808 Brewery to Join Tochigi’s Local Sake Festival in Utsunomiya
The Tochigi Local Sake Cheers Festa 2026 will be held at Orion Square in Utsunomiya on July 10 and 11. 808 Brewery from Oyama will take part, bringing its locally minded craft beers to a festival that brings together sake, craft beer, and wine from across Tochigi.
Hop BroUtsunomiya is about to get lively, because Kanpai Festa 2026 is bringing in 808 Brewery.
MugiWait! 808 Brewery is that Oyama brewery that uses local ingredients, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s happening at Orion Square on July 10 and 11, 2026, with 30 sake breweries plus 11 craft breweries and 4 wineries.
MugiNo way! 11 craft breweries sounds less like tasting and more like a stamina challenge!
Hop BroAnd 808’s lineup is the fun part: Oyama Ale, 808 ESB, 808 IPA all heading in different directions flavor-wise.
MugiHold on, 808 ESB sounds more like a secret code than a beer! What is that?
Hop BroESB is a British-style ale, and the easy way to think about it is malty depth with a fuller, toastier character.
MugiOhh, so IPA is the hop aroma blast, and ESB is the richer, rounder one?
Hop BroThat’s basically it. And 808 is built around Drink Local, so you’re tasting the region’s crops and story at the same time.
MugiAnd there’s local food too, so this is basically a full Tochigi experience for both the glass and the stomach!
Hop BroRight. Friday starts at 5 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., and Orion Square is going to be the place to make the rounds.
MugiThen it’s settled! Oyama Ale first, IPA next, ESB after that, and I want a pint now!
Event Overview
The Tochigi Local Sake Cheers Festa 2026 will take place at Orion Square in Utsunomiya on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026. The event gathers breweries, sake makers, and wineries from across Tochigi, with 30 sake breweries, 11 craft breweries, and four wineries represented. Food made with Tochigi ingredients will also be available at the venue.
About 808 Brewery
808 Brewery is a craft brewery based in Oyama, Tochigi. It was started by Sun Foods, a company rooted in produce and rice distribution, and its brewing philosophy centers on “Drink Local.” The brewery focuses on using local agricultural products in its beer, and is introduced as the first brewery in the southern Tochigi area.
Why It Matters
For this festival, 808 Brewery joins a wider lineup of producers from across the prefecture. That makes the event a good place to compare how different ingredients, brewing ideas, and local identities show up in the glass.
808 Brewery’s lineup includes Oyamay Ale, 808 ESB, and 808 IPA, each with a distinct character. Beyond the beer itself, the festival offers a chance to understand the brewery’s local context and the broader Tochigi drinking culture in one place.
Event details
- Dates: July 10, 2026, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; July 11, 2026, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Venue: Orion Square, 8-3 Enomachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi
- Highlights: Sales of Tochigi sake, craft beer, and wine, plus food made with local ingredients
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroUtsunomiya is about to get lively, because Kanpai Festa 2026 is bringing in 808 Brewery.
MugiWait! 808 Brewery is that Oyama brewery that uses local ingredients, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s happening at Orion Square on July 10 and 11, 2026, with 30 sake breweries plus 11 craft breweries and 4 wineries.
MugiNo way! 11 craft breweries sounds less like tasting and more like a stamina challenge!
Hop BroAnd 808’s lineup is the fun part: Oyama Ale, 808 ESB, 808 IPA all heading in different directions flavor-wise.
MugiHold on, 808 ESB sounds more like a secret code than a beer! What is that?
Hop BroESB is a British-style ale, and the easy way to think about it is malty depth with a fuller, toastier character.
MugiOhh, so IPA is the hop aroma blast, and ESB is the richer, rounder one?
Hop BroThat’s basically it. And 808 is built around Drink Local, so you’re tasting the region’s crops and story at the same time.
MugiAnd there’s local food too, so this is basically a full Tochigi experience for both the glass and the stomach!
Hop BroRight. Friday starts at 5 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m., and Orion Square is going to be the place to make the rounds.
MugiThen it’s settled! Oyama Ale first, IPA next, ESB after that, and I want a pint now!
