Details Announced for the Gogo Island Event: "Hime Mead" Project at Gogoshima Beer Farm
For the "Hime Mead" event to be held at Gogoshima Beer Farm on Ehime’s Gogo Island, a March 9 post outlined how to get there and what the day’s program will include. In addition to an easy route by ferry, the event is presented as a full-day experience combining a bee talk, a special lunch, and an art exhibition.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about the "Hime Mead" event at Gogoshima Beer Farm on Ehime’s Gogo Island, and it’s pretty interesting. The March 9 announcement gives specific details, from how to get there to how to enjoy the day!
MugiReally? Even the directions? Island events sound like they’d be hard to get to!
Hop BroThat’s the considerate part. You take Iyotetsu to Takahama Port, then the ferry takes about 10 minutes, and once you arrive, the venue is within walking distance. The route is laid out really cleanly.
MugiWow! So I could probably get there at “Level 1 lost” difficulty! So, is "Hime Mead" beer?
Hop BroGood question. Hime Mead is a "mead," meaning an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey. What’s special this time is that both mead and craft beer will be served on tap.
MugiWhat? Mead on tap!? You look like you’re about to start talking about “fermentation-derived aromas” too!
Hop BroYou got me. Simply put, it has the soft aroma of honey, and not just sweetness but a lightness too. Gogoshima Beer Farm values a flavor that doesn’t tire you out, so it pairs well with food.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And there’s a bee talk, Nagumo’s special lunch, BeeCamp honey raw sweets, and even a `kirinpicnic` art exhibition? That’s as much information as two ferries full!
Hop BroYou can relax in the renovated old house, then after lunch you can explore the island or rent a bicycle. It’s not just a tasting event; it’s designed to let you experience the Seto Inland Sea through "mead x food x sweets x art." That’s what makes it so good.
MugiI’m in! I’ll check the Linktree for updates, and on the day let’s start with one drink. I’ll have the Hime Mead, and Hop-nii can toast with craft beer!
In the latest post from Gogoshima Beer Farm (March 9, 2026 at 00:20), a concrete picture of how to take part in the "Hime Mead" event on Gogo Island was laid out. According to the guide, the route is to take Iyotetsu to Takahama Port, then ride the ferry for about 10 minutes. After arrival, the venue, Gogoshima Beer Farm, is said to be within walking distance.
On the day of the event, a "talk on bees" by Maria and Daniel will be held by reservation. In addition, food and drink will be arranged around the experience, including a special lunch by brewer Nagumo, raw sweets made with BeeCamp honey, mead and craft beer served on tap, and local organic juice. Also planned is an art exhibition and sales event for `kirinpicnic` by BeeCamper Sawa, giving the program a format that goes beyond drinks alone.
The post describes the venue as "comfortable in a renovated old house," and also suggests spending time exploring the island or renting a bicycle after lunch. Rather than a one-off tasting event, it is designed as an experience that includes the scenery and local culture of the Seto Inland Sea.
On the brewery’s official website, Gogoshima Beer Farm is positioned as "a small brewery on Gogo Island in the Seto Inland Sea," with beer-making that makes use of the island’s citrus fruits, herbs, and ingredients from local farmers. Its emphasis on flavors that complement meals and are easy to drink over time is consistent with this "mead x food x sweets x art" event structure.
For follow-up details and participation information, it would be easiest to keep checking the brewery’s Linktree, which connects to the official website, Instagram, official LINE account, and more.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about the "Hime Mead" event at Gogoshima Beer Farm on Ehime’s Gogo Island, and it’s pretty interesting. The March 9 announcement gives specific details, from how to get there to how to enjoy the day!
MugiReally? Even the directions? Island events sound like they’d be hard to get to!
Hop BroThat’s the considerate part. You take Iyotetsu to Takahama Port, then the ferry takes about 10 minutes, and once you arrive, the venue is within walking distance. The route is laid out really cleanly.
MugiWow! So I could probably get there at “Level 1 lost” difficulty! So, is "Hime Mead" beer?
Hop BroGood question. Hime Mead is a "mead," meaning an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey. What’s special this time is that both mead and craft beer will be served on tap.
MugiWhat? Mead on tap!? You look like you’re about to start talking about “fermentation-derived aromas” too!
Hop BroYou got me. Simply put, it has the soft aroma of honey, and not just sweetness but a lightness too. Gogoshima Beer Farm values a flavor that doesn’t tire you out, so it pairs well with food.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And there’s a bee talk, Nagumo’s special lunch, BeeCamp honey raw sweets, and even a `kirinpicnic` art exhibition? That’s as much information as two ferries full!
Hop BroYou can relax in the renovated old house, then after lunch you can explore the island or rent a bicycle. It’s not just a tasting event; it’s designed to let you experience the Seto Inland Sea through "mead x food x sweets x art." That’s what makes it so good.
MugiI’m in! I’ll check the Linktree for updates, and on the day let’s start with one drink. I’ll have the Hime Mead, and Hop-nii can toast with craft beer!
