Kirizumi Brewery to Make Its First Appearance at CRAFT BEER HOUSE '26 Spring, Serving Four Taps
In the brewery lineup announcement published by CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki on March 21, Kirizumi Brewery of Gunma was announced as a participant. The up-and-coming brewery, which opened in summer 2025, will take on a full-scale beer festival for the first time at the 2026 spring event in Takasaki.
Hop BroBreaking news, Mugi-chan, Kirizumi Brewery is making its debut at "CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring"!
MugiWait, what! First-ever full-scale beer festival appearance right off the bat? That's a big stage!
Hop BroIt's being held at the plaza in front of Takasaki City Hall, on May 23 (Sat) from 12:00-18:00 and May 24 (Sun) from 11:00-17:00. Admission is free, but you need a unified reuse cup.
MugiOhhh! A reuse cup is required? That's eco-friendly. So what beers can we actually drink?
Hop BroThey’re planning to serve four taps that day, and one of them is apparently a "debut beer" brewed specially for the event. The label and style are a surprise for the day!
MugiWhat?! The style hasn't been announced? That makes it even more intriguing. And what did you mean by "clean and delicate" earlier?
Hop BroThat comes down to how they design the fermentation profile. In other words, they keep off-flavors down and let the aroma stand out, so it's easy to drink, yet the finish still leaves an impression.
MugiA fermentation profile sounds like a resume, but it’s really more like a flavor blueprint!
Hop BroA new brewery near Yokokawa Station has been brewing there since summer 2025, drawing on the water and air of the land backed by Usui Pass. That's pretty exciting.
MugiA chance to taste Gunma's new brewer all at once over two days? We have to clear our schedule and go drink together!
Kirizumi Brewery (霧積ブルワリー) has been confirmed as a vendor for the craft beer event "CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring," held in Takasaki, Gunma. According to a vendor-introduction post on the organizer's Instagram, this will be the brewery's first-ever event participation.
Event Overview
- Dates: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12:00-18:00; Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11:00-17:00
- Venue: Shiroato Park, plaza in front of Takasaki City Hall (33-13 Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki City)
- Admission: Free
- Note: A "unified reuse cup" is required to purchase drinks
About Kirizumi Brewery
Kirizumi Brewery opened in summer 2025 near Yokokawa Station on the Shinetsu Line. Set against the Usui Pass, the brewery makes beer while drawing on the water and air of the surrounding mountains. It is introduced as a brewery that pays close attention to both ingredients and brewing methods, aiming for a clean, delicate, yet memorable flavor.
What Will Be Served That Day
In the vendor comment, the brewery says it plans to pour four taps on the day. All of them are recommended offerings, and one of the beers is expected to be an "exclusive debut" brew made specifically for this event. As spring arrives after the brewery's opening, it will be interesting to see what kind of pour it brings to a full-scale beer festival.
This looks like a two-day event worth checking out for craft beer fans in and outside the prefecture, as it offers a chance to taste a newly emerging Gunma brewer in a well-rounded lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news, Mugi-chan, Kirizumi Brewery is making its debut at "CRAFT BEER HOUSE takasaki '26 Spring"!
MugiWait, what! First-ever full-scale beer festival appearance right off the bat? That's a big stage!
Hop BroIt's being held at the plaza in front of Takasaki City Hall, on May 23 (Sat) from 12:00-18:00 and May 24 (Sun) from 11:00-17:00. Admission is free, but you need a unified reuse cup.
MugiOhhh! A reuse cup is required? That's eco-friendly. So what beers can we actually drink?
Hop BroThey’re planning to serve four taps that day, and one of them is apparently a "debut beer" brewed specially for the event. The label and style are a surprise for the day!
MugiWhat?! The style hasn't been announced? That makes it even more intriguing. And what did you mean by "clean and delicate" earlier?
Hop BroThat comes down to how they design the fermentation profile. In other words, they keep off-flavors down and let the aroma stand out, so it's easy to drink, yet the finish still leaves an impression.
MugiA fermentation profile sounds like a resume, but it’s really more like a flavor blueprint!
Hop BroA new brewery near Yokokawa Station has been brewing there since summer 2025, drawing on the water and air of the land backed by Usui Pass. That's pretty exciting.
MugiA chance to taste Gunma's new brewer all at once over two days? We have to clear our schedule and go drink together!
