Yatsugatake Brewery to Exhibit at Chiba Minato’s “Chiba Beer Fest 2026”
Yatsugatake Brewery, based in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, will exhibit at “Chiba Beer Fest 2026,” to be held on April 25 and 26 at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato. With 20 breweries from across Japan gathering for the event, the brewery’s flagship lager and brand presence are likely to draw renewed attention.
Hop BroYatsugatake Brewery is going to exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026 at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato.
MugiWhat! 20 breweries nationwide are coming together? I’m going to get lost at the venue!
Hop BroIt’s a two-day event on April 25 and 26, with hours from 11:00 to 21:00 on the 25th and 11:00 to 20:00 on the 26th, and it’s only a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station.
MugiA 3-minute walk helps, but what does it mean to focus on lager? Doesn’t lager just mean “light” beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, lager is brewed through slow fermentation at low temperatures, and Yatsugatake Brewery is especially good at that. So the Touchdown character comes through really clearly.
MugiWhoa! Their flagship Pilsner took first place in Japan? That’s almost too strong!
Hop BroExactly. They took first in the pale lager category at the JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2024, and they also have the Kiyosato Lager world top award, so it’s only natural that people see them as a serious contender.
MugiWhat is that? I seriously want to do a tasting comparison! Being able to tour breweries from all over the country at the venue sounds like a dream!
Hop BroAnd this time, what’s especially interesting is checking how Hokuto’s nature and Kiyosato’s local character come through in the flavor. A glass with a sense of place makes my throat want to cheer just hearing about it.
MugiI know! Then I’ll go with the Kiyosato Lager under the sea breeze, and Hop, you’ve got the Pilsner. Deal?
Hop BroSounds good, let’s do that. I want to really savor Yatsugatake Brewery’s quality with a toast in Chiba Minato.
MugiYeah, this is absolutely a we have to go drink it kind of thing!
Event Overview
According to an announcement from AQ Bevolution, “Chiba Beer Fest 2026” will be held on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26 at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato. The venue will host 20 breweries from across Japan, offering craft beer and food. Hours are 11:00 to 21:00 on the 25th and 11:00 to 20:00 on the 26th, and the convenient location, just a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station, is another attraction.
About Yatsugatake Brewery
Yatsugatake Brewery is based in Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and is operated by Moeginomura Co., Ltd. Its brand name is “Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown.” It is characterized by a brewing style centered on lager beers, and its standard “Pilsner” took first place in Japan in the pale lager category at the JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2024. Its “Kiyosato Lager” also won the world’s top award at the World Beer Awards 2023.
Highlights for Beer Drinkers
One of the biggest pleasures of this festival is being able to compare, all at once, breweries with clearly distinct personalities, like Yatsugatake Brewery. The brewery continues to make beer shaped by Hokuto’s natural environment and the character of Kiyosato, and at the venue there will be the enjoyment of seeing which of its beers best expresses those traits. It looks set to be two days where you can enjoy a glass alongside breweries from all over Japan, under the sea breeze of Chiba Minato.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYatsugatake Brewery is going to exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026 at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato.
MugiWhat! 20 breweries nationwide are coming together? I’m going to get lost at the venue!
Hop BroIt’s a two-day event on April 25 and 26, with hours from 11:00 to 21:00 on the 25th and 11:00 to 20:00 on the 26th, and it’s only a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station.
MugiA 3-minute walk helps, but what does it mean to focus on lager? Doesn’t lager just mean “light” beer?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, lager is brewed through slow fermentation at low temperatures, and Yatsugatake Brewery is especially good at that. So the Touchdown character comes through really clearly.
MugiWhoa! Their flagship Pilsner took first place in Japan? That’s almost too strong!
Hop BroExactly. They took first in the pale lager category at the JAPAN BREWERS CUP 2024, and they also have the Kiyosato Lager world top award, so it’s only natural that people see them as a serious contender.
MugiWhat is that? I seriously want to do a tasting comparison! Being able to tour breweries from all over the country at the venue sounds like a dream!
Hop BroAnd this time, what’s especially interesting is checking how Hokuto’s nature and Kiyosato’s local character come through in the flavor. A glass with a sense of place makes my throat want to cheer just hearing about it.
MugiI know! Then I’ll go with the Kiyosato Lager under the sea breeze, and Hop, you’ve got the Pilsner. Deal?
Hop BroSounds good, let’s do that. I want to really savor Yatsugatake Brewery’s quality with a toast in Chiba Minato.
MugiYeah, this is absolutely a we have to go drink it kind of thing!
