Blue Master to Host a Nationwide Brewery Showcase Festival at Lalaport Fukuoka
Fukuoka craft brewery Blue Master will hold "THE BREWMATER STOREHOUSE presents BEERS OF JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Lalaport Fukuoka" from April 25 to May 6, 2025. The venue is the Oval Park on the 1st floor of Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka, where visitors can compare craft beers from all over Japan during the Golden Week holiday period.
Hop BroGolden Week in Fukuoka just got a beer event you can't miss! Blue Master is hosting "THE BREWMATER STOREHOUSE presents BEERS OF JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Lalaport Fukuoka" from April 25 to May 6, 2025.
MugiWhat! A full Golden Week beer festival!? Where is it happening?
Hop BroIt's at Oval Park on the 1st floor of Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka. Since it's an outdoor area, you can grab a drink while you're shopping, and it also makes it easy to switch into tasting mode in the evening.
MugiOh wow! So it's not just Blue Master, other breweries will be there too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Munemasa Palace Brewery, Kuju Kogen Beer, DAZAIFU BREWERY, Skyhop Brewing, Matsue Beer Hall, and Moonrise Brewery Tenmonkan are all on the list. It really feels like a nationwide showcase.
MugiThat's huge! But with a "showcase," how are you supposed to enjoy it?
Hop BroThe trick is to drink styles in sequence. Start with a lager, move on to an ale, and finish with fruit beers. The differences in aroma esters and body are easy to pick up that way.
MugiEsters!? You suddenly brought in a science term!
Hop BroPut simply, they're the fruity aromas created by yeast. Fruit-forward beers like Blue Master's "Kabosu & Honey" and "Strawberry Ale" feel especially lively because those aromas layer with the ingredients' natural character.
MugiI see! So it's not just sweetness, it's more like drinking layers of aroma... you're starting to sound like a real beer expert!
Hop BroAnd the event runs from 11:00 to 21:00, with only the first day, April 25, opening at 17:00 and the final day, May 6, ending at 19:00. That makes it easy to fit in either a casual afternoon drink or a serious evening tasting session.
MugiPerfect! First I'm going for Blue Master's "Strawberry Ale," and then I definitely want to drink "Kabosu & Honey" too! Hop, let's go raise a glass!
Fukuoka-born craft brewery Blue Master has announced the lineup for its annual Golden Week large-scale event, "THE BREWMATER STOREHOUSE presents BEERS OF JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Lalaport Fukuoka."
Event Overview
- Dates: Friday, April 25, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (holiday)
- Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (opens at 17:00 on the first day, April 25; closes at 19:00 on the final day, May 6)
- Venue: Oval Park, 1st Floor, Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka
- Organizers: BEERS OF JAPAN FESTIVAL Executive Committee, Lalaport Fukuoka
The official 2025 Lalaport Fukuoka venue page lists not only Blue Master, but also brands such as Munemasa Palace Brewery, Kuju Kogen Beer, DAZAIFU BREWERY, Skyhop Brewing, Matsue Beer Hall, and Moonrise Brewery Tenmonkan, creating a lineup that lets visitors experience the unique character of regions across Japan all at once.
Blue Master is a brewery based in Fukuoka that has been brewing since 2002, and it has expanded craft beer culture through both product development that makes use of local ingredients and event operations. In addition to its flagship labels, it has long offered fruit beers such as "Kabosu & Honey" and "Strawberry Ale," a background that makes it especially well suited to a festival like this one, where the appeal is tasting regional character.
The Oval Park venue is an outdoor area within a commercial complex, making it easy to stop by as part of a shopping trip. It works well for anything from a light afternoon drink to a full evening tasting session, depending on your schedule. If you want to sample a range of craft beers in Fukuoka during Golden Week, this looks like a strong option.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGolden Week in Fukuoka just got a beer event you can't miss! Blue Master is hosting "THE BREWMATER STOREHOUSE presents BEERS OF JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Lalaport Fukuoka" from April 25 to May 6, 2025.
MugiWhat! A full Golden Week beer festival!? Where is it happening?
Hop BroIt's at Oval Park on the 1st floor of Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka. Since it's an outdoor area, you can grab a drink while you're shopping, and it also makes it easy to switch into tasting mode in the evening.
MugiOh wow! So it's not just Blue Master, other breweries will be there too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Munemasa Palace Brewery, Kuju Kogen Beer, DAZAIFU BREWERY, Skyhop Brewing, Matsue Beer Hall, and Moonrise Brewery Tenmonkan are all on the list. It really feels like a nationwide showcase.
MugiThat's huge! But with a "showcase," how are you supposed to enjoy it?
Hop BroThe trick is to drink styles in sequence. Start with a lager, move on to an ale, and finish with fruit beers. The differences in aroma esters and body are easy to pick up that way.
MugiEsters!? You suddenly brought in a science term!
Hop BroPut simply, they're the fruity aromas created by yeast. Fruit-forward beers like Blue Master's "Kabosu & Honey" and "Strawberry Ale" feel especially lively because those aromas layer with the ingredients' natural character.
MugiI see! So it's not just sweetness, it's more like drinking layers of aroma... you're starting to sound like a real beer expert!
Hop BroAnd the event runs from 11:00 to 21:00, with only the first day, April 25, opening at 17:00 and the final day, May 6, ending at 19:00. That makes it easy to fit in either a casual afternoon drink or a serious evening tasting session.
MugiPerfect! First I'm going for Blue Master's "Strawberry Ale," and then I definitely want to drink "Kabosu & Honey" too! Hop, let's go raise a glass!
