Nagano Brewery to Release Spring-Announcing "Kuromoji Beer" Next Weekend
In an Instagram post on the morning of March 7, 2026, Nagano Brewery said that, together with the fresh new shoots of the kuromoji tree in its garden, it wanted to begin selling its seasonal product, "Kuromoji Beer," next weekend. The post also provided information on weekend opening hours, takeaway sales, and parking access.
Hop BroSpring news is here. Nagano Brewery posted on Instagram on the morning of March 7, 2026, saying it wanted to release "Kuromoji Beer" next weekend.
MugiWait, kuromoji? That Japanese aromatic tree? It becomes beer? Now I really want to know!
Hop BroExactly. The beer is simply called "Kuromoji Beer," and the style is a seasonal one. It sounds like it'll be a more botanical-style drink that makes the most of the scent of fresh spring buds.
MugiBotanical-style...? That suddenly sounds like a beauty serum term! So what does it taste like?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's designed around herbs and woody aromas. With kuromoji, you can bring out a citrusy note and a crisp, distinctly Japanese fragrance, so the goal is a light, springlike finish.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a Japanese-aroma beer, kind of like the cousin of the leaf wrapped around sakura mochi!
Hop BroAnd the post wasn't just a new product announcement. It also included a photo of fresh kuromoji shoots in the garden. That's very Nagano Brewery: tying the seasonal changes in the field and garden directly to brewing.
MugiI love that the brewery's "today's garden" becomes next week's glass! Did they post the business hours too?
Hop BroThey did. March 7 is 12:00-20:00, and March 8 is 12:00-18:00. They also said takeaway beer is available and there's parking, so you can go by car. It ties in with their circular approach, including their own farm and byproduct reuse.
MugiThat's perfect information! Next weekend, let's do a "spring aroma check" with Kuromoji Beer! Hop, please save one for me too!
Hop BroLeave it to me. It feels like the preparation to pour spring into a glass has already begun. This is definitely a beer worth going out for!
Nagano Brewery (Nagano City) shared a springlike update in an Instagram post at 9:50 a.m. on March 7, 2026, titled "Good morning..."
According to the post, the trees in the garden began budding as March arrived, and the photo featured new shoots of "kuromoji." The company said the plants that were transplanted last year look likely to produce a fuller canopy this year. It also invited visitors to stop by and take a look, sharing the brewery's on-site atmosphere and seasonal changes with guests.
The post also made clear its intention to start selling Kuromoji Beer next weekend. The wording was, "We hope to be able to get started," so it was presented as a status update rather than a firm announcement, but it is likely to draw attention as a spring seasonal release.
The weekend business hours for that period are as follows.
- March 7: 12:00-20:00
- March 8: 12:00-18:00
The post also said that takeaway beer will be available and that there is parking, so visitors can come by car.
On its official website, Nagano Brewery says it brews and sells craft beer based in Ojoji, Nagano City, and promotes an operation linked to its own farm. It emphasizes a "circular" approach, such as using hops and fruit trees and reusing byproducts after brewing, and this kuromoji topic also fits the company's direction of weaving local seasonal character into its beer.
This post, which conveys the start of spring, is more than just a new product teaser. It is a distinctly Nagano Brewery-style message that connects changes in the fields and garden with beer making.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring news is here. Nagano Brewery posted on Instagram on the morning of March 7, 2026, saying it wanted to release "Kuromoji Beer" next weekend.
MugiWait, kuromoji? That Japanese aromatic tree? It becomes beer? Now I really want to know!
Hop BroExactly. The beer is simply called "Kuromoji Beer," and the style is a seasonal one. It sounds like it'll be a more botanical-style drink that makes the most of the scent of fresh spring buds.
MugiBotanical-style...? That suddenly sounds like a beauty serum term! So what does it taste like?
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's designed around herbs and woody aromas. With kuromoji, you can bring out a citrusy note and a crisp, distinctly Japanese fragrance, so the goal is a light, springlike finish.
MugiOhhh! So it's like a Japanese-aroma beer, kind of like the cousin of the leaf wrapped around sakura mochi!
Hop BroAnd the post wasn't just a new product announcement. It also included a photo of fresh kuromoji shoots in the garden. That's very Nagano Brewery: tying the seasonal changes in the field and garden directly to brewing.
MugiI love that the brewery's "today's garden" becomes next week's glass! Did they post the business hours too?
Hop BroThey did. March 7 is 12:00-20:00, and March 8 is 12:00-18:00. They also said takeaway beer is available and there's parking, so you can go by car. It ties in with their circular approach, including their own farm and byproduct reuse.
MugiThat's perfect information! Next weekend, let's do a "spring aroma check" with Kuromoji Beer! Hop, please save one for me too!
Hop BroLeave it to me. It feels like the preparation to pour spring into a glass has already begun. This is definitely a beer worth going out for!
