Setouchi Brewery Announces It Will Exhibit at Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026
Setouchi Brewery (Takamatsu, Kagawa) announced on Instagram that it will be exhibiting at the "Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026," scheduled for May 2026. The post also revealed the venue, dates, and ticket information, along with the brewery's brewing philosophy that reflects the character of the Setouchi region.
Hop BroBig news for today: Setouchi Brewery announced that it’s setting up at the "Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026"!
MugiWait, craft beer after a bath in Kyoto? That’s basically an instant win! When is it happening?
Hop BroIt’s on May 2 and 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. The venue is the futsal court at Fushimi Riki no Yu in Fushimi, and admission is free while food and drinks use tickets.
MugiNice! Drinking outside after a bath sounds amazing. And free admission makes it easy to go!
Hop BroWhat’s more, this is Exhibiting Brewery Introduction No. 21, and the festival as a whole will have a record-breaking 25 breweries. Advance tickets have been on sale since March 1, with Standard, Premium, and Beginners options.
MugiA Beginners ticket is super helpful! But what kind of beer does Setouchi Brewery make? Any beer names or styles?
Hop BroTheir core is "SETOUCHI BEER." It’s a craft beer style that expresses regional character through a terroir-inspired approach, weaving in the scenery, climate, and culture of the Seto Inland Sea.
MugiWhat is that! Terroir suddenly sounds like a wine word!
Hop BroSimply put, it means turning the character of a place into flavor. And since they handle planning, brewing, canning, and shipping all in-house, their quality control is seriously strong.
MugiGot it, it’s a trip to drink the Seto Inland Sea in Kyoto! Hop, let’s do a tasting on the day. I want that post-bath drink right now!
In a post at 18:01 on March 12, Setouchi Brewery shared information about its first appearance at a beer festival in the Kansai region. The event announced was the "Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026", taking place on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00 (last order at 19:30). The venue is the futsal court at "Fushimi Riki no Yu" in Fushimi, Kyoto. Admission is free, and food and drinks are ticket-based.
This post was published as "Exhibiting Brewery Introduction No. 21," and it also announced that the festival will be made up of a record-high 25 breweries. Advance tickets have been on sale since March 1, with three types available: Standard, Premium, and Beginners.
In the brewery's comment included in the post, it explained that it brews beer based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, drawing on the scenery, climate, and culture of the Seto Inland Sea. Through SETOUCHI BEER, it expressed a desire to share the appeal of the region's nature and culture. This aligns with the company's official message of "expressing the rich nature and culture of the Seto Inland Sea through craft beer." In addition, the company says on its official site that it handles everything in-house, from planning and brewing to canning and shipping, giving it a distinct identity not only in terms of locality but also in quality control.
How will craft beer from the Seto Inland Sea be received at a major Kyoto festival? It looks set to be a booth worth watching, not only for tasting side by side at the venue, but also for how the brewery translates its regional character into each glass.
Reference Links
- Instagram post
- Setouchi Brewery official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news for today: Setouchi Brewery announced that it’s setting up at the "Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026"!
MugiWait, craft beer after a bath in Kyoto? That’s basically an instant win! When is it happening?
Hop BroIt’s on May 2 and 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. The venue is the futsal court at Fushimi Riki no Yu in Fushimi, and admission is free while food and drinks use tickets.
MugiNice! Drinking outside after a bath sounds amazing. And free admission makes it easy to go!
Hop BroWhat’s more, this is Exhibiting Brewery Introduction No. 21, and the festival as a whole will have a record-breaking 25 breweries. Advance tickets have been on sale since March 1, with Standard, Premium, and Beginners options.
MugiA Beginners ticket is super helpful! But what kind of beer does Setouchi Brewery make? Any beer names or styles?
Hop BroTheir core is "SETOUCHI BEER." It’s a craft beer style that expresses regional character through a terroir-inspired approach, weaving in the scenery, climate, and culture of the Seto Inland Sea.
MugiWhat is that! Terroir suddenly sounds like a wine word!
Hop BroSimply put, it means turning the character of a place into flavor. And since they handle planning, brewing, canning, and shipping all in-house, their quality control is seriously strong.
MugiGot it, it’s a trip to drink the Seto Inland Sea in Kyoto! Hop, let’s do a tasting on the day. I want that post-bath drink right now!
