Rio Brewing Co. to Exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026 on April 25 and 26
Rio Brewing Co. in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, announced that it will exhibit at "Chiba Beer Fest 2026," held in Chiba Minato on April 25 and 26. The venue will bring together beer and food from 20 companies, offering a chance to enjoy tastings in the springtime harbor area.
Hop BroRio Brewing Co. Brewery & Barbecue in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, is going to exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026 on April 25 and 26, right?
MugiWait, it's being held in Chiba Minato!? Being able to taste beers by the harbor sounds fun enough on its own!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, 20 breweries will be gathered at the venue, so it's going to be a pretty impressive event. Having food alongside the beer makes it even better.
MugiWhat? Being able to enjoy beer and food in the same place? My stomach is already in festival mode!
Hop BroRio started brewing in Belgium in 2015, then moved to Japan in 2018, and expanded its base to Kashiwa in 2021. The way they've been presenting beer and food together makes this appearance a perfect fit.
MugiWait, they started in Belgium? And they're involved in town-building around Kashiwa-no-ha too? That somehow sounds stylish and dependable!
Hop BroExactly, and the venue is just a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station, so it's easy to get to. It's the kind of location that makes you want to hop from stall to stall from afternoon into evening.
MugiWow! If you can drink from daytime into the evening, it's perfect for a spring outing. I want to write it in red in my planner!
Hop BroThe lineup is hot too, with breweries from both inside and outside Chiba like Shiokaze Blue Lab, Chichibu Beer, and Kangiku Brewery. The balance of local character and variety is really good.
MugiI can't take it, I'm already thirsty just reading this! I want to start by tasting one beer after another in the spring harbor area!
Exhibiting at Chiba Beer Fest 2026
Rio Brewing Co. Brewery & Barbecue, which operates a brewery in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, will exhibit at "Chiba Beer Fest 2026," held on April 25 and 26. The venue will be in the Chiba Minato area, about a 3-minute walk from JR and Chiba Urban Monorail's "Chiba Minato Station." The event will feature 20 breweries, along with food, so visitors can enjoy both beer and meals.
Rio Brewing Co. began brewing in Belgium in 2015 and started brewing in Japan in 2018. In March 2021, it expanded and relocated its base to Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, and while also contributing to town-building around Kashiwa-no-ha, it has been operating a brewery-run barbecue venue. For a brewery that has long presented beer and food in the same space, this event, where Chiba's craft beer scene gathers in one place, seems like a particularly fitting stage.
Event Overview
- Event name: Chiba Beer Fest 2026
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
- Date: Sunday, April 26, 11:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
- Venue: Chiba Minato area
- Access: 3-minute walk from JR and Chiba Urban Monorail's "Chiba Minato Station"
Exhibiting breweries include Shiokaze Blue Lab, Chichibu Beer, Yatsugatake Beer Touch Down, U.B.P Brewery, FARMENTRY, AQ Bevolution, Ushitora Brewery, Kangiku Brewery, Otako Beer, T.Y.HARBOR BREWERY, Harvest Moon, Inabiya, and Kaigan Brewing with After School Brewery. In addition to breweries from Chiba, the lineup also includes breweries from outside the prefecture and overseas, making it a highly anticipated event centered on tasting comparisons.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroRio Brewing Co. Brewery & Barbecue in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, is going to exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026 on April 25 and 26, right?
MugiWait, it's being held in Chiba Minato!? Being able to taste beers by the harbor sounds fun enough on its own!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, 20 breweries will be gathered at the venue, so it's going to be a pretty impressive event. Having food alongside the beer makes it even better.
MugiWhat? Being able to enjoy beer and food in the same place? My stomach is already in festival mode!
Hop BroRio started brewing in Belgium in 2015, then moved to Japan in 2018, and expanded its base to Kashiwa in 2021. The way they've been presenting beer and food together makes this appearance a perfect fit.
MugiWait, they started in Belgium? And they're involved in town-building around Kashiwa-no-ha too? That somehow sounds stylish and dependable!
Hop BroExactly, and the venue is just a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station, so it's easy to get to. It's the kind of location that makes you want to hop from stall to stall from afternoon into evening.
MugiWow! If you can drink from daytime into the evening, it's perfect for a spring outing. I want to write it in red in my planner!
Hop BroThe lineup is hot too, with breweries from both inside and outside Chiba like Shiokaze Blue Lab, Chichibu Beer, and Kangiku Brewery. The balance of local character and variety is really good.
MugiI can't take it, I'm already thirsty just reading this! I want to start by tasting one beer after another in the spring harbor area!
