Mashiko Beer Trail to Bring Three Breweries to Mingel Venue
Mingel has shared the venue map and vendor information for Mashiko Beer Trail, taking place in Mashiko, Tochigi, on October 10–11, 2026. Visitors can walk between four venues while enjoying beers from nine breweries alongside local food, ceramics, clothing, and books.
Hop BroMashiko is turning into a beer-walk festival: Mashiko Beer Trail takes place on October 10 and 11.
MugiWhat? I think of Mashiko for pottery, but we can walk around drinking beer? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroThe four venues sit within roughly one kilometer, with nine participating breweries. It is designed for autumn strolling and tasting comparisons.
MugiThat is the perfect walking distance! But where do we start tasting? I feel like I’ll get deliciously lost!
Hop BroStart at Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread. It brings together local Mingel, Utsunomiya’s Blue Magic, and Koriyama’s Pirono Beer—three breweries in one spot.
MugiFarmhouse? Do they milk beer from cows? What is that, the beer-cow method?
Hop BroNo milking involved! “Farmhouse” suggests brewing connected to local food and daily life. Mingel is a brewery centered on beer and bread.
MugiI see! There are books, vintage clothes, okonomiyaki, and bread with the beer too. It sounds like the detours are the main event!
Hop BroExactly. Sixteen food and retail vendors are planned overall, and a shuttle from Mashiko Station is expected to cost 200 yen each way.
MugiThen let’s admire pottery, snack on bread, and toast with Mingel beer in autumn Mashiko. I want to go drink now!
Mashiko Beer Trail, a craft beer event designed around walking through the town, will take place in Mashiko, Tochigi, on October 10 and 11, 2026. The event will run from 11:00 to 17:00 on both days. Mingel has released a venue map introducing the four locations and their participating vendors.
The venues are Starnet Zone, Komine-gama／nagi, Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread, and Tsukamoto Hontaku. Located within roughly a one-kilometer area, they can be visited on foot while exploring Mashiko in the autumn. Nine breweries from inside and outside Tochigi are scheduled to participate, joined by 16 food, retail, and culture-focused vendors.
Three breweries at Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread
Mingel’s own venue, Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread, will feature Mingel from Mashiko, Blue Magic from Utsunomiya, and Pirono Beer from Koriyama. The lineup offers an opportunity to compare beers from three different brewing backgrounds in one location.
The venue will also host people book store from Tsukuba, mews used clothing from Utsunomiya, okonomiyaki restaurant ARIGATO from Moka, and Zofan Chii from Mashiko. EAZY PIZZA is scheduled for October 10 only, while Younobi will appear on October 11. The venue’s appeal extends beyond beer, bringing together books, vintage clothing, and food.
Based in Mashiko, Mingel builds its identity around beer and bread, creating products connected to everyday local life. The Farmhouse beer&bread setting reflects that approach, offering visitors a chance to experience the brewery together with the food culture and atmosphere of its home region.
A shuttle bus is scheduled to run from Mashiko Station for a fee of 200 yen. Since vendor lineups and transport details may change, visitors should check the official event account before attending.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMashiko is turning into a beer-walk festival: Mashiko Beer Trail takes place on October 10 and 11.
MugiWhat? I think of Mashiko for pottery, but we can walk around drinking beer? That sounds amazing!
Hop BroThe four venues sit within roughly one kilometer, with nine participating breweries. It is designed for autumn strolling and tasting comparisons.
MugiThat is the perfect walking distance! But where do we start tasting? I feel like I’ll get deliciously lost!
Hop BroStart at Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread. It brings together local Mingel, Utsunomiya’s Blue Magic, and Koriyama’s Pirono Beer—three breweries in one spot.
MugiFarmhouse? Do they milk beer from cows? What is that, the beer-cow method?
Hop BroNo milking involved! “Farmhouse” suggests brewing connected to local food and daily life. Mingel is a brewery centered on beer and bread.
MugiI see! There are books, vintage clothes, okonomiyaki, and bread with the beer too. It sounds like the detours are the main event!
Hop BroExactly. Sixteen food and retail vendors are planned overall, and a shuttle from Mashiko Station is expected to cost 200 yen each way.
MugiThen let’s admire pottery, snack on bread, and toast with Mingel beer in autumn Mashiko. I want to go drink now!
