Yamorido to join the first Kitano Daibakushukai at Kitano Tenmangu
Yamorido, the Fushimi-based brewpub in Kyoto, will take part in the first Kitano Daibakushukai at Kitano Tenmangu on July 18-19, 2026. The free-entry beer festival gathers local breweries, guest breweries, food stalls, and festival booths in a historic shrine setting.
Hop BroMugi, Kyoto is getting the first Kitano Beer Gathering. It’s a beer festival at Kitano Tenmangu on July 18 and 19, and Yamorido is pouring there.
MugiWhat! Inside Kitano Tenmangu for craft beer? That’s spiritual and thirst-inducing at the same time! And entry is free?
Hop BroYep, and Yamorido is a Fushimi brewpub that has been brewing since 2019 while carrying on a machiya townhouse legacy. They’re especially good at bringing tea culture into beer.
MugiWhoa, tea and beer together sounds good! What beers should people look out for?
Hop BroAmong the regulars, there’s the Sorachi Ace driven American pale ale "Destino," and "Chakabuki," made with Uji karigane tea and yuzu.
MugiHold on, what is karigane tea!? That sounds like a special move, and Sorachi Ace sounds like it drops from the sky!
Hop BroKarigane is stem-heavy green tea, so it gives a soft aroma. Sorachi Ace is a hop variety with herbal notes and a clean lemony edge.
Hop BroThere’s also New England IPA "Kudegura" with hops and oats, the punchy "Ushigoroshi," the kuromoji weizen "Chirin," and "Tiger Kick" with citrus, pineapple, and bitterness.
MugiNo way! New England IPA sounds like a place, not a drink. My brain is behind, but my throat is fully interested!
Hop BroBasically, it’s hazy and juicy IPA. Oats make the mouthfeel softer and let the aroma spread. A weizen brings a lighter wheat character, so Yamorido really has range.
MugiAnd with food booths and festival stalls, drink eat wander is basically the perfect plan! Doing that in a historic shrine is unfairly good!
Hop BroExactly. On July 18 and 19, I already want to start with Yamorido, maybe "Destino" or "Chakabuki." Just talking about it makes me want a pint.
The first Kitano Daibakushukai will be held at Kitano Tenmangu on July 18-19, 2026. Framed as a beer festival inspired by Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s Kitano Great Tea Gathering, the event brings together breweries from the Nishijin area, guest breweries, food booths, and festival-style stalls. Admission is free, making it an easy way to enjoy craft beer in one of Kyoto’s most historic settings.
Among the exhibitors is Yamorido, the Fushimi brewpub that began brewing in June 2019 and carries forward a traditional machiya and tea-shop heritage. Its core lineup is especially relevant here: Destino, an American Pale Ale built around Sorachi Ace; Chabuki, a saison made with Uji karigane tea and yuzu peel; Coup de Grace, a New England IPA with hops and oats; and Ushigoroshi, an American IPA.
More recent official posts also point to Chirin, a Weizen with kuromoji, and Tiger Kick, a West Coast IPA with citrus and pineapple-like aromatics and bitterness. That range shows what makes Yamorido distinct: hop-forward IPAs, expressive wheat beers, and house beers that pair naturally with food. For beer fans heading to Kitano Tenmangu, it is a strong reason to pay attention to the Yamorido booth as the festival launches its first edition.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, Kyoto is getting the first Kitano Beer Gathering. It’s a beer festival at Kitano Tenmangu on July 18 and 19, and Yamorido is pouring there.
MugiWhat! Inside Kitano Tenmangu for craft beer? That’s spiritual and thirst-inducing at the same time! And entry is free?
Hop BroYep, and Yamorido is a Fushimi brewpub that has been brewing since 2019 while carrying on a machiya townhouse legacy. They’re especially good at bringing tea culture into beer.
MugiWhoa, tea and beer together sounds good! What beers should people look out for?
Hop BroAmong the regulars, there’s the Sorachi Ace driven American pale ale "Destino," and "Chakabuki," made with Uji karigane tea and yuzu.
MugiHold on, what is karigane tea!? That sounds like a special move, and Sorachi Ace sounds like it drops from the sky!
Hop BroKarigane is stem-heavy green tea, so it gives a soft aroma. Sorachi Ace is a hop variety with herbal notes and a clean lemony edge.
Hop BroThere’s also New England IPA "Kudegura" with hops and oats, the punchy "Ushigoroshi," the kuromoji weizen "Chirin," and "Tiger Kick" with citrus, pineapple, and bitterness.
MugiNo way! New England IPA sounds like a place, not a drink. My brain is behind, but my throat is fully interested!
Hop BroBasically, it’s hazy and juicy IPA. Oats make the mouthfeel softer and let the aroma spread. A weizen brings a lighter wheat character, so Yamorido really has range.
MugiAnd with food booths and festival stalls, drink eat wander is basically the perfect plan! Doing that in a historic shrine is unfairly good!
Hop BroExactly. On July 18 and 19, I already want to start with Yamorido, maybe "Destino" or "Chakabuki." Just talking about it makes me want a pint.
