Ishiyama Rock Brewery to join Otsu station market on Aug. 21
The Otsu-based Ishiyama Rock Brewery will appear at the Night Side Dishes Market at Otsu Ekimae Hiroba, just north of JR Otsu Station, on Friday, Aug. 21, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The lineup includes four beers: Ishiyama Rock IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, and Weizen.
Hop BroThere’s a very good reason to stop by the station tonight: on August 21 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the plaza right by JR Otsu Station North Exit, Ishiyama Rock Brewery is popping up at the Night Side-Dish Marche snack festival.
MugiWhat! Craft beer right outside the station? That is an after-work detour emergency.
Hop BroAnd the beer list is strong, with four core lineup beers: Ishiyama Rock IPA, Ishiyama Rock Hazy IPA, Ishiyama Rock Pale Ale, and Ishiyama Rock Weizen.
MugiWait, wait, I know IPA, but what even is a Hazy IPA? It sounds like a boss monster hiding in fog!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is a cloudy, juicy style with softer bitterness, so it’s easier to enjoy those fruity aromas without getting smacked by harsh bitterness.
MugiOhh, that sounds beginner-friendly! But then I hear about banana notes in Weizen and suddenly this beer sounds like the fruit aisle?!
Hop BroThat comes from yeast esters, basically aroma compounds made by yeast that can come across like banana or clove, even when no actual fruit is added.
MugiWhat is that! Yeast can do all that? Invisible artisan behavior right there. It’s honestly more productive than me.
Hop BroIshiyama Rock Brewery is based by the gate of Ishiyama-dera, and they’re aiming for easy local craft beer people can enjoy casually, so a station-front event really fits them.
MugiAnd with all the festival food, this has to be fun. An IPA-to-Weizen tasting run sounds like the fastest way to pick a favorite.
Hop BroThey’ll show the tent location on the venue image too, so casual station-side bar hopping is absolutely the vibe. I already want my first pour to be the Hazy IPA.
MugiI’m starting with the Weizen! I want a glass tonight so badly now that I can already picture us cheering at Otsu Station North Exit.
Ishiyama Rock Brewery, based near the gate of Ishiyama-dera Temple in Otsu, Shiga, will set up at the Night Side Dishes Market, or Otsumami Festa, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The venue is Otsu Ekimae Hiroba, right by the north exit of JR Otsu Station. The event is organized by the Otsu Kakehashi Project.
According to the brewery’s Instagram post, the beers scheduled for sale are `Ishiyama Rock IPA`, `Ishiyama Rock Hazy IPA`, `Ishiyama Rock Pale Ale`, and `Ishiyama Rock Weizen`. The brewery also noted that its tent location will be shown in the event image, making the setup easy to find for visitors arriving at the station area.
Ishiyama Rock Brewery was created with a simple aim: to make good craft beer that people can enjoy casually in their own community. The brewery operates from the Ishiyama-dera temple gate area, where it runs both a taproom and a brewery. Its original brewery opened in April 2025, and the brand has continued to build a local presence through beer and regional events.
For beer fans, this is a chance to taste the brewery’s core lineup in a relaxed market setting. Paired with event food, the four beers should offer a clear look at the brewery’s range, from hop-forward IPA to wheat beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a very good reason to stop by the station tonight: on August 21 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the plaza right by JR Otsu Station North Exit, Ishiyama Rock Brewery is popping up at the Night Side-Dish Marche snack festival.
MugiWhat! Craft beer right outside the station? That is an after-work detour emergency.
Hop BroAnd the beer list is strong, with four core lineup beers: Ishiyama Rock IPA, Ishiyama Rock Hazy IPA, Ishiyama Rock Pale Ale, and Ishiyama Rock Weizen.
MugiWait, wait, I know IPA, but what even is a Hazy IPA? It sounds like a boss monster hiding in fog!
Hop BroA Hazy IPA is a cloudy, juicy style with softer bitterness, so it’s easier to enjoy those fruity aromas without getting smacked by harsh bitterness.
MugiOhh, that sounds beginner-friendly! But then I hear about banana notes in Weizen and suddenly this beer sounds like the fruit aisle?!
Hop BroThat comes from yeast esters, basically aroma compounds made by yeast that can come across like banana or clove, even when no actual fruit is added.
MugiWhat is that! Yeast can do all that? Invisible artisan behavior right there. It’s honestly more productive than me.
Hop BroIshiyama Rock Brewery is based by the gate of Ishiyama-dera, and they’re aiming for easy local craft beer people can enjoy casually, so a station-front event really fits them.
MugiAnd with all the festival food, this has to be fun. An IPA-to-Weizen tasting run sounds like the fastest way to pick a favorite.
Hop BroThey’ll show the tent location on the venue image too, so casual station-side bar hopping is absolutely the vibe. I already want my first pour to be the Hazy IPA.
MugiI’m starting with the Weizen! I want a glass tonight so badly now that I can already picture us cheering at Otsu Station North Exit.
