Omi Beer to Hold 8th Anniversary "Thanksgiving Festival 2026" for 7 Days Only During Golden Week
Omi Beer in Otsu, Shiga, will hold "Thanksgiving Festival 2026" in celebration of its 8th anniversary for seven days only, from April 29 to May 5. It will feature the revived "Koji Eight" and the limited "Koji Light," along with comparison tastings and a limited-quantity giveaway.
Hop BroOmi Beer's 8th anniversary in Otsu, Shiga is getting a perfect Golden Week event: "Thanksgiving Festival 2026."
MugiWhoa! A seven-day limited run from April 29 to May 5? That's pretty long, isn't it?
Hop BroAnd the venue is Omi Beer, with hours from 12:00 to 17:00. It's basically a daytime drinking event, which is already amazing.
MugiI get the daytime drinking part, but just from the name Koji Eight, it already sounds powerful... Does koji even go into beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The revived Koji Eight at 8% is a beer aiming for a rich, full-bodied drinking experience.
Mugi8%? That's definitely main-character level. If I accidentally go for a second glass, I might melt into the floor like koji!
Hop BroThat's exactly why the limited Koji Light at 4% is there. It's the balancing role, gentle and light, with an easy-drinking feel.
MugiI see, so it's something like a tasting set! Nice that you can choose between the strong one and the light one depending on your mood.
Hop BroOn top of that, there's also a small giveaway in limited quantities, so it really feels like an anniversary event.
MugiOmi Beer is great because it's small-batch and diverse, and it's rooted in the local community. If I'm going to Shiga during Golden Week, I definitely want to stop by!
Hop BroIt has the rich character of the revival beer and the lightness of the limited one, so it really is packed with that anniversary-only special feel.
MugiThen it's settled! For the first drink of Golden Week, Omi Beer it is - should we start with Koji Eight?
A Golden Week-only event marking the 8th anniversary
The craft beer brewery Omi Beer in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will hold "Thanksgiving Festival 2026" to celebrate its 8th anniversary. The event will take place at Omi Beer for seven days, from April 29 to May 5. Hours are 12:00 to 17:00.
Omi Beer is a small brewery based in Otsu City. It has continued making a wide variety of beers in small batches, and has steadily built community-rooted efforts such as beers tailored to local ingredients and occasions, as well as original label releases. This event can be seen as a milestone project reflecting eight years of that journey.
Beers on offer
- Revived! Koji Eight (8%)
- A rich, full-bodied beer returning to celebrate the 8th anniversary
- Limited! Koji Light (4%)
- Gentle and light, with an easy-drinking finish
In addition to comparison tastings, the event will also offer small giveaways in limited quantities. For Omi Beer fans, of course, but also for people who usually enjoy its standard lineup, this is a chance to taste a special anniversary-only combination.
This announcement is simple, but its pairing of "revived" and "limited" makes a strong impression. It makes good use of Omi Beer's strength in small-batch production while clearly highlighting expressions that can only be offered at an anniversary milestone. If you're planning to visit Shiga during Golden Week, this is an event worth putting on your list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOmi Beer's 8th anniversary in Otsu, Shiga is getting a perfect Golden Week event: "Thanksgiving Festival 2026."
MugiWhoa! A seven-day limited run from April 29 to May 5? That's pretty long, isn't it?
Hop BroAnd the venue is Omi Beer, with hours from 12:00 to 17:00. It's basically a daytime drinking event, which is already amazing.
MugiI get the daytime drinking part, but just from the name Koji Eight, it already sounds powerful... Does koji even go into beer?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. The revived Koji Eight at 8% is a beer aiming for a rich, full-bodied drinking experience.
Mugi8%? That's definitely main-character level. If I accidentally go for a second glass, I might melt into the floor like koji!
Hop BroThat's exactly why the limited Koji Light at 4% is there. It's the balancing role, gentle and light, with an easy-drinking feel.
MugiI see, so it's something like a tasting set! Nice that you can choose between the strong one and the light one depending on your mood.
Hop BroOn top of that, there's also a small giveaway in limited quantities, so it really feels like an anniversary event.
MugiOmi Beer is great because it's small-batch and diverse, and it's rooted in the local community. If I'm going to Shiga during Golden Week, I definitely want to stop by!
Hop BroIt has the rich character of the revival beer and the lightness of the limited one, so it really is packed with that anniversary-only special feel.
MugiThen it's settled! For the first drink of Golden Week, Omi Beer it is - should we start with Koji Eight?
