ISEKADO to Exhibit at CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA ’26 in Maibara
ISEKADO announced that it will participate in "CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA ’26," to be held on March 20, 2026 at the Maibara City Hall Convention Hall in Shiga Prefecture. With eight breweries, including Nagahama Roman Beer and Hikone Beer, gathering together, it looks set to be a day to enjoy craft beer on the first day of the three-day weekend.
Hop BroMugi-chan, CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA ’26 is coming to Shiga. It’s on Friday, March 20, from 12:00 to 19:00 at the Maibara City Hall Convention Hall!
MugiWhat! Right in the middle of the first day of the three-day weekend! Craft beer from noon to night? That’s basically a win already.
Hop BroAnd there are eight breweries overall. Nagahama Roman Beer, Hikone Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, OUR BREWING, BREW CLASSIC, ISEKADO, TALL BOYS BREWING, and 3TREE BREWERY!
MugiThat’s so fancy! But the beer names haven’t been announced, right? I’m excited to find out what we can drink!
Hop BroThat’s the good part too. The point is being able to compare each brewery’s house style. It’s super interesting when you can see the differences in fermentation profiles.
MugiWait, fermentation profiles? That suddenly sounds like science class! What’s actually different in terms of taste?
Hop BroSimply put, it refers to the aroma and flavor tendencies that come from the yeast and the brewing process. Even within craft beer, you can find distinct personalities, from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied.
MugiOhhh! So tasting them at the venue and then checking again at the Naiku-mae store is a great idea!
Hop BroExactly. If you know ISEKADO’s home base, that festival beer feels like it’s connected through the experience.
MugiI’ve got the venue memorized now: 1016 Maibara, Maibara City. On the day, we’ve got to show up right at noon!
Hop BroAlright, first we’ll hit the breweries that catch our eye, then at the end we’ll decide on our favorites in a tasting strategy meeting.
MugiIt’s settled! Just thinking about it makes my throat feel dry already - I want a drink right now!
In an Instagram post, Isekado Brewery revealed information about its participation in "CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA ’26". The event will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 19:00, at Maibara City Hall Convention Hall (1016 Maibara, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture).
The eight breweries listed in this announcement are as follows:
- Nagahama Roman Beer
- Hikone Beer
- FLORA FERMENTATION
- OUR BREWING
- BREW CLASSIC
- ISEKADO
- TALL BOYS BREWING
- 3TREE BREWERY
No individual beer names were disclosed in the post, but the lineup brings together a wide variety of makers, mainly from Shiga and the Tokai region, so there should be plenty of opportunities for side-by-side tastings. It is an event where you can enjoy each brewery’s house style and brewing character across a single venue.
Isekado Brewery's Naiku-mae Store is a beer pub located in the Ise Jingu Inner Shrine area. It is known as a place where you can regularly experience ISEKADO’s beer culture, and keeping event information like this in mind also broadens the enjoyment of comparing a drink at the store with a tasting at the festival. For anyone who wants to experience a number of breweries they are curious about all at once on the first day of the holiday, this is a noteworthy event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA ’26 is coming to Shiga. It’s on Friday, March 20, from 12:00 to 19:00 at the Maibara City Hall Convention Hall!
MugiWhat! Right in the middle of the first day of the three-day weekend! Craft beer from noon to night? That’s basically a win already.
Hop BroAnd there are eight breweries overall. Nagahama Roman Beer, Hikone Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, OUR BREWING, BREW CLASSIC, ISEKADO, TALL BOYS BREWING, and 3TREE BREWERY!
MugiThat’s so fancy! But the beer names haven’t been announced, right? I’m excited to find out what we can drink!
Hop BroThat’s the good part too. The point is being able to compare each brewery’s house style. It’s super interesting when you can see the differences in fermentation profiles.
MugiWait, fermentation profiles? That suddenly sounds like science class! What’s actually different in terms of taste?
Hop BroSimply put, it refers to the aroma and flavor tendencies that come from the yeast and the brewing process. Even within craft beer, you can find distinct personalities, from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied.
MugiOhhh! So tasting them at the venue and then checking again at the Naiku-mae store is a great idea!
Hop BroExactly. If you know ISEKADO’s home base, that festival beer feels like it’s connected through the experience.
MugiI’ve got the venue memorized now: 1016 Maibara, Maibara City. On the day, we’ve got to show up right at noon!
Hop BroAlright, first we’ll hit the breweries that catch our eye, then at the end we’ll decide on our favorites in a tasting strategy meeting.
MugiIt’s settled! Just thinking about it makes my throat feel dry already - I want a drink right now!