Kens Brewery to serve commemorative beer "Kankreki Green" on Aug. 2
Kens Brewery in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, will tap a commemorative beer called “Kankreki Green” on August 2 to celebrate “Midori-chan,” who has supported the brewery since its earliest days. The same day also includes “Hiroko’s Summer Party” and a test sale of Shakapann.
Hop BroThere’s a fun new release coming in Sagamihara. Starting August 2 at Ken's Brewery, Kanreki Green starts pouring, a beer made to celebrate Midori-chan turning sixty after supporting the bar since day one.
MugiWait, a beer for a sixtieth birthday? I already love that. The name alone makes me want to order it. What kind of place is Ken's Brewery?
Hop BroIt’s a craft beer bar in Yabe, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara. It opened in 2022, started serving house-made beer in 2024, and usually has around eight taps going.
MugiOoh! But for Kanreki Green, is the style still undisclosed? IPA? Lager? I need answers so I can sleep slightly better.
Hop BroThat’s part of the tease. The style hasn’t been announced yet, but a beer with a story already gives you something to taste before the first sip.
MugiHold on, what does goes on tap even mean? Is the beer making a dramatic entrance with tap shoes?
Hop BroI respect that mental image, but no. It means the keg gets connected and served, basically fresh from the keg on draft.
MugiOkay, got it! And August 2 also has Hiroko's Summer Party plus a test sale of shakapan? That is way too much summer in one day.
Hop BroExactly. Ken's also leans into local food, including dishes with Kozabuta pork, so now I’m thinking about Kozabuta beer pairing and losing focus completely.
MugiThat is unfair in the best way! A birthday-toast pint with food and an event on the same day? I suddenly need to be in Sagamihara.
Hop BroSame. Even with the style still secret, a beer packed with the bond between a place and its people is enough reason to go. On August 2, cheers at Ken's feels like the right plan.
Kens Brewery is a craft-beer bar in Yabe, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara. Its official site says the bar typically keeps about eight craft beers on tap and also serves dishes featuring local ingredients, including Koza pork. The business opened in 2022 and began serving its own house-brewed beers in 2024, building a neighborhood-style brewery with a local identity.
The new tap, “Kankreki Green,” is a commemorative beer created for “Midori-chan,” who has supported the brewery since the beginning. In its announcement, the brewery said that August 2 will already feature “Hiroko’s Summer Party” and a test sale of Shakapann, while this beer will be another major highlight of the day. It is a straightforward but meaningful way to mark a personal milestone in the middle of normal service.
Kens Brewery has long emphasized craft beer paired with local food. For regular customers, that makes a beer like this feel less like a one-off novelty and more like part of the brewery’s ongoing story. On August 2, visitors can expect a day where beer, food, and small event programming come together in a way that fits the brewery’s local, community-oriented character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun new release coming in Sagamihara. Starting August 2 at Ken's Brewery, Kanreki Green starts pouring, a beer made to celebrate Midori-chan turning sixty after supporting the bar since day one.
MugiWait, a beer for a sixtieth birthday? I already love that. The name alone makes me want to order it. What kind of place is Ken's Brewery?
Hop BroIt’s a craft beer bar in Yabe, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara. It opened in 2022, started serving house-made beer in 2024, and usually has around eight taps going.
MugiOoh! But for Kanreki Green, is the style still undisclosed? IPA? Lager? I need answers so I can sleep slightly better.
Hop BroThat’s part of the tease. The style hasn’t been announced yet, but a beer with a story already gives you something to taste before the first sip.
MugiHold on, what does goes on tap even mean? Is the beer making a dramatic entrance with tap shoes?
Hop BroI respect that mental image, but no. It means the keg gets connected and served, basically fresh from the keg on draft.
MugiOkay, got it! And August 2 also has Hiroko's Summer Party plus a test sale of shakapan? That is way too much summer in one day.
Hop BroExactly. Ken's also leans into local food, including dishes with Kozabuta pork, so now I’m thinking about Kozabuta beer pairing and losing focus completely.
MugiThat is unfair in the best way! A birthday-toast pint with food and an event on the same day? I suddenly need to be in Sagamihara.
Hop BroSame. Even with the style still secret, a beer packed with the bond between a place and its people is enough reason to go. On August 2, cheers at Ken's feels like the right plan.
