Yatsugatake Brewery to Exhibit at Craft Gyoza Festival and THE MEAT OSAKA, Offering Limited Yuzu Kosho Lager
Yatsugatake Brewery announced on Instagram that it will be exhibiting at Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 in Tokyo and THE MEAT OSAKA 2026 in Osaka. At the venues, the brewery will offer a festival-exclusive Yuzu Kosho Lager and run events through May 6.
Hop BroYatsugatake Brewery is heading to Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 and THE MEAT OSAKA 2026 with its festival-exclusive Yuzu Kosho Lager.
MugiWait, so it goes well with both gyoza and meat? And it’s an ultra-limited beer too? Now I’m way too curious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s designed to combine the aroma of yuzu kosho with the crisp finish of a lager, making it an event-friendly beer.
MugiI hear people talk about a lager’s crisp finish a lot, but what does that actually mean? Is it okay to think of it as something easy and refreshing to drink?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it goes down light and doesn't get in the way of food. Since it also carries the sharp aroma of yuzu kosho, it’s a perfect match for gyoza.
MugiI see! Then it should be strong at the meat venue too. If I drank it at THE MEAT OSAKA, I’d definitely be fired up!
Hop BroAnd Yatsugatake Brewery’s specialty is its malty beer brewed at 1,230 meters above sea level in Kiyosato Plateau.
Mugi1,230 meters above sea level sounds like even the air must taste good! Just hearing the brewery in Kiyosato Plateau makes it feel special!
Hop BroFounded in 1997, they also use traditional German decoction brewing, so the malt’s richness and umami really come through. That’s why this limited lager isn’t just some novelty beer.
MugiAt this point, there’s nothing to do but drink it while snacking on gyoza or meat! The event runs through May 6, and I can’t stop thinking, I want to go right now!
Yatsugatake Brewery announced on Instagram that it will be exhibiting at Tokyo's "Craft Gyoza Festival 2026" and Osaka's "THE MEAT OSAKA 2026." In the post, 102 and Futami will join Team Gyoza at the Tokyo venue, while Iino and Shin will be part of Team Meat at the Osaka venue, serving beer at each location.
The highlight is the festival-only "Yuzu Kosho Lager" for the Gyoza Festival and Meat Festival. The post describes it as an "ultra-limited beer" available only during the festival period, and says it is already well received. The drink combines the aroma of yuzu kosho with the crispness of a lager, making it a design suited for events and meant to pair with gyoza and meat dishes.
Yatsugatake Brewery is a brewery located at an altitude of 1,230 meters in Kiyosato Plateau, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Since its founding in 1997, it has emphasized bringing out the richness and umami of malt, and has used traditional German decoction brewing in its process. Under the flagship pilsner and other core and seasonal beers, it operates the "Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown" series.
This post highlights how the brewery's signature malty beers can be enjoyed at outdoor food events. The event runs through May 6. It will be interesting to see how the limited lager is received at both the gyoza and meat venues.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYatsugatake Brewery is heading to Craft Gyoza Festival 2026 and THE MEAT OSAKA 2026 with its festival-exclusive Yuzu Kosho Lager.
MugiWait, so it goes well with both gyoza and meat? And it’s an ultra-limited beer too? Now I’m way too curious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s designed to combine the aroma of yuzu kosho with the crisp finish of a lager, making it an event-friendly beer.
MugiI hear people talk about a lager’s crisp finish a lot, but what does that actually mean? Is it okay to think of it as something easy and refreshing to drink?
Hop BroYeah, roughly speaking, it goes down light and doesn't get in the way of food. Since it also carries the sharp aroma of yuzu kosho, it’s a perfect match for gyoza.
MugiI see! Then it should be strong at the meat venue too. If I drank it at THE MEAT OSAKA, I’d definitely be fired up!
Hop BroAnd Yatsugatake Brewery’s specialty is its malty beer brewed at 1,230 meters above sea level in Kiyosato Plateau.
Mugi1,230 meters above sea level sounds like even the air must taste good! Just hearing the brewery in Kiyosato Plateau makes it feel special!
Hop BroFounded in 1997, they also use traditional German decoction brewing, so the malt’s richness and umami really come through. That’s why this limited lager isn’t just some novelty beer.
MugiAt this point, there’s nothing to do but drink it while snacking on gyoza or meat! The event runs through May 6, and I can’t stop thinking, I want to go right now!
