Shizuoka's Hansharo Beer Announces Canned Beer Launch on March 9, and Expresses Gratitude to Crowdfunding Supporters
The craft brewery Hansharo Beer in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced that it will release canned beer starting Monday, March 9, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign for bringing the beer to cans drew strong support, and a March 7 official post thanked supporters and partner shops. The brewery also signaled its continued commitment to delivering "delicious beer."
Hop BroHansharo Beer in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka, started selling canned beer on March 9, 2026!
MugiWait, Hansharo Beer is that brewery near the historic Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, right? They finally made it into cans!?
Hop BroExactly. The article doesn't put individual brand names front and center yet, but it's a new development as "Hansharo Beer canned beer." In style, it's centered on Hansharo's craft ale lineup, and it's a milestone that expands both the core and limited releases into cans.
MugiWow! But why is this such big news?
Hop BroThey ran a crowdfunding campaign to make the cans happen, and not just regular supporters but liquor stores and restaurants backed it too. In the official March 7 post, they clearly expressed their thanks under "SPECIAL THANKS."
MugiThat’s intense... It really feels like the drinkers, the shops, and the brewery were all on the same team.
Hop BroAnd with cans, managing dissolved oxygen in packaging is crucial. If that part is dialed in, the way the aroma comes through is completely different.
MugiWhat? I’ve only ever seen "dissolved oxygen" on science tests!
Hop BroSimply put, it means taking care not to introduce extra oxygen into the beer. It suppresses oxidation and preserves the freshness of the hops' aroma and flavor. Hansharo Beer's spring-water brewing also becomes easier to enjoy in cans.
MugiI get it! So this is what they mean by tradition and innovation. I want to drink it already, let’s toast with Hansharo Beer cans tonight!
On its official website article, "Thank you for your support of our crowdfunding!!" (published March 7, 2026), Hansharo Beer (Shizuoka) announced the release date for its canned beer as Monday, March 9, 2026.
For the crowdfunding campaign carried out in preparation for canning, support came not only from general backers but also from many stakeholders, including liquor retailers and restaurants. In the article, the brewery listed the names of its collaborators under "SPECIAL THANKS," making clear its gratitude to the community that supported the project. Rather than simply announcing a new product, the piece shows how the local community, sales floor, and drinkers together helped push the can launch forward.
Hansharo Beer is a brewery operated by Kuraya Narusawa, which has long run its business in front of the Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace in Shizuoka. In its official introduction, the brewery places the historical character of Nirayama, Izu, at the heart of the brand while pursuing a brewing philosophy that balances "tradition and innovation." Its lineup of regular beers named after locally connected figures, along with limited-time releases, is another defining feature of how it connects regional context with craft beer culture.
The brewery also works with high-quality spring water and develops a wide range of recipes suited to small-scale brewing. This canned beer release marks a milestone in bringing the flavors once enjoyed mainly on-site, or through draft and bottles, into a more accessible format. Hansharo Beer's next pint is likely to draw attention as a new point of contact for craft beer from Izu.
Reference: Hansharo Beer official news (https://kuraya-narusawa.co.jp/brewing/2026/03/3968/) / Hansharo Beer official site (http://www.kuraya-narusawa.co.jp/brewing/)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHansharo Beer in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka, started selling canned beer on March 9, 2026!
MugiWait, Hansharo Beer is that brewery near the historic Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace, right? They finally made it into cans!?
Hop BroExactly. The article doesn't put individual brand names front and center yet, but it's a new development as "Hansharo Beer canned beer." In style, it's centered on Hansharo's craft ale lineup, and it's a milestone that expands both the core and limited releases into cans.
MugiWow! But why is this such big news?
Hop BroThey ran a crowdfunding campaign to make the cans happen, and not just regular supporters but liquor stores and restaurants backed it too. In the official March 7 post, they clearly expressed their thanks under "SPECIAL THANKS."
MugiThat’s intense... It really feels like the drinkers, the shops, and the brewery were all on the same team.
Hop BroAnd with cans, managing dissolved oxygen in packaging is crucial. If that part is dialed in, the way the aroma comes through is completely different.
MugiWhat? I’ve only ever seen "dissolved oxygen" on science tests!
Hop BroSimply put, it means taking care not to introduce extra oxygen into the beer. It suppresses oxidation and preserves the freshness of the hops' aroma and flavor. Hansharo Beer's spring-water brewing also becomes easier to enjoy in cans.
MugiI get it! So this is what they mean by tradition and innovation. I want to drink it already, let’s toast with Hansharo Beer cans tonight!
