Nagara Kikorin Brewery Publishes Self-Introduction Post on Instagram, Sharing the Background of Nagara Town
Nagara Kikorin Brewery in Nagara Town, Chiba Prefecture, has published a self-introduction post on Instagram. The post highlights the brewery's origins, its goal of becoming a local specialty by making use of satoyama cedar, and the presence of its three flagship beers, seasonal offerings, and attached restaurant.
Hop BroNagara Kikorin Brewery in Chiba Prefecture's Nagara Town has put up a self-introduction on Instagram. The starting point, aiming to make use of satoyama cedar and turn it into a local specialty, is already really moving.
MugiWait, it's a brewery that came from lumberjacks!? It feels like beer and the forest suddenly started talking to each other!
Hop BroAnd the name makes sense too, since it's beer made by the lumberjacks of Nagara Town. I also like that they're trying to make a town people usually just pass through into the star.
MugiOh wow! But if they "make use of cedar," does that mean they put wood into the beer? That sounds like one sip and you warp into a forest!
Hop BroNot quite. They're not putting cedar into the wort. They're making the local issue a brewing theme. The idea is that they're confronting the problem of abandoned planted cedar and turning the whole town's landscape into beer.
MugiI get it! Then I really want to know about the regular three-beer lineup too! The names alone are making me hungry!
Hop BroThe regulars are Alt, Weizen, and Pale Ale. Alt originated in Düsseldorf, Germany, and goes well with meat dishes; Weizen has that soft wheat character; and Pale Ale is interesting because it brews a British traditional style with German malt.
MugiHold on! Alt and Weizen and all that, the foreign names are clogging up the road! Translate it into human language first!
Hop BroSimply put, Alt is toasty and food-friendly, Weizen is soft and easy to drink, and Pale Ale has a clear malt flavor. It's a lineup that's easy for beer beginners to choose from.
MugiAnd the seasonal Fig Stout sounds intense! Fig's sweet aroma plus the richness of a dark beer? I can't tell if this is dessert or an after-work drink!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's made with figs from Nagara Town, so it's their first local collaboration. The fruit aroma layers onto the deep richness of the dark beer, so you can really taste the meaning of using local resources.
MugiNice, and they even have a restaurant by reservation only? Serving food on plates made from felled wood sounds like they've fully nailed the world-building...!
Hop BroExactly. It fits beautifully as a place that connects satoyama and a glass. Hearing a story like this makes you want to go drink the Alt and Fig Stout right away, doesn't it?
MugiYeah, I want to do a tasting side by side! If we drink beer while hearing about the forest, I think we might end up getting a little smarter while tipsy!
The opening of the Instagram post says, "We are Kikorin Brewery!" Nagara Kikorin Brewery was born from the desire to create craft beer that would become a specialty of Nagara Town in Chiba Prefecture, and the name comes from the idea of "beer made by the lumberjacks of Nagara Town."
According to the official website, the brewery aims to make use of cedar trees while addressing the issue of planted cedar left unmanaged in the satoyama, with the goal of creating beer that becomes a specialty of the town. Nagara Town is also introduced as "a town passed through by people heading to tourist destinations in Chiba Prefecture," and one of its defining features is that it turns the region's scenery and challenges directly into brewing themes.
The current regular lineup consists of three beers: Alt, Weizen, and Pale Ale. Alt is a traditional style that originated in Düsseldorf, Germany, and is said to pair well with sausages and meat dishes. Weizen is appealing for its soft wheat-derived character, while Pale Ale is brewed with German malt in the tradition of British pale ale.
Among the seasonal products, the brewery also offers "Fig Stout," made with figs grown in Nagara Town. This limited-edition dark beer is characterized by the gentle sweet aroma of figs and its deep richness. It is presented as the brewery's first collaboration with a local farmer, clearly showing its commitment to making use of local resources.
In addition, the brewery has a restaurant on site that operates by reservation only. Dishes are served on plates made from felled wood and enjoyed alongside the beer, making it a place that connects satoyama living with a glass in hand. This Instagram post seems to neatly and simply convey once again what makes this lumberjack-born brewery unique.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagara Kikorin Brewery in Chiba Prefecture's Nagara Town has put up a self-introduction on Instagram. The starting point, aiming to make use of satoyama cedar and turn it into a local specialty, is already really moving.
MugiWait, it's a brewery that came from lumberjacks!? It feels like beer and the forest suddenly started talking to each other!
Hop BroAnd the name makes sense too, since it's beer made by the lumberjacks of Nagara Town. I also like that they're trying to make a town people usually just pass through into the star.
MugiOh wow! But if they "make use of cedar," does that mean they put wood into the beer? That sounds like one sip and you warp into a forest!
Hop BroNot quite. They're not putting cedar into the wort. They're making the local issue a brewing theme. The idea is that they're confronting the problem of abandoned planted cedar and turning the whole town's landscape into beer.
MugiI get it! Then I really want to know about the regular three-beer lineup too! The names alone are making me hungry!
Hop BroThe regulars are Alt, Weizen, and Pale Ale. Alt originated in Düsseldorf, Germany, and goes well with meat dishes; Weizen has that soft wheat character; and Pale Ale is interesting because it brews a British traditional style with German malt.
MugiHold on! Alt and Weizen and all that, the foreign names are clogging up the road! Translate it into human language first!
Hop BroSimply put, Alt is toasty and food-friendly, Weizen is soft and easy to drink, and Pale Ale has a clear malt flavor. It's a lineup that's easy for beer beginners to choose from.
MugiAnd the seasonal Fig Stout sounds intense! Fig's sweet aroma plus the richness of a dark beer? I can't tell if this is dessert or an after-work drink!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's made with figs from Nagara Town, so it's their first local collaboration. The fruit aroma layers onto the deep richness of the dark beer, so you can really taste the meaning of using local resources.
MugiNice, and they even have a restaurant by reservation only? Serving food on plates made from felled wood sounds like they've fully nailed the world-building...!
Hop BroExactly. It fits beautifully as a place that connects satoyama and a glass. Hearing a story like this makes you want to go drink the Alt and Fig Stout right away, doesn't it?
MugiYeah, I want to do a tasting side by side! If we drink beer while hearing about the forest, I think we might end up getting a little smarter while tipsy!
