Nagano Brewery announces Father's Day event and second release of Hisho Saison 6%
Nagano Brewery, a brewery-and-farm operation in Ojoji, Nagano City, will host a two-day Father's Day program called 'With Gratitude' on June 20 and 21. The brewery will also start pouring Hisho Saison 6%, brewed with Kijimadaira rice and sake koji from Matsuo, Shinanomachi.
Hop BroHere’s a good one today: Nagano Brewery is rolling out a Father’s Day event on June 20 and 21, and they’re tapping a new beer at the same time.
MugiWait, new beer and event together? That sounds less like a gift for dads and more like a trap designed for me!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Nagano Brewery runs both a farm and brewhouse in Ojojichi, Nagano, so this is a circular brewery kind of project where beer, food, and farm experiences all connect.
MugiWhat does circular brewery even mean? Are the beers going around on a tiny amusement-park ride or what?!
Hop BroClose, but the spinning part is the resources, not the beer. They use what they grow and harvest on-site, which is why they can serve mackerel bamboo soup made with bamboo shoots from their grove.
MugiHold on, mackerel bamboo soup just crashed into the beer story like a plot twist! And with gelato, coffee, and soft drinks too, non-beer people can join in.
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Hisho Saison 6% starting on June 20. It’s the second release, brewed with Kijimadaira Koshihikari rice and sake koji from Matsuo in Shinano, so it’s full of local character.
MugiOkay, but sake koji in a saison? My brain is fermenting just trying to imagine that flavor!
Hop BroA saison is already light, dry, and spicy, and here the rice adds a clean finish while the koji brings a softer layer. So it lands as a summer crusher with real depth.
MugiThen I want the hop-picking experience first, and after that I’m absolutely rewarding myself with a pint like I accomplished serious farm work.
Hop BroAnd there’s also the thank-you gift set with three NAGANO BREWERY beers, a tumbler, and a postcard made with Uchiyama washi, which honestly sounds dangerous for my self-control.
MugiThen it’s settled: a Hisho toast first, a little fake farm pride second, and the Father’s Day gift decisions after that. You and I both want this way too much.
Nagano Brewery, which operates a brewery alongside its own farm in Ojoji, Nagano City, has announced a two-day seasonal event and a new tap release.
'With Gratitude' event
The event runs from 12:00 to 20:00 on June 20 and from 12:00 to 18:00 on June 21. One of the featured dishes is a limited-time saba and bamboo shoot soup made with bamboo shoots harvested from the brewery's own bamboo grove. The lineup also includes gelato made with Shinarip, hazelnut gelato from Shinshu Hashibami Farm, soft drinks, and coffee, making the program accessible to guests who are not drinking beer.
Gift set for takeaway and delivery
The brewery is also offering a 'With Gratitude Gift' for takeaway and delivery. It includes three bottles of Nagano Brewery beer, one original tumbler, and one postcard made with Uchi-yama washi paper featuring the saker falcon motif used in the brewery's environmental conservation activities. Pricing is JPY 6,500 including shipping for delivery and JPY 5,000 for takeaway, with advance contact requested by the day before.
Hisho Saison 6% joins the taps
Starting June 20, Hisho Saison 6% will be available on tap. The beer is brewed with Kijimadaira-grown Koshihikari rice and sake koji from Matsuo in Shinanomachi, and this is the second release following last year's version. The brewery describes it as a refreshing beer with a spicy Saison character, designed for easy drinking after work in the fields.
Nagano Brewery also notes that hop-picking experiences are available in the field next to the brewery. The announcement reflects the brewery's farm-to-brewery approach in Ojoji, bringing beer, food, and agricultural experience together in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a good one today: Nagano Brewery is rolling out a Father’s Day event on June 20 and 21, and they’re tapping a new beer at the same time.
MugiWait, new beer and event together? That sounds less like a gift for dads and more like a trap designed for me!
Hop BroThat’s the appeal. Nagano Brewery runs both a farm and brewhouse in Ojojichi, Nagano, so this is a circular brewery kind of project where beer, food, and farm experiences all connect.
MugiWhat does circular brewery even mean? Are the beers going around on a tiny amusement-park ride or what?!
Hop BroClose, but the spinning part is the resources, not the beer. They use what they grow and harvest on-site, which is why they can serve mackerel bamboo soup made with bamboo shoots from their grove.
MugiHold on, mackerel bamboo soup just crashed into the beer story like a plot twist! And with gelato, coffee, and soft drinks too, non-beer people can join in.
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Hisho Saison 6% starting on June 20. It’s the second release, brewed with Kijimadaira Koshihikari rice and sake koji from Matsuo in Shinano, so it’s full of local character.
MugiOkay, but sake koji in a saison? My brain is fermenting just trying to imagine that flavor!
Hop BroA saison is already light, dry, and spicy, and here the rice adds a clean finish while the koji brings a softer layer. So it lands as a summer crusher with real depth.
MugiThen I want the hop-picking experience first, and after that I’m absolutely rewarding myself with a pint like I accomplished serious farm work.
Hop BroAnd there’s also the thank-you gift set with three NAGANO BREWERY beers, a tumbler, and a postcard made with Uchiyama washi, which honestly sounds dangerous for my self-control.
MugiThen it’s settled: a Hisho toast first, a little fake farm pride second, and the Father’s Day gift decisions after that. You and I both want this way too much.
