Nagano Brewery to Release Limited Hazy IPA "Festival" for Its First Anniversary
Nagano Brewery in Nagano City will hold an anniversary festival starting on April 29, when it marks its first year in business. During the event, the brewery will serve a new Hazy IPA called "Festival," along with limited-edition glasses, bottle sales, and guest participation events.
Hop BroNagano City's Nagano Brewery 1st anniversary festival starts on April 29. The highlight is a new Hazy IPA called "Festival."
MugiWhoa! A Hazy IPA called Festival already sounds celebratory! Is it that hazy, juicy kind?
Hop BroExactly. It's a style that tends to bring out tropical aromas and a smooth mouthfeel. And this time it will also be sold in bottles, so you can feel like the party starts the moment you crack one open at home.
MugiBottles too, nice! But I'm curious about the flower on the label. What is the Shinano Lip flower?
Hop BroShinano Lip is one of the hops connected to Nagano Brewery, and what's interesting is how they use hops from their own farm. It's that "circular BREWERY" idea that links the farm and the brewery.
MugiCircular? That's a great word! So you mean they handle it all together, starting from cultivation?
Hop BroExactly. Being able to see the process from ingredient production through brewing is part of the appeal, and the anniversary festival is a perfect chance to enjoy a beer that shows the character of the land.
MugiAnd there's even a limited-edition glass! 1,000 yen for one free beer is a pretty good deal, right?
Hop BroAnd from the second drink onward it's 500 yen, plus the glass is limited to 100, so it's first come, first served. Even from a shop owner's point of view, stuff like this really gets your heart going.
MugiIf there are guest booths too, then it's basically an all-in event! And being open throughout Golden Week is really appreciated.
Hop BroThe hours change by day, so you need to check, but this is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to toast the festival. All right, should we have a drink too?
MugiYeah, I'm in the mood to drink in Nagano's spring today! Festival sounds absolutely delicious!
NAGANO BREWERY (Nagano Brewery), which brews craft beer in Ojoji, Nagano City, will begin an anniversary festival to celebrate its first year in business. According to an Instagram post, the anniversary festival will run from April 29 to May 6, and the brewery plans to stay open throughout Golden Week without any days off.
The main highlight this time is a new product brewed especially for the anniversary festival, "Festival" (Hazy IPA). Sales begin on April 29, and bottle sales will also be available. The flowers on the label are said to be the Shinano Lip hop flowers of the brewery.
During the event, an anniversary-limited original glass will also be sold. It costs 1,000 yen, and with each purchase, one beer of your choice is included for free; from the second drink onward, everything is 500 yen. Only 100 original glasses will be available, so they may sell out early.
Nagano Brewery is based in Ojoji, Nagano City, and promotes a "circular BREWERY" model that makes use of hops and fruit trees from its own farm. By operating the farm and the brewery as one unit, it stands out for connecting ingredient production to beer making. As this brewery celebrates its first anniversary, attention is likely to focus on its first anniversary festival, which pairs a beer different from the regular lineup with an emphasis on the character of the local area.
The anniversary festival will also feature guest booth appearances and hands-on events on different days. Because opening hours vary by day, visitors should check the latest information before coming.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagano City's Nagano Brewery 1st anniversary festival starts on April 29. The highlight is a new Hazy IPA called "Festival."
MugiWhoa! A Hazy IPA called Festival already sounds celebratory! Is it that hazy, juicy kind?
Hop BroExactly. It's a style that tends to bring out tropical aromas and a smooth mouthfeel. And this time it will also be sold in bottles, so you can feel like the party starts the moment you crack one open at home.
MugiBottles too, nice! But I'm curious about the flower on the label. What is the Shinano Lip flower?
Hop BroShinano Lip is one of the hops connected to Nagano Brewery, and what's interesting is how they use hops from their own farm. It's that "circular BREWERY" idea that links the farm and the brewery.
MugiCircular? That's a great word! So you mean they handle it all together, starting from cultivation?
Hop BroExactly. Being able to see the process from ingredient production through brewing is part of the appeal, and the anniversary festival is a perfect chance to enjoy a beer that shows the character of the land.
MugiAnd there's even a limited-edition glass! 1,000 yen for one free beer is a pretty good deal, right?
Hop BroAnd from the second drink onward it's 500 yen, plus the glass is limited to 100, so it's first come, first served. Even from a shop owner's point of view, stuff like this really gets your heart going.
MugiIf there are guest booths too, then it's basically an all-in event! And being open throughout Golden Week is really appreciated.
Hop BroThe hours change by day, so you need to check, but this is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to toast the festival. All right, should we have a drink too?
MugiYeah, I'm in the mood to drink in Nagano's spring today! Festival sounds absolutely delicious!
