Based in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, MATSURI BREWING announced on Instagram that it will hold its "first tasting festival since the shop renovation and the first one of the new fiscal year."

According to the post, this is a monthly event that both beer experts and beginners can enjoy. Each month has a theme, and the event compares craft beers from Japan and abroad, with commentary from Matsu Brewery's brewer, Maki (@ryomaki7), which is one of its defining features.

This month's theme is ROGUE ALES, a long-established brewery from Oregon, U.S.A. The post notes that the brewery was founded in 1988, is committed to everything from growing its ingredients to brewing, and unexpectedly ceased operations last November. This event is being positioned as a "last chance to taste" its beers.

Event details are as follows.

- Date and time: 4/1 (Wed) from 7:00 p.m.
- Participation fee: 2,500 yen
- Reservation method: DM or open chat

MATSURI BREWING is a microbrewery that champions "craft beer for special occasions, with a somewhat nostalgic and easy-to-drink character." In addition to its own regular beers, it also focuses on creating a place that connects diverse beer cultures from Japan and abroad, and this tasting festival is a strong reflection of that approach. After the renovation, this is an event worth watching as a chance to compare and savor the first drink of the new fiscal year.