MBW'26 Held at Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing, with pfiou, 100, and BOKKER on Tap
Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge published a post looking back on MOUNTAIN BEER WEEKEND'26. Over four days, it served 21 varieties, letting visitors enjoy labels such as pfiou, 100, and BOKKER one after another.
Hop BroThe MBW'26 recap from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge was pretty intense.
MugiWhoa, 21 varieties over four days!? It feels like the drinkers' stamina was being put to the test!
Hop BroStarting with 16 varieties and then mixing in early-tapped releases is the nice part. That’s what you call a lineup that never gets boring.
MugiEarly-tapped releases? What is that! Does opening them ahead of time really make them feel that special?
Hop BroExactly. It’s like bringing out a new keg before or during the event. This time they even featured a carefully made beer like pfiou, with package secondary fermentation.
MugiPackage secondary fermentation sounds powerful just from the name! Does that mean maturing it in the bottle or keg?
Hop BroThat’s right. It tends to add depth not just to carbonation but also to aroma and mouthfeel, and you can really see the layers in pfiou.
MugiOhhh! Then the nitro version of 100 is probably all about that creamy foam, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the three-way tasting of BOKKER was amazing too, because you could enjoy the differences between CO2, nitro, and real ale.
MugiSame beer, different expression? That’s cheating! It’s so interesting that the pour can make it seem like a different person!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, being able to drink casually at the wooden counter near Aizutajima Station, with snacks you bring from a supermarket or convenience store, is part of the BeerFridge vibe.
MugiI love that feeling of locals and travelers gathering together. A great Fukushima moment like that means it’s my turn next.
Looking Back on MOUNTAIN BEER WEEKEND'26
In a post from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge, the brewery expressed thanks to the visitors and vendors who came to MOUNTAIN BEER WEEKEND'26, and offered a concrete look at the event itself. Beer was served in 21 varieties over four days. Starting with 16 varieties and mixing in some early-tapped releases, the lineup was designed to keep drinkers engaged.
The post highlights three beers: "pfiou," matured through secondary fermentation in the package; a nitro version of "100," touted for its smooth mouthfeel; and a tasting comparison of "BOKKER." BOKKER was poured in three different serving styles: CO2, nitro, and real ale, letting people enjoy how the same beer can show different expressions depending on the pour, gas pressure, and serving temperature.
A BeerFridge-Like Place to Enjoy a Pint
Taproom BeerFridge is a brewpub near Aizutajima Station. Surrounded by wooden counters and benches, the space has a warmth that reflects the owner’s background in the lumber business, and it offers a calm atmosphere where you can focus on the beer. In place of snacks, it’s casual enough that you can buy something from a nearby supermarket or convenience store and bring it in, which says a lot about the shop’s laid-back vibe.
At the event, the emphasis was not only on beer, but also on sharing the delicious food and fun things that Fukushima and Minamiaizu have to offer. Centered on craft beer, it was a post that conveyed the appeal of the taproom as a place where local residents and travelers naturally gather.
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Hop BroThe MBW'26 recap from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Taproom BeerFridge was pretty intense.
MugiWhoa, 21 varieties over four days!? It feels like the drinkers' stamina was being put to the test!
Hop BroStarting with 16 varieties and then mixing in early-tapped releases is the nice part. That’s what you call a lineup that never gets boring.
MugiEarly-tapped releases? What is that! Does opening them ahead of time really make them feel that special?
Hop BroExactly. It’s like bringing out a new keg before or during the event. This time they even featured a carefully made beer like pfiou, with package secondary fermentation.
MugiPackage secondary fermentation sounds powerful just from the name! Does that mean maturing it in the bottle or keg?
Hop BroThat’s right. It tends to add depth not just to carbonation but also to aroma and mouthfeel, and you can really see the layers in pfiou.
MugiOhhh! Then the nitro version of 100 is probably all about that creamy foam, right?
Hop BroExactly. And the three-way tasting of BOKKER was amazing too, because you could enjoy the differences between CO2, nitro, and real ale.
MugiSame beer, different expression? That’s cheating! It’s so interesting that the pour can make it seem like a different person!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, being able to drink casually at the wooden counter near Aizutajima Station, with snacks you bring from a supermarket or convenience store, is part of the BeerFridge vibe.
MugiI love that feeling of locals and travelers gathering together. A great Fukushima moment like that means it’s my turn next.
