Gunma's Cotama Brewery to Hold 2nd Anniversary WEEK Starting March 14
Gunma's Cotama Brewery announced that it will operate from Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22 as its "2nd Anniversary WEEK" to coincide with its second anniversary on March 15, 2026. During the period, it plans to tap a commemorative beer, offer a visit bonus, and begin selling original canned beer and new merchandise.
Hop BroCotama Brewery in Gunma is heating up! It will be two years old on March 15, 2026, and to mark the occasion, it’s holding a "2nd Anniversary WEEK" from Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22.
MugiWhoa, nine days of celebration service? That’s the kind of thing that makes you want to go every day!
Hop BroThe main event is the "Anniversary Beer" tapping on the first day, Saturday, March 14. It’s a porter, and at ALC. 7% it’s loaded with both malt and hops.
MugiHmm! But what exactly is a porter? The name makes it sound like a train station porter!
Hop BroIt’s a dark beer where the roasty malt aroma and flavor take center stage. This one is designed to be malt-forward, so it should have a pretty full-bodied finish.
MugiWhat is that? "Malt-forward" suddenly sounds like a pro term! Need subtitles!
Hop BroIn short, it means the malt goodness is front and center. It’s the kind of beer where you can really enjoy coffee-like roastiness and bitter chocolate notes.
MugiThat’s so easy to understand! And during the period, they’re handing out Cotama commemorative stickers with every visit, right? Plus the original canned beer and new merchandise go on sale too? Amazing!
Hop BroFor craft beer fans around Takasaki, this is a week where they can experience Cotama Brewery all at once. It feels like the culmination of year two and a preview of year three.
MugiIt’s decided then! I definitely want to drink the Anniversary Beer! Hop, let’s have a toast together too!
9 days of anniversary service for the second milestone
Cotama Brewery (Gunma) reported in an Instagram post (March 6, 2026 at 16:59) that it will reach its second anniversary on March 15, 2026. At the same time, it announced that it will operate from Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22 as "COTAMA BREWERY 2nd Anniversary WEEK."
The highlight is the commemorative beer "Anniversary Beer"
According to the post, the 2nd anniversary commemorative "Anniversary Beer" will be tapped from the first day, Saturday, March 14. The style is porter, and it is said to be a rich recipe using malt and hops generously at ALC. 7%. With its dark-beer malt character and milestone-worthy drinking satisfaction, it looks to be a release worth watching.
Visit perks and new offerings also launch at the same time
During the commemorative WEEK period (March 14 to March 22), visitors will receive a "Cotama commemorative sticker." In addition, sales of "Cotama original canned beer" and "new merchandise" are also set to begin.
For craft beer fans in the Gunma area, especially around Takasaki as indicated by the post hashtags, this should be a little over a week where they can experience the brewery's current state all at once. As it moves from the end of its second year into its third, this is a moment worth noting as a chance to see both the familiar atmosphere and the new attempts.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCotama Brewery in Gunma is heating up! It will be two years old on March 15, 2026, and to mark the occasion, it’s holding a "2nd Anniversary WEEK" from Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22.
MugiWhoa, nine days of celebration service? That’s the kind of thing that makes you want to go every day!
Hop BroThe main event is the "Anniversary Beer" tapping on the first day, Saturday, March 14. It’s a porter, and at ALC. 7% it’s loaded with both malt and hops.
MugiHmm! But what exactly is a porter? The name makes it sound like a train station porter!
Hop BroIt’s a dark beer where the roasty malt aroma and flavor take center stage. This one is designed to be malt-forward, so it should have a pretty full-bodied finish.
MugiWhat is that? "Malt-forward" suddenly sounds like a pro term! Need subtitles!
Hop BroIn short, it means the malt goodness is front and center. It’s the kind of beer where you can really enjoy coffee-like roastiness and bitter chocolate notes.
MugiThat’s so easy to understand! And during the period, they’re handing out Cotama commemorative stickers with every visit, right? Plus the original canned beer and new merchandise go on sale too? Amazing!
Hop BroFor craft beer fans around Takasaki, this is a week where they can experience Cotama Brewery all at once. It feels like the culmination of year two and a preview of year three.
MugiIt’s decided then! I definitely want to drink the Anniversary Beer! Hop, let’s have a toast together too!
