KAKUIDA Brewery to Exhibit at Keio Department Store Shinjuku's "Dai Kyushu Exhibition" and Serve Draft Beer
KAKUIDA BREWERY, based in Kagoshima, will exhibit at the "Dai Kyushu Exhibition" held at Keio Department Store Shinjuku. Draft beer will be served at the venue from Friday, March 6 to Thursday, March 12, 2026. Plans for limited-edition labels and a tasting set are also being announced.
Hop BroBig news: you can drink Kagoshima craft beer in Shinjuku! KAKUIDA BREWERY is setting up at Keio Department Store Shinjuku's "Dai Kyushu Exhibition" and serving draft beer from March 6 to March 12, 2026. The last day closes at 5 p.m.
MugiWhat! Draft beer at a department store!? And it's a brewery from Kagoshima, so it feels like a trip!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong. Draft pours are planned for Belgian White, American Red, Aged Stout, and Lactic-Fermented Yuzu Sour. White Koji Sour and SMash may also appear as limited items.
MugiWhat is that! Is SMash a beer you smash!? The can? The keg?
Hop BroNo smashing anything. SMaSH stands for Single Malt and Single Hop; it is a style made with one kind of malt and one kind of hop. It shows the character of the ingredients bare, like the "bare-faced" beer.
MugiOh, so it's a bare-faced beer! Then what should a beginner drink first?
Hop BroIf you can't decide, the four-beer tasting set is the one. Starting with the light Belgian White, moving to the richer American Red, then the deep Aged Stout, and finishing with the crisp Lactic-Fermented Yuzu Sour feels great.
MugiLike a course meal! But does "lactic-fermented" mean it'll be so sour my face turns into a pickled plum?
Hop BroI think the acidity is just right. KAKUIDA BREWERY is a small brewery in Kagoshima's Kurozu no Sato, and it's good at handmade brewing that makes use of black-vinegar fermentation techniques. It also has award history, so it knows how to design fermentation well.
MugiHearing that makes me want to drink it! Let's taste the four regular varieties, and if White Koji Sour and SMash are available, add them right away and toast in Shinjuku!
KAKUIDA BREWERY announced its participation in Keio Department Store Shinjuku 7th Floor Event Hall "Dai Kyushu Exhibition" in an Instagram post titled "\uFF3CLet's toast in Shinjuku\uFF5C🍻" (March 4, 2026, 16:26). The event runs from Friday, March 6 to Thursday, March 12, 2026, and the final day closes at 5:00 p.m.
According to the post, the following beers will be served on draft at the venue.
- Belgian White
- American Red
- Aged Stout
- Lactic-Fermented Yuzu Sour
In addition, White Koji Sour and SMash are also planned for limited sales, though the timing of their appearance has not been decided. For visitors unsure which label to choose, a four-beer tasting set will also be available.
Official information from KAKUIDA BREWERY says the brewery is a small brewery located in Kagoshima's "Kurozu no Sato," and its signature is handmade brewing that makes use of black-vinegar fermentation techniques. Another unique feature is that the brewery is housed inside the black-vinegar restaurant "Kurozu no Sato Kakuida."
The official site section "About Kakuida Beer" also lists award histories from the Japan Great Beer Awards and the International Beer Cup, and this Shinjuku appearance looks like a chance to experience Kagoshima-born fermentation techniques and proven labels in the city center. If you plan to visit during the event, it would be worth checking the availability of the four regular beers as well as the limited-edition labels.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news: you can drink Kagoshima craft beer in Shinjuku! KAKUIDA BREWERY is setting up at Keio Department Store Shinjuku's "Dai Kyushu Exhibition" and serving draft beer from March 6 to March 12, 2026. The last day closes at 5 p.m.
MugiWhat! Draft beer at a department store!? And it's a brewery from Kagoshima, so it feels like a trip!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong. Draft pours are planned for Belgian White, American Red, Aged Stout, and Lactic-Fermented Yuzu Sour. White Koji Sour and SMash may also appear as limited items.
MugiWhat is that! Is SMash a beer you smash!? The can? The keg?
Hop BroNo smashing anything. SMaSH stands for Single Malt and Single Hop; it is a style made with one kind of malt and one kind of hop. It shows the character of the ingredients bare, like the "bare-faced" beer.
MugiOh, so it's a bare-faced beer! Then what should a beginner drink first?
Hop BroIf you can't decide, the four-beer tasting set is the one. Starting with the light Belgian White, moving to the richer American Red, then the deep Aged Stout, and finishing with the crisp Lactic-Fermented Yuzu Sour feels great.
MugiLike a course meal! But does "lactic-fermented" mean it'll be so sour my face turns into a pickled plum?
Hop BroI think the acidity is just right. KAKUIDA BREWERY is a small brewery in Kagoshima's Kurozu no Sato, and it's good at handmade brewing that makes use of black-vinegar fermentation techniques. It also has award history, so it knows how to design fermentation well.
MugiHearing that makes me want to drink it! Let's taste the four regular varieties, and if White Koji Sour and SMash are available, add them right away and toast in Shinjuku!
