ForestBrewing to join Izumi Craft Beer Fest 2026 on July 11-12
ForestBrewing, based in Kawasaki Town, Miyagi, announced on Instagram that it will take part in Izumi Craft Beer Fest 2026 on July 11 and 12 in Sendai’s Izumi Ward. The event also features live jazz, making it a two-day showcase for regional craft beer.
Hop BroMugi, Izumi Craft Beer Fest 2026 is the one to watch. Forest Brewing is pouring there on July 11 and 12 at isMe! Oheso Hiroba in Sendai's Izumi Ward.
MugiWhat, with live jazz too? That is not just a beer festival, that is a full-on stylish summer trap!
Hop BroAnd Forest Brewing in Kawasaki is worth knowing. They are a Miyagi brewery that started brewing in May 2023 near North Zao, using local snowmelt water.
MugiWait, beer made with firewood? What does that even mean? Are lumberjacks just standing there cheering on the boil?
Hop BroNot quite that magical. What stands out is their European lager focus, tied to a brewery identity built around forests, wood, and environmental care.
MugiThere it is again, European lager focus! That sounds like a craft beer exam I forgot to study for!
Hop BroSimple version: they make a lot of clean, crisp drinkers. Think the German pilsner Kikorino Pilsner, the Helles Asagiri no Helles, and the Dunkel Takibi no Dunkel.
MugiOkay, those names are cinematic! Takibi no Dunkel sounds like the ending of a campfire movie and I have not even had a sip yet.
Hop BroAnd it does not stop there. They also have Yuhi no IPA and Hoshizora no Weizen, so lager fans, hop lovers, and wheat beer people all get something.
MugiEven if the tap list is still secret, knowing the backstory first makes every pour feel more vivid. I would be imagining the whole forest with each sip.
Hop BroPlus it runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with last call at 6:30. I already want to start with Kikorino Pilsner and drift into Yuhi no IPA with jazz in the background.
MugiI am fully ready for a summer Sendai toast now. Forest Brewing just made me seriously want to go drink this festival.
Event Details
ForestBrewing said it will join Izumi Craft Beer Fest 2026, held on July 11-12 at isMe! Oheso Hiroba in Sendai’s Izumi Ward. The event runs from 11:00 to 19:00, with last orders at 18:30. Live jazz is scheduled as well, giving the festival a city-center atmosphere built around beer, food, and music.
A Brewery Rooted in Miyagi
ForestBrewing is based in Kawasaki Town, Miyagi. On its official website, the brewery describes itself as making "craft beer brewed with firewood" at the foot of the North Zao area, using meltwater from the Zao Mountains and a production model tied to its firewood business. Brewing began in May 2023, and the brewery has positioned itself around both environmental awareness and distinct beer character.
A Broad Range of Styles
Its lineup includes beers such as the German pilsner Kokoriko no Pilsner, the Helles Asagiri no Helles, the Dunkel Takibi no Dunkel, the IPA Yuyake no IPA, and the Weizen Hoshizora no Weizen. ForestBrewing has also emphasized European-style lagers alongside more familiar modern styles.
What to Watch For
The post does not specify which beers will be poured at the festival, but knowing the brewery’s background adds context to every glass. For ForestBrewing, a downtown beer festival is a natural stage to show how its wood-linked brewing concept translates into flavor. For beer fans, that makes this a stop worth watching closely.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, Izumi Craft Beer Fest 2026 is the one to watch. Forest Brewing is pouring there on July 11 and 12 at isMe! Oheso Hiroba in Sendai's Izumi Ward.
MugiWhat, with live jazz too? That is not just a beer festival, that is a full-on stylish summer trap!
Hop BroAnd Forest Brewing in Kawasaki is worth knowing. They are a Miyagi brewery that started brewing in May 2023 near North Zao, using local snowmelt water.
MugiWait, beer made with firewood? What does that even mean? Are lumberjacks just standing there cheering on the boil?
Hop BroNot quite that magical. What stands out is their European lager focus, tied to a brewery identity built around forests, wood, and environmental care.
MugiThere it is again, European lager focus! That sounds like a craft beer exam I forgot to study for!
Hop BroSimple version: they make a lot of clean, crisp drinkers. Think the German pilsner Kikorino Pilsner, the Helles Asagiri no Helles, and the Dunkel Takibi no Dunkel.
MugiOkay, those names are cinematic! Takibi no Dunkel sounds like the ending of a campfire movie and I have not even had a sip yet.
Hop BroAnd it does not stop there. They also have Yuhi no IPA and Hoshizora no Weizen, so lager fans, hop lovers, and wheat beer people all get something.
MugiEven if the tap list is still secret, knowing the backstory first makes every pour feel more vivid. I would be imagining the whole forest with each sip.
Hop BroPlus it runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with last call at 6:30. I already want to start with Kikorino Pilsner and drift into Yuhi no IPA with jazz in the background.
MugiI am fully ready for a summer Sendai toast now. Forest Brewing just made me seriously want to go drink this festival.
