CARVAAN BREWERY’s Summer Solstice Craft Beer Journey at Hanno Metsä
CARVAAN BREWERY in Okawara, Hanno City, will appear at Metsä Village on May 23 and 24 for “Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - Metsä Summer Solstice 2026 -”. Visitors can enjoy the distinctive character of its cliffside brewpub and a diverse lineup of aromatic beers.
Hop BroCARVAAN BREWERY in Okawara, Hanno City is bringing the full force of its cliffside brewpub character straight to Metsä.
MugiWhoa! A cliffside? That sounds like the kind of place where you get dizzy from the scenery before the beer. The otherworldly vibe is incredible!
Hop BroAnd on May 23 and 24 at Metsä Summer Solstice 2026, about seven craft breweries with a strong focus on their methods from Saitama and Musashino are gathering there.
MugiHuh! But wait, Spelt Weizen sounds way too advanced all of a sudden. Just the name is turning my brain into a wheat field.
Hop BroSpelt is an ancient grain, and Weizen is a wheat beer. So you get a gentle wheat character with the aromatic lift that CARVAAN is known for.
MugiI see! So Arabian Lime Ale means a refreshing lime profile that's perfect for summer, right?
Hop BroExactly. The Alexandria lime peel and cardamom give it a strong spice-scented profile, making it a very distinctive beer.
MugiWow, now it feels like an overseas market! And they even have CARVAAN Belgian White made with Hanno-grown yuzu peel?
Hop BroYes, and there’s also Andes Cacao Stout, with cacao nibs and roasted malt aroma, leaving that bittersweet finish that’s so satisfying.
MugiIt already feels like a trip just through beer, and if live music and dance come with the forest and lake atmosphere, isn’t it already amazing before you even drink?
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s an event where you enjoy food, music, and scenery together, by the end you’ll probably keep thinking, I want to taste them all.
Event Overview
CARVAAN BREWERY, a brewpub in Okawara, Hanno City, is known as an extraordinary spot built on a sheer cliff above a gorge. At “Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - Metsä Summer Solstice 2026 -”, held at Metsä Aukio in Metsä Village on May 23 and 24, CARVAAN has selected breweries with a strong commitment to craftsmanship, mainly from Saitama Prefecture and the surrounding Musashino area. About seven shops are expected to set up at the venue.
Beers on Offer
The featured beer is the Arabian Lime Ale, scented with Alexandria lime peel and cardamom. Also on the lineup are Spelt Weizen, made with ancient spelt wheat; CARVAAN Belgian White, brewed with Hanno-grown yuzu peel; and Andes Cacao Stout, with aromatic cacao nibs and roasted malt.
Atmosphere at the Venue
The event will also feature live music, Finnish dance performances, a summer solstice bonfire, and fire dancing. Rather than simply tasting beers side by side, the event is designed so visitors can enjoy food and music together in the atmosphere of Metsä, surrounded by forest and lakes. CARVAAN’s stance of expressing cultures and histories from around the world through beer is reflected directly in the event itself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCARVAAN BREWERY in Okawara, Hanno City is bringing the full force of its cliffside brewpub character straight to Metsä.
MugiWhoa! A cliffside? That sounds like the kind of place where you get dizzy from the scenery before the beer. The otherworldly vibe is incredible!
Hop BroAnd on May 23 and 24 at Metsä Summer Solstice 2026, about seven craft breweries with a strong focus on their methods from Saitama and Musashino are gathering there.
MugiHuh! But wait, Spelt Weizen sounds way too advanced all of a sudden. Just the name is turning my brain into a wheat field.
Hop BroSpelt is an ancient grain, and Weizen is a wheat beer. So you get a gentle wheat character with the aromatic lift that CARVAAN is known for.
MugiI see! So Arabian Lime Ale means a refreshing lime profile that's perfect for summer, right?
Hop BroExactly. The Alexandria lime peel and cardamom give it a strong spice-scented profile, making it a very distinctive beer.
MugiWow, now it feels like an overseas market! And they even have CARVAAN Belgian White made with Hanno-grown yuzu peel?
Hop BroYes, and there’s also Andes Cacao Stout, with cacao nibs and roasted malt aroma, leaving that bittersweet finish that’s so satisfying.
MugiIt already feels like a trip just through beer, and if live music and dance come with the forest and lake atmosphere, isn’t it already amazing before you even drink?
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s an event where you enjoy food, music, and scenery together, by the end you’ll probably keep thinking, I want to taste them all.
