Egokuya Brewery Reports New Saison Completion; Sales to Begin First at Events and in Kegs
Egokuya Brewery in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, reported on Instagram that its new saison beer is complete. For now, sales will be limited to events and keg service at the brewery, with bottle sales planned to begin by summer.
Hop BroEgokuya Brewery in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has completed a new saison. They posted about it on Instagram, and for now the plan is to offer it first at events and in kegs.
MugiOh, so the bottle release is still ahead! So I can’t just buy it right away and drink it at home.
Hop BroExactly. For now, it will be available only at event booths and as keg service at the brewery. A keg means a barrel, so the appeal is being able to drink it fresh from the tap.
MugiReally! The name saison sounds cute, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis saison has a crisp, clean finish with fruity aromas layered on top. It keeps the light, lively character of a saison, but what’s interesting is that the aromatic impression is also pushed to the front.
MugiI see! So it’s light but aromatic? Sounds easy to drink, which makes it a dangerous one.
Hop BroExactly. And the announcement says bottle sales are planned to start by summer, with a new label also under consideration, so there should be more visual appeal too.
MugiI’m happy they’re changing the label too! And the first tap is at the Kasumigaura Marathon, so it really has an event feel to it.
Hop BroI’m looking forward to the reaction at the venue. After a run, the saison’s refreshing quality will probably hit even harder, and it’s the kind of beer that makes spectators want one too.
MugiThat’s unfair! A historic brewery on the grounds of an old house has such a great atmosphere that it makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroThe fact that they’re brewing it by renovating a storehouse is great too. It feels like one carefully crafted beer that lets you taste the history of the place, and it’s definitely something I’d want to follow both at the event and when the bottles arrive in summer.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes my throat want it! Today I’m in the mood to go drink a freshly poured saison.
Features of the New Saison
According to Egokuya Brewery, the beer that has just been completed is a new saison. It is said to have a crisp, clean finish, along with fruity aromas and a fresh-looking color. Built around the light, lively character typical of a saison, it is being introduced as a beer that also brings its aromatic impression to the forefront.
Sales Will Start at Events and in Kegs
In this announcement, quantities are limited, so for now it will be available only at event booths and as keg service at Egokuya Brewery. Bottle sales are planned to begin by summer, and a new label is also under consideration. The first tap of the saison is scheduled for the "Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon 2026," set to be held this weekend. Attention will also be on what kind of response it receives at the venue.
About Egokuya Brewery
Egokuya Brewery is a locally rooted brewery in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. According to its official website, it is attached to the grounds of the historic Kominka Egokuya, where a former sake brewery storehouse has been renovated to brew beer. From a place that carries on the history of the land, the brewery appears to send out each new release with care. This saison, too, should be understood as a beer born from that flow.
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Hop BroEgokuya Brewery in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has completed a new saison. They posted about it on Instagram, and for now the plan is to offer it first at events and in kegs.
MugiOh, so the bottle release is still ahead! So I can’t just buy it right away and drink it at home.
Hop BroExactly. For now, it will be available only at event booths and as keg service at the brewery. A keg means a barrel, so the appeal is being able to drink it fresh from the tap.
MugiReally! The name saison sounds cute, but what does it taste like?
Hop BroThis saison has a crisp, clean finish with fruity aromas layered on top. It keeps the light, lively character of a saison, but what’s interesting is that the aromatic impression is also pushed to the front.
MugiI see! So it’s light but aromatic? Sounds easy to drink, which makes it a dangerous one.
Hop BroExactly. And the announcement says bottle sales are planned to start by summer, with a new label also under consideration, so there should be more visual appeal too.
MugiI’m happy they’re changing the label too! And the first tap is at the Kasumigaura Marathon, so it really has an event feel to it.
Hop BroI’m looking forward to the reaction at the venue. After a run, the saison’s refreshing quality will probably hit even harder, and it’s the kind of beer that makes spectators want one too.
MugiThat’s unfair! A historic brewery on the grounds of an old house has such a great atmosphere that it makes me want to drink it even more.
Hop BroThe fact that they’re brewing it by renovating a storehouse is great too. It feels like one carefully crafted beer that lets you taste the history of the place, and it’s definitely something I’d want to follow both at the event and when the bottles arrive in summer.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes my throat want it! Today I’m in the mood to go drink a freshly poured saison.
