Metsä to host Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey from Sept. 19, with CARVAAN among five breweries
Metsä Village in Hanno, Saitama will host Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - metsä Oktoberfest 2026 - from September 19 to 21. The event brings together five breweries, including CARVAAN BREWERY, for a Nordic lakeside craft beer weekend with music.
Hop BroMetsa Village is kicking off Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey from September 19 to 21, and a lakeside tasting with five breweries is a seriously strong setup.
MugiWhat! Lakeside beer tasting already sounds like a win, and Metsa is that Nordic-looking place, right?
Hop BroExactly, and one of the big names is CARVAAN BREWERY. It is a brewpub by a ravine in Hanno, known for using ingredients and cultural ideas from around the world.
MugiThat name already sounds intense! What kind of beers are we talking about here? Cute easy ones, or dark final-boss ones too?
Hop BroThe featured lineup includes Arabian Lime Ale, Spelt Weizen, CARVAAN Belgian White, and Andean Cacao Stout. It feels like a flavor passport in beer form.
MugiHold on, Spelt Weizen sounds like a spell. If I say it out loud, do I summon extra foam?
Hop BroNot quite, but fair question. Weizen is a wheat beer style, usually soft and light, and spelt is an ancient grain that adds a gentle, rounded character.
MugiOhhh! So with Arabian Lime Ale, lime peel and cardamom means fresh and zippy, but also kind of exotic?
Hop BroThat is exactly the point. From dusk onward there will be live music and fireworks, so the beer, the sound, and the lake scenery all overlap into one big moment.
MugiThat sounds unbeatable. With a taste of the extraordinary in one hand and fireworks over the lake, I would absolutely not want the night to end.
Event Details
At metsä Village in Hanno, Saitama, the Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - metsä Oktoberfest 2026 - will run from September 19 (Sat) to 21 (Mon/Holiday), from 11:00 to 20:30. Set in a Nordic-style landscape of forests and a lake, the event brings together five breweries, including CARVAAN BREWERY, for a tasting-focused weekend.
CARVAAN's lineup
CARVAAN BREWERY is a brewpub built on a cliff overlooking the Hanno gorge. Its beer and food program is rooted in global ingredients and cultural references. At metsä and in official venue listings, CARVAAN's core beers are presented as Arabian Lime Ale, Spelt Weizen, CARVAAN Belgian White, and Andean Cacao Stout. Arabian Lime Ale is especially notable for its lime peel and cardamom aroma.
Evening atmosphere
Live music will begin in the evening, and metsä's Nordic Fireworks 2026 is also scheduled at the venue. The mix of beer, music, and lakeside scenery gives the event a distinctly seasonal feel.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMetsa Village is kicking off Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey from September 19 to 21, and a lakeside tasting with five breweries is a seriously strong setup.
MugiWhat! Lakeside beer tasting already sounds like a win, and Metsa is that Nordic-looking place, right?
Hop BroExactly, and one of the big names is CARVAAN BREWERY. It is a brewpub by a ravine in Hanno, known for using ingredients and cultural ideas from around the world.
MugiThat name already sounds intense! What kind of beers are we talking about here? Cute easy ones, or dark final-boss ones too?
Hop BroThe featured lineup includes Arabian Lime Ale, Spelt Weizen, CARVAAN Belgian White, and Andean Cacao Stout. It feels like a flavor passport in beer form.
MugiHold on, Spelt Weizen sounds like a spell. If I say it out loud, do I summon extra foam?
Hop BroNot quite, but fair question. Weizen is a wheat beer style, usually soft and light, and spelt is an ancient grain that adds a gentle, rounded character.
MugiOhhh! So with Arabian Lime Ale, lime peel and cardamom means fresh and zippy, but also kind of exotic?
Hop BroThat is exactly the point. From dusk onward there will be live music and fireworks, so the beer, the sound, and the lake scenery all overlap into one big moment.
MugiThat sounds unbeatable. With a taste of the extraordinary in one hand and fireworks over the lake, I would absolutely not want the night to end.
