differs in character from ordinary beer yeast, and that means special care is needed in brewing and recipe design. With that background in mind, Sakazuki Brewing's participation may also serve as a chance to discover the unique character of its brewing.
As a brewpub rooted in the local community of Adachi Ward, the venue will now show what kind of beer it can present within a nationwide project. As one follows the spring craft beer scene, this is one development worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAdachi Ward's Sakazuki Brewing has been preparing something for spring. The 2026 Wa no Bakushu Festival is a pretty interesting idea.
MugiWait! Wa no Bakushu Festival already sounds intriguing! What kind of event is it?
Hop BroIt's a circuit event themed around sake yeast. You can visit the participating breweries' taprooms and compare specially brewed beers.
MugiCircuit? Is the beer racing or something? Are we supposed to run and drink it?
Hop BroNo running, just drinking. This time it will be held in stages at about 10 locations nationwide, and the appeal is being able to encounter a local pour at each venue.
MugiI see! But how is sake yeast different from beer yeast?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because the yeast behaves differently, brewers need to think carefully about how fermentation progresses and how aromas come out. In other words, it's a theme where the character of the brew really stands out.
MugiWow, it sounds complicated, but exciting! Hearing that Sakazuki Brewing has an on-site brewery makes me even more eager!
Hop BroIt started in Kitasenju in 2016 and moved to its current location in Adachi Ward in 2020, so it's a community-rooted brewpub. I'm looking forward to seeing how it shows off its on-site brewing strengths through a project like this.
MugiWhen spring comes, I want to try the beers side by side and talk with the brewers too. It feels like each glass has its own story, and now I can't wait to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of thing we should track not just as a place to drink, but as a notable spring project. Sakazuki Brewing's beer is definitely on my radar!
MugiThen I'm in too! Once I hear a tasting journey, there's really no reason not to put it on the calendar!
