Abuden Brewing joins Tochigi craft beer lineup at Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store
Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store is hosting a Tochigi craft beer promotion from August 22, with Abuden Brewing from Tochigi City among the participating breweries. The lineup features 29 items from nine local breweries, and tasting sessions are planned for August 29 and 30.
Hop BroToday’s topic is 29 Tochigi craft beers. Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store kicked off its “Tochigi Craft Beer” fair on August 22, and Abuden Brewing is part of it.
MugiWhat! It’s basically a department-store beer fest? Seeing 9 breweries all at once sounds like the beer section is going to have some serious presence!
Hop BroOne standout is Abuden Brewing. It’s a brewery in Tochigi City, launched in 2023 by Abuden Miso, a long-established miso maker.
MugiWhoa, a miso-rooted brewery? How does that work? We’re talking about beer, and suddenly there’s this giant aura of miso expertise!
Hop BroThat’s the baton of fermentation culture right there. Abuden Miso dates back to 1781, so that long relationship with fermentation carries over into its beer making.
MugiWhat is that, a fermentation power family? And the article said they make use of local ingredients too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Abuden Brewing uses barley grown in Tochigi City. When you brew with local ingredients, the beer can express something unique about the place.
MugiWait, is that the terroir thing? You say it so casually, but suddenly this sounds like a wine manga conversation!
Hop BroPretty much, yeah, it means the taste of the place. The barley’s origin changes the character, so Abuden Brewing feels like a snapshot of Tochigi right now.
MugiNo way, and on August 29 and 30 the breweries will actually be there for tastings? As a beginner, I’m fully prepared to just show up with my mouth open!
Hop BroAlso, the article focuses on core beers to limited releases, but it doesn’t list every beer name or style individually. That’s why comparing the bottles and cans in person is part of the fun.
Hop BroAnd if you buy eligible items, you even get an original sticker. Nine breweries, tastings, and a bonus? I already want to grab a glass.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want a beer now! Whether we start with Abuden Brewing or get totally lost in front of all 29 options, it still sounds like a perfect outcome!
Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store has started a local craft beer promotion, "Tochigi Craft Beer," on August 22. Nine breweries from across the prefecture are taking part, with 29 different items on display. The selection includes regular releases as well as limited beers, and shoppers can compare bottled and canned products in one place.
One of the participating breweries is Abuden Brewing from Tochigi City. It is operated by Abuden Miso, a long-established maker that began as an oil merchant in 1781 and has been making miso since the late Edo period. The brewery launched craft beer production and sales in 2023, using barley grown in Tochigi City as a key ingredient.
The event offers a snapshot of current Tochigi brewing at a department store setting. On Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, brewery staff will join the sales floor and tasting sessions will be available. Customers who buy eligible products will also receive an original sticker from the Tochigi Craft Beer Association.
Participating breweries include:
- Abuden Brewing
- ISHII BREWING
- Ushitora Brewery
- THE KICHI NIKKO
- Tochigi Microbrewery
- NASU BOULDER BREWING
- NIKKO BREWING
- 808 Brewery
- Romatic Village Brewery
For beer fans, the lineup provides a convenient way to see how Tochigi's craft beer scene is evolving right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is 29 Tochigi craft beers. Tobu Utsunomiya Department Store kicked off its “Tochigi Craft Beer” fair on August 22, and Abuden Brewing is part of it.
MugiWhat! It’s basically a department-store beer fest? Seeing 9 breweries all at once sounds like the beer section is going to have some serious presence!
Hop BroOne standout is Abuden Brewing. It’s a brewery in Tochigi City, launched in 2023 by Abuden Miso, a long-established miso maker.
MugiWhoa, a miso-rooted brewery? How does that work? We’re talking about beer, and suddenly there’s this giant aura of miso expertise!
Hop BroThat’s the baton of fermentation culture right there. Abuden Miso dates back to 1781, so that long relationship with fermentation carries over into its beer making.
MugiWhat is that, a fermentation power family? And the article said they make use of local ingredients too, right?
Hop BroExactly. Abuden Brewing uses barley grown in Tochigi City. When you brew with local ingredients, the beer can express something unique about the place.
MugiWait, is that the terroir thing? You say it so casually, but suddenly this sounds like a wine manga conversation!
Hop BroPretty much, yeah, it means the taste of the place. The barley’s origin changes the character, so Abuden Brewing feels like a snapshot of Tochigi right now.
MugiNo way, and on August 29 and 30 the breweries will actually be there for tastings? As a beginner, I’m fully prepared to just show up with my mouth open!
Hop BroAlso, the article focuses on core beers to limited releases, but it doesn’t list every beer name or style individually. That’s why comparing the bottles and cans in person is part of the fun.
Hop BroAnd if you buy eligible items, you even get an original sticker. Nine breweries, tastings, and a bonus? I already want to grab a glass.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I want a beer now! Whether we start with Abuden Brewing or get totally lost in front of all 29 options, it still sounds like a perfect outcome!
