Kumazawa Brewing to open Shonan Beer 30th Anniversary Oktoberfest on Oct. 10
Kumazawa Brewing will hold Kumazawa Oktoberfest 2026 from Oct. 10 to 12 in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, to mark the 30th anniversary of Shonan Beer. The event will feature 25 beers, including regular and limited releases, with advance tickets going on sale on Aug. 24.
Hop BroFall just got booked. To celebrate Shonan Beer’s 30th anniversary, Kumazawa Brewery Oktoberfest 2026 is happening in Chigasaki from October 10 to 12.
MugiWhat! A three-day festival? If it’s at the brewery itself, I’d want to toast before I even get inside!
Hop BroAnd the big draw is 25 different beers. Core lineup plus limited releases, so you can basically taste a full year of Shonan Beer in one run.
MugiNo way, that’s a tasting paradise! Amazing, but I might spend so long choosing that the sun goes down first!
Hop BroWhat makes Shonan Beer stand out is unfiltered and unpasteurized brewing. The yeast stays alive, so the beer comes across especially pure and fresh.
MugiWhoa, but unfiltered and unpasteurized suddenly sounds like a science class. Translate that into tasty-person language!
Hop BroPut simply, it keeps more of that fresh-from-the-tank feel. They do less stripping and less heat treatment, so the yeast character and aroma stay in the glass.
MugiOkay, got it! So the yeast is a headliner too. Now I want to cheer for it like it’s part of the event!
Hop BroIf you’re going, plan ahead because advance tickets are required. Sales start August 24, with full-day and night tickets at the brewery shop and on eplus.
MugiA night ticket helps a lot! After-work entry is on the table then, right? My calendar just became suspiciously motivated.
Hop BroExactly. On October 10 and 11 it’s 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on the 12th it ends at 7 p.m. with food-and-drink vouchers used around the restaurants and garden.
MugiStarting the season with beer in the brewery garden sounds unfairly perfect. I already want a Shonan Beer now for warm-up practice!
Kumazawa Brewing will host Kumazawa Oktoberfest 2026 for three days from Oct. 10 (Sat.) to Oct. 12 (Mon., holiday) at its brewery in Kagawa, Chigasaki, Kanagawa. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. daily; hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 11, and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 12.
The main draw this year is a lineup of 25 beers. Alongside core offerings, the brewery will pour limited releases as well, giving visitors a chance to sample a wide range of beers that Shonan Beer has released over the year. Shonan Beer is brewed unfiltered and unpasteurized, with live yeast still in the beer, which is central to its fresh character.
Advance tickets are required, and sales begin on Aug. 24 (Mon.). Tickets will be sold at selected Kumazawa locations and through e+. The event uses a coupon-based system for exchanging food and drinks, and the restaurant areas and garden on the brewery grounds are included in the festival zone. The bakery, okeba, and the brewery shop "Chikashitsu" will remain open under normal operations. For beer fans, it is a clear chance to experience a milestone year for a local brewery that has built its identity in Chigasaki.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFall just got booked. To celebrate Shonan Beer’s 30th anniversary, Kumazawa Brewery Oktoberfest 2026 is happening in Chigasaki from October 10 to 12.
MugiWhat! A three-day festival? If it’s at the brewery itself, I’d want to toast before I even get inside!
Hop BroAnd the big draw is 25 different beers. Core lineup plus limited releases, so you can basically taste a full year of Shonan Beer in one run.
MugiNo way, that’s a tasting paradise! Amazing, but I might spend so long choosing that the sun goes down first!
Hop BroWhat makes Shonan Beer stand out is unfiltered and unpasteurized brewing. The yeast stays alive, so the beer comes across especially pure and fresh.
MugiWhoa, but unfiltered and unpasteurized suddenly sounds like a science class. Translate that into tasty-person language!
Hop BroPut simply, it keeps more of that fresh-from-the-tank feel. They do less stripping and less heat treatment, so the yeast character and aroma stay in the glass.
MugiOkay, got it! So the yeast is a headliner too. Now I want to cheer for it like it’s part of the event!
Hop BroIf you’re going, plan ahead because advance tickets are required. Sales start August 24, with full-day and night tickets at the brewery shop and on eplus.
MugiA night ticket helps a lot! After-work entry is on the table then, right? My calendar just became suspiciously motivated.
Hop BroExactly. On October 10 and 11 it’s 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on the 12th it ends at 7 p.m. with food-and-drink vouchers used around the restaurants and garden.
MugiStarting the season with beer in the brewery garden sounds unfairly perfect. I already want a Shonan Beer now for warm-up practice!
