Suginoya Beer Workshop to Hold 2026 Brewery Open House on 12 Days, Previewing Sake Brewery Garten
Suginoya Beer Workshop (Suginoya Beer) in Itoshima, Fukuoka, announced in an article published on February 3, 2026 that it would hold the "2026 Suginoya Brewery Open House." Held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from January 31 to March 1, for a total of 12 days, the event served as a pre-opening showcase for the Sake Brewery Garten, scheduled to grand open in April.
Hop Bro】【Suginoya Beer Workshop (Suginoya Beer) in Itoshima, Fukuoka, held its 2026 brewery open house for a total of 12 days, limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from January 31 to March 1!
MugiWhat, 12 days!? That sounds like a festival! So what’s special this time?
Hop BroThe theme is "Let’s enjoy the pre-opening Sake Brewery Garten!" They’re giving visitors an early look at the Sake Brewery Garten before its grand opening in April, so it’s basically like "experiencing the future base while tasting along the way."
MugiOhh, getting in early sounds exciting! But with a pre-opening, are there any inconveniences?
Hop BroThey’ve explained that clearly too: since it’s operating as a temporary setup during the period, there may be some operational inconveniences. Pretty honest operation, right?
MugiThat actually makes me trust them more! So, what about the beer!? As a craft beer fan, that part matters most!
Hop BroThe highlight is the launch of the barrel-draft-exclusive "Garten Lager"! It’s a lager, and it’s draft-only, so it’s "a glass you can only drink on site." It’s part of a lineup you can enjoy together with new sake, nama-zake, and limited-edition sake.
MugiWait, what does "barrel-draft-exclusive" mean!? So they’re not selling it in cans or bottles?
Hop BroExactly. It means it’s served only from a keg through a tap. Freshness and carbonation are everything, and it’s designed to be completed together with the on-site experience at the Sake Brewery Garten. Also, the regular all-you-can-fill sake lees event is paused during the brewery open house period, with a separate announcement planned for March. There’s also a direct bus, so you can taste-test with peace of mind!
MugiA brewery founded in Meiji 3 layering new experiences on top of its history... that’s so moving! Hop, should we start getting ready to go? I definitely want to drink the Garten Lager!
According to event information released by Suginoya Beer Workshop, a sake brewery in Fukuoka Prefecture, the 2026 brewery open house was held for a total of 12 days, limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, March 1.
This time’s theme was "Let’s enjoy the pre-opening Sake Brewery Garten!". The Sake Brewery Garten, scheduled to fully open in April, was shown to brewery open house visitors ahead of time and operated as a temporary setup during the event. Visitors were also informed in advance that some operational inconveniences might occur.
One noteworthy point is that there were strong beer-related topics as well, not just sake. In addition to freshly pressed new sake from this season, the venue offered nama-zake and limited-edition sake. At the Sake Brewery Garten, the barrel-draft-exclusive "Garten Lager" was also unveiled, promoted as a drink that could only be tasted on site.
On the other hand, there was a change to one of the regular programs. The announcement clearly stated that the "all-you-can-fill sake lees" event would not be held during the brewery open house period. It is being prepared separately for March, with plans to provide a new announcement later.
For access, direct Suginoya bus service was also announced. For visitors looking to enjoy tastings, the expanded transportation options were an important point not to miss.
Suginoya says on its official website that it is a sake brewery based in Fukuoka, Hakata, and Itoshima, founded in Meiji 3, and that it produces sake, local sake, and craft beer. This brewery open house, which layers a new experience hub called the Sake Brewery Garten onto a long brewing history, seems to have been an event that signaled the brewery’s next phase.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop Bro】【Suginoya Beer Workshop (Suginoya Beer) in Itoshima, Fukuoka, held its 2026 brewery open house for a total of 12 days, limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from January 31 to March 1!
MugiWhat, 12 days!? That sounds like a festival! So what’s special this time?
Hop BroThe theme is "Let’s enjoy the pre-opening Sake Brewery Garten!" They’re giving visitors an early look at the Sake Brewery Garten before its grand opening in April, so it’s basically like "experiencing the future base while tasting along the way."
MugiOhh, getting in early sounds exciting! But with a pre-opening, are there any inconveniences?
Hop BroThey’ve explained that clearly too: since it’s operating as a temporary setup during the period, there may be some operational inconveniences. Pretty honest operation, right?
MugiThat actually makes me trust them more! So, what about the beer!? As a craft beer fan, that part matters most!
Hop BroThe highlight is the launch of the barrel-draft-exclusive "Garten Lager"! It’s a lager, and it’s draft-only, so it’s "a glass you can only drink on site." It’s part of a lineup you can enjoy together with new sake, nama-zake, and limited-edition sake.
MugiWait, what does "barrel-draft-exclusive" mean!? So they’re not selling it in cans or bottles?
Hop BroExactly. It means it’s served only from a keg through a tap. Freshness and carbonation are everything, and it’s designed to be completed together with the on-site experience at the Sake Brewery Garten. Also, the regular all-you-can-fill sake lees event is paused during the brewery open house period, with a separate announcement planned for March. There’s also a direct bus, so you can taste-test with peace of mind!
MugiA brewery founded in Meiji 3 layering new experiences on top of its history... that’s so moving! Hop, should we start getting ready to go? I definitely want to drink the Garten Lager!
