Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery Makes Its First Appearance at Metsä Village's "Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey"
Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery, based in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, will make its first appearance at the "Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey" held at Metsä Village in Hanno City. The event will take place on May 23 and 24 and has been announced as the opening-day event of Metsä's Midsummer Festival 2026.
Hop BroSo Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery is making its first appearance at Metsä Village. I think it's interesting that they're joining the Forest and Lake event in Hanno on May 23 and 24.
MugiWow! It's their first appearance, and they're starting with Metsä Village, which is a pretty big venue, right? That feels really special!
Hop BroExactly. And the key point is that they're appearing as part of the opening-day event for Midsummer Festival 2026. Drinking beer in that Nordic-like atmosphere would be enough to lift anyone's mood.
MugiMidsummer Festival? What is that! Just hearing Nordic atmosphere sounds stylish, but how does it connect to beer?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a festival that celebrates the gifts of nature. When a brewery like Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, which pairs perfectly with nature, shows up there, it helps tie the whole venue's atmosphere together beautifully.
MugiAhh, so a brewery from Ogawa Town coming to Hanno's forests and lakes has a really good sense of place!
Hop BroThat's right. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo is based in Ogawa Town, Saitama, and its signature is beer with grain-derived flavors made using cereals grown in its fields. Rather than flashy, it's the kind that's quietly delicious.
MugiBeer made with grains!? That sounds like it might even have a toasty bread-like aroma. I'm curious!
Hop BroThat's a pretty close way to think about it. It doesn't just have malt sweetness; the grain adds depth, so you can expect a gentle, satisfying drinkability. The article doesn't mention specific labels, but that makes it part of the fun on the day.
MugiWow, it makes me want to go with family and friends! If we can enjoy both the event and the beer, we definitely want to line up and drink too!
Last May booth location: Metsä Village
On May 18, Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery announced that it will be participating in the "Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey" to be held at Metsä Village in Hanno City. The post described it as the brewery's "final event appearance in May," and this will be its first time exhibiting there.
The booth will run for two days, May 23 and 24. The event is positioned as the opening-day program of "Midsummer Festival 2026," which begins at Metsä. The post also touched on the atmosphere of Metsä Village, where visitors can enjoy Nordic-inspired lifestyles, and encouraged people to come with family and friends.
Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery is based in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. According to its official website, the brewery was founded on the idea of making beer using grains, including cereals grown in its own fields. Even now, it continues to produce beers that make the most of grain-derived flavors while working closely with Ogawa Town's natural environment and local agricultural products.
This appearance can be seen as a pairing of place-rooted craftsmanship and a venue design that makes use of Metsä Village's natural setting. During the event period, not only craft beer but also Nordic-themed activities and venue programs will continue, so visitors coming for the beer should find plenty more to enjoy during their stay.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo Mugi Zakkoku Kobo Microbrewery is making its first appearance at Metsä Village. I think it's interesting that they're joining the Forest and Lake event in Hanno on May 23 and 24.
MugiWow! It's their first appearance, and they're starting with Metsä Village, which is a pretty big venue, right? That feels really special!
Hop BroExactly. And the key point is that they're appearing as part of the opening-day event for Midsummer Festival 2026. Drinking beer in that Nordic-like atmosphere would be enough to lift anyone's mood.
MugiMidsummer Festival? What is that! Just hearing Nordic atmosphere sounds stylish, but how does it connect to beer?
Hop BroPut simply, it's a festival that celebrates the gifts of nature. When a brewery like Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, which pairs perfectly with nature, shows up there, it helps tie the whole venue's atmosphere together beautifully.
MugiAhh, so a brewery from Ogawa Town coming to Hanno's forests and lakes has a really good sense of place!
Hop BroThat's right. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo is based in Ogawa Town, Saitama, and its signature is beer with grain-derived flavors made using cereals grown in its fields. Rather than flashy, it's the kind that's quietly delicious.
MugiBeer made with grains!? That sounds like it might even have a toasty bread-like aroma. I'm curious!
Hop BroThat's a pretty close way to think about it. It doesn't just have malt sweetness; the grain adds depth, so you can expect a gentle, satisfying drinkability. The article doesn't mention specific labels, but that makes it part of the fun on the day.
MugiWow, it makes me want to go with family and friends! If we can enjoy both the event and the beer, we definitely want to line up and drink too!
