Shonan Beer to Host 25-Beer Oktoberfest in Chigasaki for Its 30th Anniversary
Shonan Beer will host Oktoberfest 2026 at Kumazawa Shuzo in Chigasaki from October 10 to 12, 2026. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the three-day event will feature 25 beers, including regular and limited releases.
Hop BroShonan Beer is celebrating its 30th anniversary event in Chigasaki.
MugiWhat?! How many beers are we talking about—festival-scale drinking?
Hop BroIt’s Oktoberfest 2026, held at Kumazawa Brewery from October 10 to 12, 2026.
MugiA three-day holiday beer festival! Shonan Beer sounds perfect for a coastal pint mood!
Hop BroThey’ll pour a record-breaking 25 different beers, from classics to anniversary-only releases.
MugiTwenty-five?! If I order them all, I’ll become best friends with the menu!
Hop BroThe real standout is an eight-year-aged sour ale being unveiled at the event.
MugiEight years?! Does that mean they aged a sour beer for eight whole years?
Hop BroExactly. Aging lets acidity and aroma layer gradually into a mellow, complex flavor—depth made by time.
MugiWow! Even beer needs a long vacation. That makes it feel surprisingly sentimental before the first sip!
Hop BroAlso look for the Harvest Hop Pale Ale, brewed with Chigasaki-grown whole Cascade hops.
MugiWhole hops? What’s that—are the hops reporting in intact?
Hop BroPretty much! They’re dried hop flowers kept whole, not powdered or extracted. With gentle bitterness and bright aroma, it’s made for easy sipping.
MugiLive music, chef-made food, and stalls in green-filled Kumazawa Brewery—then we simply have to raise a glass!
Shonan Beer, the Chigasaki-based brewery in Kanagawa, will hold Kumazawa Shuzo Oktoberfest 2026 from Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 2026.
The event celebrates Shonan Beer’s 30th anniversary and will bring together 25 beers, the largest lineup in the brewery’s history. Visitors will be able to taste beers released throughout the year alongside special anniversary offerings.
One highlight is an eight-year-aged sour ale, which will be unveiled at the festival. Another featured beer is Harvest Hop Pale Ale, brewed with locally grown Cascade whole hops from Chigasaki. Designed with restrained bitterness, it combines the fresh aroma of Cascade hops with the distinctive character of fresh hops in an approachable pale ale.
The festival will take over the grounds of Kumazawa Shuzo, where guests can enjoy beer surrounded by greenery, live music, chef-created dishes, and food stalls. The setting brings together the atmosphere of a brewery, sake brewery, and restaurant, offering a distinctly local way to experience Shonan Beer.
Located in Kagawa, Chigasaki, Shonan Beer is known for brewing with regional ingredients and water. For the autumn holiday weekend, the festival offers beer lovers an opportunity to compare a wide range of beers while celebrating three decades of brewing in Shonan.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShonan Beer is celebrating its 30th anniversary event in Chigasaki.
MugiWhat?! How many beers are we talking about—festival-scale drinking?
Hop BroIt’s Oktoberfest 2026, held at Kumazawa Brewery from October 10 to 12, 2026.
MugiA three-day holiday beer festival! Shonan Beer sounds perfect for a coastal pint mood!
Hop BroThey’ll pour a record-breaking 25 different beers, from classics to anniversary-only releases.
MugiTwenty-five?! If I order them all, I’ll become best friends with the menu!
Hop BroThe real standout is an eight-year-aged sour ale being unveiled at the event.
MugiEight years?! Does that mean they aged a sour beer for eight whole years?
Hop BroExactly. Aging lets acidity and aroma layer gradually into a mellow, complex flavor—depth made by time.
MugiWow! Even beer needs a long vacation. That makes it feel surprisingly sentimental before the first sip!
Hop BroAlso look for the Harvest Hop Pale Ale, brewed with Chigasaki-grown whole Cascade hops.
MugiWhole hops? What’s that—are the hops reporting in intact?
Hop BroPretty much! They’re dried hop flowers kept whole, not powdered or extracted. With gentle bitterness and bright aroma, it’s made for easy sipping.
MugiLive music, chef-made food, and stalls in green-filled Kumazawa Brewery—then we simply have to raise a glass!
