Tsukioka Brewery Releases Limited Gose at Shibata's "Shibata Oyster Bar"
Tsukioka Brewery in Shibata, Niigata, is launching a limited-edition brew, "Moon and Sea -TSUKIOKA SHIO LEMON-", to coincide with the winter local event "Shibata Oyster Bar" (February 1 to March 8, 2026). Paired with two food items designed to complement Akaho-grown oysters, the project highlights the brewery's local collaboration rooted in an onsen town.
Hop BroToday’s pick: Tsukioka Brewery is releasing a limited "Moon and Sea -TSUKIOKA SHIO LEMON-" for Shibata’s "Shibata Oyster Bar" (February 1 to March 8, 2026)!
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds romantic! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Contemporary Gose, 5% ABV, and 880 yen including tax for 330 ml. It’s designed with lemon aroma and a gentle saltiness to pair with oysters.
MugiG-Gose? Contemporary? Suddenly it’s spellcasting!
Hop BroBasically, a Gose is a light beer with a subtle saltiness and acidity. "Contemporary" means it’s a modern take, and this one is made easy to drink with Shibata-grown lemon and Ako’s true salt.
MugiOhhh! And Ako makes me think of oysters! So it’s made with food pairing in mind too?
Hop BroExactly! At & KITCHEN GEPPO, there’s "Akaho-grown oyster ajillo (with baguette)" for 1,580 yen and "Akaho-grown oyster bread gratin" for 1,380 yen. On February 11, 13, and 14, there are even limited sets with drinks!
MugiWhat is that! It’s not just "drinking" anymore - it’s a full winter gourmet experience!
Hop BroAnd the event is a roaming-style one, with guidance saying more than 30 participating stores and the official announcement listing 37 shops. There are stamp campaigns and prizes too, so it’s very much designed as a city-walking experience - that’s so Tsukioka Brewery.
MugiOkay, decided! Soak in the Tsukioka Onsen area, drink "Moon and Sea," snack on oysters, collect stamps... I want to go right now!
In line with the "SHIBATA OYSTER BAR" held in Shibata City, Tsukioka Brewery released an event-exclusive beer. The beer is "Moon and Sea -TSUKIOKA SHIO LEMON-". Its style is Contemporary Gose, with an alcohol content of 5%, and it is priced at 880 yen including tax for 330 ml (released on February 1, 2026).
The core of this beer lies in the locality of its ingredients. It uses lemons grown in Shibata and true salt from Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, which is linked to Shibata through its connection to Chushingura. By bringing out the lemon aroma and the gentle edge of saltiness, it is designed to pair easily with oyster dishes.
During the event period, Tsukioka Brewery (& KITCHEN GEPPO) is also offering oyster menu items. The main limited-time foods are "Akaho-grown oyster ajillo (with baguette)" for 1,580 yen including tax and "Akaho-grown oyster bread gratin" for 1,380 yen including tax. In addition, limited sets including drinks were available on February 11, 13, and 14.
"Shibata Oyster Bar" is a roaming-style project that lets visitors enjoy Akaho oysters throughout Shibata City. Tsukioka Brewery's article says there are "more than 30 participating stores," while the official website announces 37 participating shops for the 2026 winter edition. With stamp-rally initiatives and prize campaigns across multiple venues, the project goes beyond a one-off dining event and includes a town-walking experience design.
Tsukioka Brewery itself is a brewery based in the Tsukioka Onsen area that promotes "beer that connects people with people, and people with the region." In addition to its regular Yuagari Pale Ale and Emerald Ale, it steadily strengthens its identity as a craft beer brewery from an onsen town by repeatedly creating limited brews that incorporate local ingredients and regional context like this one.
Official information:
- https://tsukioka-brewery.jp/archives/3543/
- https://tsukioka-brewery.jp/
- https://shibata-oysterbar.com/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick: Tsukioka Brewery is releasing a limited "Moon and Sea -TSUKIOKA SHIO LEMON-" for Shibata’s "Shibata Oyster Bar" (February 1 to March 8, 2026)!
MugiWhoa! The name alone sounds romantic! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s a Contemporary Gose, 5% ABV, and 880 yen including tax for 330 ml. It’s designed with lemon aroma and a gentle saltiness to pair with oysters.
MugiG-Gose? Contemporary? Suddenly it’s spellcasting!
Hop BroBasically, a Gose is a light beer with a subtle saltiness and acidity. "Contemporary" means it’s a modern take, and this one is made easy to drink with Shibata-grown lemon and Ako’s true salt.
MugiOhhh! And Ako makes me think of oysters! So it’s made with food pairing in mind too?
Hop BroExactly! At & KITCHEN GEPPO, there’s "Akaho-grown oyster ajillo (with baguette)" for 1,580 yen and "Akaho-grown oyster bread gratin" for 1,380 yen. On February 11, 13, and 14, there are even limited sets with drinks!
MugiWhat is that! It’s not just "drinking" anymore - it’s a full winter gourmet experience!
Hop BroAnd the event is a roaming-style one, with guidance saying more than 30 participating stores and the official announcement listing 37 shops. There are stamp campaigns and prizes too, so it’s very much designed as a city-walking experience - that’s so Tsukioka Brewery.
MugiOkay, decided! Soak in the Tsukioka Onsen area, drink "Moon and Sea," snack on oysters, collect stamps... I want to go right now!
