Kirizumi Brewery to begin retail sales at Takasaki’s Maruoka on July 18
Kirizumi Brewery, based in Annaka, Gunma, will start carrying its beers at Maruoka, a gourmet supermarket in Takasaki. The launch will take place on Saturday, July 18, with five beers debuting at the store.
Hop BroTakasaki’s beer shelves are about to get a lot more interesting, because Kirizumi Brewery will start in-store sales at gourmet supermarket Maruoka on July 18 during its anniversary festival.
MugiWhat, seriously? That’s a big deal! It used to be hard to grab unless you went to Annaka, and now you can buy it in Takasaki?
Hop BroExactly, and the fact that the debut happens at the Maruoka anniversary festival makes it even better. That store is known for strict selection, so getting on the shelf is a milestone by itself.
MugiWow! Selling at a supermarket sounds casual, but getting chosen sounds tough. And starting with five beers at launch? They’re not messing around!
Hop BroThe lineup is Session Pale Ale, Weizen, California Common, Lager, and Belgian Wit. They picked beers that have already been popular in the taproom and at restaurants.
MugiHold on, what even is California Common? Is that a place, a beer, or am I supposed to picture a surfboard right now?
Hop BroThe name sounds flashy, but it’s basically a hybrid kind of flavor: brewed with ale yeast, yet it still has some crisp lager-like character. Toasty, approachable, and a little geeky in a good way.
MugiWhat is that, a secret overachiever? Then Weizen and Belgian Wit must also each have their own personality, so a tasting comparison sounds really fun!
Hop BroAnd Kirizumi Brewery said the deal was decided after tasting, which says a lot. They’re also expected to be at the store on the 18th, so you might even get on-site samples if something catches your eye.
MugiThen I need to clear a seat in my shopping basket for beer immediately! Watching a hometown brewery have its moment while I aim to conquer all five sounds perfect.
Hop BroA local Gunma brewery connecting with a food-focused Takasaki shop is just a good story. Reading this already makes me want to run to the beer aisle.
MugiSame here! On July 18, I can already picture myself locking eyes with those cans at Maruoka. I am officially craving a drink now.
Kirizumi Brewery has announced that its beers will soon be sold at Maruoka, a gourmet supermarket in Takasaki, Gunma. The first in-store appearance is set for Maruoka’s anniversary event on Saturday, July 18. For customers, that means Kirizumi’s beers should become easier to buy outside Annaka, where the brewery is based.
Maruoka is known for carefully selecting products from across Japan. In Kirizumi Brewery’s post, the brewery said it was able to secure the deal after a tasting session and described the decision as both surprising and gratifying. The brewery also noted that it had long admired Maruoka’s beer selection.
The first lineup will include five beers:
- Session Pale Ale
- Weizen
- California Common
- Lager
- Belgian Wit
According to the post, these were chosen from beers that have also been well received at the taproom and restaurant. Brewery staff will be on-site on July 18, and visitors who are curious about the lineup will be able to ask questions and try samples. The move gives local beer fans in Gunma another place to find Kirizumi’s beers, while connecting a small regional brewery with a retailer known for its selective curation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTakasaki’s beer shelves are about to get a lot more interesting, because Kirizumi Brewery will start in-store sales at gourmet supermarket Maruoka on July 18 during its anniversary festival.
MugiWhat, seriously? That’s a big deal! It used to be hard to grab unless you went to Annaka, and now you can buy it in Takasaki?
Hop BroExactly, and the fact that the debut happens at the Maruoka anniversary festival makes it even better. That store is known for strict selection, so getting on the shelf is a milestone by itself.
MugiWow! Selling at a supermarket sounds casual, but getting chosen sounds tough. And starting with five beers at launch? They’re not messing around!
Hop BroThe lineup is Session Pale Ale, Weizen, California Common, Lager, and Belgian Wit. They picked beers that have already been popular in the taproom and at restaurants.
MugiHold on, what even is California Common? Is that a place, a beer, or am I supposed to picture a surfboard right now?
Hop BroThe name sounds flashy, but it’s basically a hybrid kind of flavor: brewed with ale yeast, yet it still has some crisp lager-like character. Toasty, approachable, and a little geeky in a good way.
MugiWhat is that, a secret overachiever? Then Weizen and Belgian Wit must also each have their own personality, so a tasting comparison sounds really fun!
Hop BroAnd Kirizumi Brewery said the deal was decided after tasting, which says a lot. They’re also expected to be at the store on the 18th, so you might even get on-site samples if something catches your eye.
MugiThen I need to clear a seat in my shopping basket for beer immediately! Watching a hometown brewery have its moment while I aim to conquer all five sounds perfect.
Hop BroA local Gunma brewery connecting with a food-focused Takasaki shop is just a good story. Reading this already makes me want to run to the beer aisle.
MugiSame here! On July 18, I can already picture myself locking eyes with those cans at Maruoka. I am officially craving a drink now.
