Brasserie Knot Supports the Introduction of New Brewing Equipment at Kunimare Shuzo in Mashike Town
Brasserie Knot of Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, reported on Instagram on May 5 that it had helped with the newly introduced beer-brewing equipment at Kunimare Shuzo in Mashike Town. A beer hall renovated from a stone storehouse has also opened, adding a new craft beer hub in northern Hokkaido.
Hop BroToday there’s some welcome news for Hokkaido’s craft beer scene. Kunimare Shuzo’s new equipment got a helping hand from Brasserie Knot, right?
MugiWait, what? There’s a story like that in Mashike Town? Saying another friend has joined Hokkaido makes me really excited!
Hop BroExactly. Brasserie Knot is a brewery in Tsurui Village, and it’s a skilled operation that has continued brewing in a repurposed school. Since they have real on-the-ground experience, their startup support is reassuring.
MugiThey make beer in a former school!? That’s basically like the principal being in charge of malt, right?
Hop BroThey’re not quite entrusted with that, but no. The article doesn’t mention the beer name or style yet, but as a new brewing development, it’s pretty exciting.
MugiWow! And Kunimare Shuzo even has Sengokugura Beer Hall, right? Being able to drink it there sounds amazing!
Hop BroYeah, it’s been renovated from a stone storehouse that’s over 100 years old, and the interesting part is being able to enjoy beer in a space full of history. Boats and tools from herring fishing are on display too, so it’s not just a place to drink.
MugiWait, you can drink beer and also tour Hokkaido history? That’s so much information I might get tipsy just from that!
Hop BroBut that abundance of information is what makes it fun. Brasserie Knot also stands for nurturing people and harmony with nature, so they’re good at letting people enjoy the local context as a whole.
MugiThat’s a nice story. Just hearing a new base in northern Hokkaido makes me want to go have another drink.
Hop BroGolden Week tourism is in full swing, so I’d want to check it out on site. Today, I’m already in the mood for a freshly brewed pint.
MugiMe too! If someone says a toast in a stone storehouse, I’d want to fly to Mashike Town right now!
In an Instagram post on May 5, Brasserie Knot said it had helped launch the newly installed beer-brewing equipment at Kunimare Shuzo in Mashike Town. The post said, "Another brewery friend has joined us in Hokkaido," introducing new brewing activity taking place within the prefecture.
At Kunimare Shuzo, the brewery-restaurant "Sengokugura Beer Hall," renovated from a stone storehouse over 100 years old, is already open. Visitors can enjoy freshly brewed beer on the spot, and the venue also displays boats and tools used in herring fishing, creating a space where guests can experience the history of Mashike Town alongside food and drink.
Brasserie Knot is a brewery based in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido, and its official website describes it as "a brewery that nurtures people and lives in harmony with nature." The brewery has a history of continuing to brew in a former elementary school in Tsurui, next to the Kushiro Wetlands, and its support for Kunimare Shuzo can also be seen as an effort that makes use of that on-site experience.
The post also noted that Mashike Town is in the peak of its tourist season and encouraged people to visit during Golden Week. This development, combining a historic building with new brewing equipment, is drawing attention as news that gradually expands the craft beer map of northern Hokkaido.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday there’s some welcome news for Hokkaido’s craft beer scene. Kunimare Shuzo’s new equipment got a helping hand from Brasserie Knot, right?
MugiWait, what? There’s a story like that in Mashike Town? Saying another friend has joined Hokkaido makes me really excited!
Hop BroExactly. Brasserie Knot is a brewery in Tsurui Village, and it’s a skilled operation that has continued brewing in a repurposed school. Since they have real on-the-ground experience, their startup support is reassuring.
MugiThey make beer in a former school!? That’s basically like the principal being in charge of malt, right?
Hop BroThey’re not quite entrusted with that, but no. The article doesn’t mention the beer name or style yet, but as a new brewing development, it’s pretty exciting.
MugiWow! And Kunimare Shuzo even has Sengokugura Beer Hall, right? Being able to drink it there sounds amazing!
Hop BroYeah, it’s been renovated from a stone storehouse that’s over 100 years old, and the interesting part is being able to enjoy beer in a space full of history. Boats and tools from herring fishing are on display too, so it’s not just a place to drink.
MugiWait, you can drink beer and also tour Hokkaido history? That’s so much information I might get tipsy just from that!
Hop BroBut that abundance of information is what makes it fun. Brasserie Knot also stands for nurturing people and harmony with nature, so they’re good at letting people enjoy the local context as a whole.
MugiThat’s a nice story. Just hearing a new base in northern Hokkaido makes me want to go have another drink.
Hop BroGolden Week tourism is in full swing, so I’d want to check it out on site. Today, I’m already in the mood for a freshly brewed pint.
MugiMe too! If someone says a toast in a stone storehouse, I’d want to fly to Mashike Town right now!
