Keika Brewing to Host 3rd-Anniversary Event in Asamushi on June 20-21
Keika Brewing, a brewpub in Aomori’s Asamushi hot spring district, will celebrate its third anniversary on June 20-21. The two-day event at Keika Brewing & Anzu Ryokan will feature live music, DJs, special food, and two anniversary beers.
Hop BroThe talk today is Hotarubi Brewing's 3rd anniversary. On June 20 and 21, they're throwing an event at Hotarubi Brewing & Anzu Ryokan in Asamushi.
MugiWait, a two-day celebration? And it runs from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so this is an all-day beer mission!
Hop BroYep, and the big draw is two anniversary beers, plus live acts and DJs. The headliners are Asamushi Town Light Music Club and the Asamushi Koto Group, so the local flavor is strong.
MugiOoh, that super local lineup sounds so fun. It feels less like a promo event and more like the whole town showing up with a soundtrack!
Hop BroExactly. There'll be special food too, and if the regular beers are pouring, the nice part is beer for every dish with Hotarubi, Zankou, and Senrin in the mix.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA just appeared and my brain put on sunglasses. Is that a beer style or a road trip?
Hop BroSenrin is that style. Think sharp, clean bitterness with citrus and pine notes, then a crisp finish that works really well with food.
MugiCitrus I get, but pine-like aroma makes me picture drinking inside a forest. Weirdly... I'm interested?
Hop BroThen Hotarubi, the pale ale, goes for grapefruit, lime, melon on the aroma side. That's the kind of layered profile that becomes a brewery's identity.
MugiOkay, but what is flagship? Between West Coast and flagship, this beer list keeps trying to launch a ship.
Hop BroIt just means the signature beer. And Zankou is a golden ale with white-wine-like aroma, low bitterness, and a very easy entry point, which sounds perfect in that old bank vault seating.
MugiI'm sold. Start with Zankou, move to Senrin, and finish with a toast on the anniversary beers. Live music, DJs, hot spring town air... now I really want a glass.
Third anniversary in Asamushi
Keika Brewing, located in the hot spring district of Asamushi in Aomori City, will hold its third-anniversary event over two days, June 20 and June 21. The venue is Keika Brewing & Anzu Ryokan, with opening hours from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The program includes two anniversary beer releases, live performances, DJs, and collaboration food.
A line-up with strong local character
The announcement highlights two headliners from the neighborhood: Asamushi Town Association Light Music Club and Asamushi Koto no Kai. With local acts at the center, the event is designed around a special stage and a distinctly Asamushi feel. Special food items will also be available, making it a beer-and-food gathering as well as a music event.
What to drink
Keika Brewing’s core lineup is built around beers that pair naturally with food. On the brewery’s official site, the flagship pale ale Keika is described as bright and drinkable, Zankou is a light golden ale with a low bitterness, and Senrin is a West Coast IPA with a sharper hop profile.
- Keika: a pale ale with grapefruit, lime, and melon aromas
- Zankou: a golden ale with a white-wine-like aroma and gentle bitterness
- Senrin: a West Coast IPA with citrus and pine notes and a firm finish
Set in a calm brewpub space in Asamushi, including a former bank building with a vault-room seating area, Keika Brewing offers a setting that fits the town’s hot spring atmosphere. The anniversary event should give visitors a chance to experience the brewery’s beers, the local music scene, and the neighborhood’s relaxed pace in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe talk today is Hotarubi Brewing's 3rd anniversary. On June 20 and 21, they're throwing an event at Hotarubi Brewing & Anzu Ryokan in Asamushi.
MugiWait, a two-day celebration? And it runs from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so this is an all-day beer mission!
Hop BroYep, and the big draw is two anniversary beers, plus live acts and DJs. The headliners are Asamushi Town Light Music Club and the Asamushi Koto Group, so the local flavor is strong.
MugiOoh, that super local lineup sounds so fun. It feels less like a promo event and more like the whole town showing up with a soundtrack!
Hop BroExactly. There'll be special food too, and if the regular beers are pouring, the nice part is beer for every dish with Hotarubi, Zankou, and Senrin in the mix.
MugiHold on, West Coast IPA just appeared and my brain put on sunglasses. Is that a beer style or a road trip?
Hop BroSenrin is that style. Think sharp, clean bitterness with citrus and pine notes, then a crisp finish that works really well with food.
MugiCitrus I get, but pine-like aroma makes me picture drinking inside a forest. Weirdly... I'm interested?
Hop BroThen Hotarubi, the pale ale, goes for grapefruit, lime, melon on the aroma side. That's the kind of layered profile that becomes a brewery's identity.
MugiOkay, but what is flagship? Between West Coast and flagship, this beer list keeps trying to launch a ship.
Hop BroIt just means the signature beer. And Zankou is a golden ale with white-wine-like aroma, low bitterness, and a very easy entry point, which sounds perfect in that old bank vault seating.
MugiI'm sold. Start with Zankou, move to Senrin, and finish with a toast on the anniversary beers. Live music, DJs, hot spring town air... now I really want a glass.
