Ohmi Beer to Join Kyoto Sustainable Beer Festival on March 20
Ohmi Beer (Shiga) announced its participation in the "Sustainable x Craft Beer" event to be held on March 20 at Totoya Kyoto in Kyoto. According to the post, six breweries from across Japan will gather, and brewer talks plus food service are also planned. Admission is free.
Hop BroBig news from Kyoto: Ohmi Beer is joining the "Sustainable x Craft Beer" festival at Totoya Kyoto on March 20, 2026.
MugiWhat! Ohmi Beer is the brewery in Shiga, right? Being able to meet them in Kyoto is amazing!
Hop BroExactly, and it's 15:00-21:00 with free admission. Nara Brewing, AtsumiHanto Beer, Kotokotobeer, Jokata Beer, and Kamikatsu Beer will also be there, making six breweries from across Japan.
MugiWhat, that's basically a festival! But what exactly is "Sustainable x Craft Beer"? Is it like being eco-friendly while drinking?
Hop BroThat's exactly it. They say there will be brewer talks sharing practices like ingredient sourcing, energy-conscious operations, and waste reduction. Since the venue has a zero-waste orientation, it's an event where you can taste the philosophy too.
MugiWait, "zero-waste oriented" sounds like a final-boss term out of nowhere!
Hop BroIt sounds complicated, but basically it means running the event so as not to generate as much trash. For example, careful container choices or food service that reduces ingredient waste. The feature is that you can see what's behind the beer too.
MugiWow! It's great that you can hear not just about drinking, but also the makers' thinking. So, have the beer names been announced yet?
Hop BroNot yet. The specific beers and styles seem to be announced on the day, but the guide says the setup is for tasting each brewery's individuality. In other words, comparative tasting is the main attraction.
MugiThe fact they haven't announced it yet makes it even more exciting! On March 20, let's start with a glass from Ohmi Beer at Totoya Kyoto and go for all six breweries!
An Instagram post by Kyoto zero-waste supermarket Totoya Kyoto (posted February 20, 2026 at 18:59) announced a spring craft beer event. The theme is "Sustainable x Craft Beer."
Event details are as follows.
- Date: March 20
- Time: 15:00-21:00
- Venue: Totoya Kyoto
- Admission: Free
The post says brewers will be invited from breweries across Japan so visitors can hear from them while drinking beer. In addition to food service, a talk event centered on sustainable initiatives is also planned, with practices such as raw material sourcing, energy-conscious operations, and waste reduction expected to be shared.
The participating breweries listed were Nara Brewing (Nara), AtsumiHanto Beer (Aichi), Ohmi Beer (Shiga), Kotokotobeer (Kyoto), Jokata Beer (Osaka), and Kamikatsu Beer (Tokushima), six in total. Ohmi Beer is a craft brewery based in Shiga, and its official website also highlights brewing activities rooted in the local community. For beer fans in the Kansai region, it looks like an opportunity to compare the flavors and philosophies of multiple breweries, including Ohmi Beer, all at once.
For details, please check follow-up announcements from the organizers and each brewery.
References:
- Instagram post
- Ohmi Beer official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news from Kyoto: Ohmi Beer is joining the "Sustainable x Craft Beer" festival at Totoya Kyoto on March 20, 2026.
MugiWhat! Ohmi Beer is the brewery in Shiga, right? Being able to meet them in Kyoto is amazing!
Hop BroExactly, and it's 15:00-21:00 with free admission. Nara Brewing, AtsumiHanto Beer, Kotokotobeer, Jokata Beer, and Kamikatsu Beer will also be there, making six breweries from across Japan.
MugiWhat, that's basically a festival! But what exactly is "Sustainable x Craft Beer"? Is it like being eco-friendly while drinking?
Hop BroThat's exactly it. They say there will be brewer talks sharing practices like ingredient sourcing, energy-conscious operations, and waste reduction. Since the venue has a zero-waste orientation, it's an event where you can taste the philosophy too.
MugiWait, "zero-waste oriented" sounds like a final-boss term out of nowhere!
Hop BroIt sounds complicated, but basically it means running the event so as not to generate as much trash. For example, careful container choices or food service that reduces ingredient waste. The feature is that you can see what's behind the beer too.
MugiWow! It's great that you can hear not just about drinking, but also the makers' thinking. So, have the beer names been announced yet?
Hop BroNot yet. The specific beers and styles seem to be announced on the day, but the guide says the setup is for tasting each brewery's individuality. In other words, comparative tasting is the main attraction.
MugiThe fact they haven't announced it yet makes it even more exciting! On March 20, let's start with a glass from Ohmi Beer at Totoya Kyoto and go for all six breweries!
