Event Overview


CARVAAN BREWERY, based at 32-1 Oogawara in Hanno, Saitama, will host “Hanno Summer Solstice: Forest, Water and Sun Beer Garden” on Saturday, August 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place on the renovated wood deck at Hanno Riverbed, using the area’s forest-and-water setting as the backdrop for a summer evening gathering.

What will be served


Visitors can expect CARVAAN Brewery craft beer and craft gin, along with yakitori from Ranmaru Hanbai, crepes from Kotoridou, candied apples from Rubber Soul, and curry from Tolkari Jutti. After sunset, the traditional summer-solstice bonfire called “Kokko” will light up the site, while TSUMUZI’s acoustic live performance sets the mood.

Brewery character


CARVAAN Brewery grows 12 hop varieties in Minamikomai, Hanno, using natural and pesticide-free methods. On its official site, the brewery highlights beers such as Fresh Hop IPA, CARVAAN Tripel, Spelt Weizen, Andes Cacao Stout, and Arabian Lime Ale. The lineup reflects CARVAAN’s idea of beers that carry history and culture, which fits the river-and-forest setting of this beer garden.