Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing to Make Its First Appearance at Ebina's "BEER KINGDAM" in April
Nagano-based Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing announced that it will set up a booth at the beer event "BEER KINGDAM," held in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, 2026. This will be its first booth in the Kanagawa area, and it plans to serve six varieties, including a JGBA2026 award-winning beer.
Hop BroBreaking news for Ebina craft beer fans! Nagano's Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing is making its first appearance at "BEER KINGDAM" from April 9 to 12, 2026. This is their first landing in the Kanagawa area, and it's seriously exciting.
MugiWait, their first landing!? A four-day event means it's basically a festival every day!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is in front of Lalaport on the west side of JR Ebina Station, and they plan to bring six beers. What's more, it includes a JGBA2026 award-winning beer.
MugiWhat?! I definitely want to drink an award-winning beer! So, what's the beer called? Is it an IPA? A lager?
Hop BroThat's the catch: as of now, the article doesn't say the specific names or style details. It only says, "six varieties including a JGBA2026 award-winning beer."
MugiAww, leaving us hanging! But it said "limited kegs," right? What does that mean exactly?
Hop BroBasically, "limited kegs" means they’re bringing a small number of kegs. Once pouring starts and service continues, popular beers can get kicked, meaning they sell out.
Mugi"Kicked" sounds cool! So if you go at a relaxed pace, your favorite keg might disappear...!
Hop BroExactly. Since this is their first booth in Kanagawa, the attention will be high, so if you want the limited beers, getting there early is the realistic move. Inventory and the beers available may also change from day to day.
MugiWow! Being able to drink Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing from Nagano in Ebina is seriously exciting. April 9 through 12, I'm really clearing my schedule so we can go drink together!
Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing revealed its event appearance in an Instagram post at 9:14 p.m. on February 26, 2026. The venue will be in front of Lalaport on the west side of JR Ebina Station in Ebina City, and the event will run for four days from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12. The event is called "BEER KINGDAM."
According to the post, this will be the brewery's first appearance in the Kanagawa area. Although it is one of the smaller breweries participating, it plans to bring a total of six beers, including limited-keg items. Among those six will also be a JGBA2026 award-winning beer.
Highlights
- First booth in the Kanagawa area
- Four consecutive days of events (April 9-12)
- Six beers planned, including a JGBA2026 award-winning beer
- Limited-keg offerings planned
For Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing, which is based in Nagano, this appearance should be a chance to expand connections beyond the prefecture. It offers the possibility of trying labels that are not often available in distant areas, making it noteworthy for craft beer fans in the greater Tokyo area as well.
Because inventory and the beers being poured may change from day to day during the event, arriving early is the realistic way to target the limited-keg releases. With its first booth in Kanagawa, attention will be on what kind of response Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing receives.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news for Ebina craft beer fans! Nagano's Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing is making its first appearance at "BEER KINGDAM" from April 9 to 12, 2026. This is their first landing in the Kanagawa area, and it's seriously exciting.
MugiWait, their first landing!? A four-day event means it's basically a festival every day!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is in front of Lalaport on the west side of JR Ebina Station, and they plan to bring six beers. What's more, it includes a JGBA2026 award-winning beer.
MugiWhat?! I definitely want to drink an award-winning beer! So, what's the beer called? Is it an IPA? A lager?
Hop BroThat's the catch: as of now, the article doesn't say the specific names or style details. It only says, "six varieties including a JGBA2026 award-winning beer."
MugiAww, leaving us hanging! But it said "limited kegs," right? What does that mean exactly?
Hop BroBasically, "limited kegs" means they’re bringing a small number of kegs. Once pouring starts and service continues, popular beers can get kicked, meaning they sell out.
Mugi"Kicked" sounds cool! So if you go at a relaxed pace, your favorite keg might disappear...!
Hop BroExactly. Since this is their first booth in Kanagawa, the attention will be high, so if you want the limited beers, getting there early is the realistic move. Inventory and the beers available may also change from day to day.
MugiWow! Being able to drink Matsumoto Gakuto Brewing from Nagano in Ebina is seriously exciting. April 9 through 12, I'm really clearing my schedule so we can go drink together!
