Kuriyama Craft to Open a Pop-Up at Maoi-no-Oka Park Roadside Station on March 7
The Hokkaido craft brewery Kuriyama Craft will set up at “KURIYAMA POP UP in MAOI” on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The venue is the second floor of the Center House at Maoi-no-Oka Park Roadside Station, and the brewery announced that it will sell five kinds of canned beer, including seasonal limited releases.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hokkaido’s Kuriyama Craft is setting up at “KURIYAMA POP UP in MAOI” on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00. The venue is the second floor of the Center House at Maoi-no-Oka Park Roadside Station, in the fireplace lounge “Makibiba”!
MugiWhat! A craft beer pop-up at a roadside station!? And a fireplace lounge sounds way too good, doesn’t it?
Hop BroWhat’s really exciting this time is the spring-limited “Harugasumi” making its event debut. They’re also bringing the winter-limited “Fuyushogun,” plus the regular favorites “Matsukaze322,” “InsPirAtion,” and “Hitowa Sore o Weizen to Yobu.” That makes five varieties in total!
MugiNo way! Being able to drink spring and winter at the same time is the best kind of seasonal glitch!
Hop BroAnd here’s the key point: everything is being sold in cans. Since it’s not draft service, the lineup is more about taking it home and enjoying a leisurely tasting comparison than grabbing a pint on the spot.
MugiHuh? I hear “draft” a lot, but what’s the actual difference? Do cans lose out?
Hop BroGood question! Draft means beer served fresh from a keg, while cans are easier to carry and easier to keep at a stable temperature. In this case, the setup is geared toward buying at the event and enjoying it at home with food.
MugiI see! Then “Hitowa Sore o Weizen to Yobu.” sounds like it would be a winner with sausages at home! ...That name is way too strong for a Weizen!
Hop BroWeizen is a style that uses wheat malt, and it tends to have a soft mouthfeel and a fruity aroma. Since Kuriyama Craft is a brewery from Kuriyama, one of the charms of this pop-up is that you can also visit other shops from Kuriyama at the same time.
MugiI’ve decided! I’m going early to secure “Harugasumi” and line up all five cans for a tasting comparison. Big bro Hop, you’ve already checked your throat in on-site, haven’t you!
Kuriyama Craft has announced its event appearance information on Instagram. According to the post, the event will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00. The venue is the fireplace lounge “Makibiba” on the second floor of the Center House at Maoi-no-Oka Park Roadside Station, and the event is titled “KURIYAMA POP UP in MAOI.”
What stands out in this announcement is the movement around seasonal limited beers. The post says that the spring-only “Harugasumi” will make its first appearance at the event, and the winter-only “Fuyushogun,” which has also been well received, is planned to be sold as well. In addition, the brewery says it will bring a total of five varieties, including the regular and popular beers “Matsukaze322,” “InsPirAtion,” and “Hitowa Sore o Weizen to Yobu.”
All items will be sold in cans. That means the lineup is geared not toward draft service at the venue, but toward buying for home use or takeout. Being able to easily pick up multiple cans for a tasting comparison also seems likely to be part of the appeal of this pop-up sale.
Kuriyama Craft is a brewery in Kuriyama, Hokkaido. This project is being announced not simply as a standalone appearance by the brewery, but as a pop-up gathering local Kuriyama businesses. For visitors coming for craft beer, it should be a chance to enjoy regional food and merchandise as well. If you are aiming for the spring-only debut release, it would be wise to arrive early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hokkaido’s Kuriyama Craft is setting up at “KURIYAMA POP UP in MAOI” on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00. The venue is the second floor of the Center House at Maoi-no-Oka Park Roadside Station, in the fireplace lounge “Makibiba”!
MugiWhat! A craft beer pop-up at a roadside station!? And a fireplace lounge sounds way too good, doesn’t it?
Hop BroWhat’s really exciting this time is the spring-limited “Harugasumi” making its event debut. They’re also bringing the winter-limited “Fuyushogun,” plus the regular favorites “Matsukaze322,” “InsPirAtion,” and “Hitowa Sore o Weizen to Yobu.” That makes five varieties in total!
MugiNo way! Being able to drink spring and winter at the same time is the best kind of seasonal glitch!
Hop BroAnd here’s the key point: everything is being sold in cans. Since it’s not draft service, the lineup is more about taking it home and enjoying a leisurely tasting comparison than grabbing a pint on the spot.
MugiHuh? I hear “draft” a lot, but what’s the actual difference? Do cans lose out?
Hop BroGood question! Draft means beer served fresh from a keg, while cans are easier to carry and easier to keep at a stable temperature. In this case, the setup is geared toward buying at the event and enjoying it at home with food.
MugiI see! Then “Hitowa Sore o Weizen to Yobu.” sounds like it would be a winner with sausages at home! ...That name is way too strong for a Weizen!
Hop BroWeizen is a style that uses wheat malt, and it tends to have a soft mouthfeel and a fruity aroma. Since Kuriyama Craft is a brewery from Kuriyama, one of the charms of this pop-up is that you can also visit other shops from Kuriyama at the same time.
MugiI’ve decided! I’m going early to secure “Harugasumi” and line up all five cans for a tasting comparison. Big bro Hop, you’ve already checked your throat in on-site, haven’t you!
