Beppu Brewery to Exhibit at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival, Offering 8 Varieties
Beppu Brewery will set up a booth at the "2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival," held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin from May 13 to 17. The lineup will include three regular beers, a renewed Oni IPA, and three limited releases, for a total of eight varieties.
Hop BroBeppu Brewery is going to exhibit at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival. From May 13 to 17 in Saitama Shintoshin, they'll be lining up eight kinds, so they're clearly bringing serious energy.
MugiWhat, eight varieties? If there are that many, I'd turn into a foam-filled memory by the time I finish one drink each!
Hop BroAnd the regular lineup includes Yugari Pils, Yukemuri Hazy, Kabosu Saison, and the renewed Oni IPA. True to Beppu's style, it's built around the "yugari" concept, so the idea is to feel relaxed, like you've just come back from the hot springs.
MugiHuh, so Hazy and IPA sound kind of intense just from the names... what's actually different about them?
Hop BroIn broad terms, hazy means haze and juiciness, while IPA puts hop aroma and bitterness in the spotlight. Since Oni IPA has been renewed, the fun part is comparing how the hop profile has changed.
MugiI see! Then Kabosu Saison sounds like the refreshing Beppu-style one. Just imagining it makes me want one after a hot spring bath!
Hop BroExactly. And the limited beers include Volcanic Cloud and No-yaki Dark Lager. With names that evoke volcanoes and ceramics, Beppu Brewery really brings the local atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWait, three limited releases with that much personality?! Just the names make me feel like I'm traveling, and I want to try them all!
Hop BroAt the venue they'll also have Nakatsu karaage, kabosu squash, plus original T-shirts and stickers, so it won't just be about drinking. Keyaki Hiroba itself is a huge event with 52 companies and more than 300 kinds of beer, so Beppu Brewery should stand out quite a bit there.
MugiThat's definitely a must-do tasting comparison! Start with Yugari Pils to get yourself settled, then go after the limited beers at the end, and I'm sure both me and Hop-nii will end up wanting one more round!
Beppu Brewery will exhibit at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival. The event runs from May 13 to 17 at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin. In an Instagram post, the brewery says it will once again take part in this major event, which brings together breweries from across Japan.
The brewery is a brewery and restaurant located in Ekimae-cho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. On its official website, it promotes a "yugari" concept rooted in Beppu's hot spring culture, and develops its beer and food offerings as a place to welcome travelers. Its location near Beppu Station also makes it easy to stop by while sightseeing.
For this event, the brewery will prepare a lineup of 8 beers.
- Yugari Pils (regular)
- Yukemuri Hazy (regular)
- Kabosu Saison (regular)
- Oni IPA (regular, renewed)
- Volcanic Cloud (limited)
- No-yaki Dark Lager (limited)
- Elder Twin (limited)
- ? (limited)
Food and merchandise will also be available, and the post mentions Nakatsu karaage, kabosu squash, original T-shirts, and original stickers by name. At the venue, visitors should be able to enjoy not only the standard tasting lineup, but also limited beers and pairings with local character.
The Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival is known as one of Japan's largest craft beer events, and the post says it is expected to feature 52 companies and more than 300 kinds of craft beer. For Beppu Brewery as well, it should be a chance to widely share its unique identity.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeppu Brewery is going to exhibit at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival. From May 13 to 17 in Saitama Shintoshin, they'll be lining up eight kinds, so they're clearly bringing serious energy.
MugiWhat, eight varieties? If there are that many, I'd turn into a foam-filled memory by the time I finish one drink each!
Hop BroAnd the regular lineup includes Yugari Pils, Yukemuri Hazy, Kabosu Saison, and the renewed Oni IPA. True to Beppu's style, it's built around the "yugari" concept, so the idea is to feel relaxed, like you've just come back from the hot springs.
MugiHuh, so Hazy and IPA sound kind of intense just from the names... what's actually different about them?
Hop BroIn broad terms, hazy means haze and juiciness, while IPA puts hop aroma and bitterness in the spotlight. Since Oni IPA has been renewed, the fun part is comparing how the hop profile has changed.
MugiI see! Then Kabosu Saison sounds like the refreshing Beppu-style one. Just imagining it makes me want one after a hot spring bath!
Hop BroExactly. And the limited beers include Volcanic Cloud and No-yaki Dark Lager. With names that evoke volcanoes and ceramics, Beppu Brewery really brings the local atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWait, three limited releases with that much personality?! Just the names make me feel like I'm traveling, and I want to try them all!
Hop BroAt the venue they'll also have Nakatsu karaage, kabosu squash, plus original T-shirts and stickers, so it won't just be about drinking. Keyaki Hiroba itself is a huge event with 52 companies and more than 300 kinds of beer, so Beppu Brewery should stand out quite a bit there.
MugiThat's definitely a must-do tasting comparison! Start with Yugari Pils to get yourself settled, then go after the limited beers at the end, and I'm sure both me and Hop-nii will end up wanting one more round!
