Monkey Mountain to join OITA YOI FES in Oita on August 29
Monkey Mountain announced on Instagram that it will take part in OITA YOI FES, set for Saturday, August 29, at the plaza in front of Oita Station’s north exit. The event brings together sake, shochu, craft beer, whisky, and wine producers from across Oita.
Hop BroMugi, did you catch the post about OITA YOI FES? Monkey Mountain is joining it on Saturday, August 29, from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the north plaza outside Oita Station.
MugiWait, is this like Team Oita drinks edition? Not just craft beer, but wine and whisky too?
Hop BroExactly. It's a full lineup of local drinks makers from across the prefecture: sake producers, breweries, distilleries, wineries, plus food and workshops.
MugiOooh! I know the name Monkey Mountain, but what kind of brewery is it? Please tell me actual monkeys are not running the brewhouse.
Hop BroIt's a small brewery in Funai-cho, Oita City, opened in February 2019. And the big flex is Darren's 20 years brewing in the Pacific Northwest before starting beer in Oita.
MugiTwenty years is huge! But you're about to say aroma design, aren't you? Why does beer suddenly sound like architecture?
Hop BroBecause it means they're aroma-forward brewing. They aim to make citrusy or herbal notes pop before the first sip, and even without specific beer names or styles announced yet, that makes this event intriguing.
MugiGot it, so your nose starts the party first. And if it's built around local water and food, that sounds ridiculously good with Oita snacks.
Hop BroExactly. This could be pairing heaven, because you can taste across Oita's whole drinks scene, not just beer, and match it with food as you go.
Hop BroAnd the timing is perfect too: 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. on a Saturday, so you can do one pour in daylight and another after sunset.
MugiThat is elite planning. My tasting route is already forming, and now I'm seriously debating whether to start with beer or wander into wine halfway through.
Hop BroFirst stop has to be Monkey Mountain so we can check that aroma focus for ourselves. Thinking about that first pour already makes me want to head for Oita Station right now.
Monkey Mountain announced on Instagram that OITA YOI FES will be held on Saturday, August 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the plaza in front of the north exit of Oita Station. The post says the event will bring together sake breweries, craft beer breweries, whisky distilleries, and wineries from across Oita, along with food and workshops that pair with the drinks.
Event details
- Date: August 29, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Venue: Oita Station North Exit Plaza
- Focus: A regional tasting event featuring Oita-made drinks and food
Based in Funai-machi, Oita City, Monkey Mountain opened its brewery in February 2019. The brewery’s site describes it as a "Made in Oita" craft beer maker focused on aroma, led by Darren, who has 20 years of brewing experience in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. That background gives the FES appearance extra context: this is a brewery rooted in Oita, but shaped by international brewing experience.
For beer fans, the event looks like a chance to compare local drinks across categories in one place. Monkey Mountain’s presence also connects the brewery’s aromatic beers with Oita’s wider food and drink culture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi, did you catch the post about OITA YOI FES? Monkey Mountain is joining it on Saturday, August 29, from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the north plaza outside Oita Station.
MugiWait, is this like Team Oita drinks edition? Not just craft beer, but wine and whisky too?
Hop BroExactly. It's a full lineup of local drinks makers from across the prefecture: sake producers, breweries, distilleries, wineries, plus food and workshops.
MugiOooh! I know the name Monkey Mountain, but what kind of brewery is it? Please tell me actual monkeys are not running the brewhouse.
Hop BroIt's a small brewery in Funai-cho, Oita City, opened in February 2019. And the big flex is Darren's 20 years brewing in the Pacific Northwest before starting beer in Oita.
MugiTwenty years is huge! But you're about to say aroma design, aren't you? Why does beer suddenly sound like architecture?
Hop BroBecause it means they're aroma-forward brewing. They aim to make citrusy or herbal notes pop before the first sip, and even without specific beer names or styles announced yet, that makes this event intriguing.
MugiGot it, so your nose starts the party first. And if it's built around local water and food, that sounds ridiculously good with Oita snacks.
Hop BroExactly. This could be pairing heaven, because you can taste across Oita's whole drinks scene, not just beer, and match it with food as you go.
Hop BroAnd the timing is perfect too: 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. on a Saturday, so you can do one pour in daylight and another after sunset.
MugiThat is elite planning. My tasting route is already forming, and now I'm seriously debating whether to start with beer or wander into wine halfway through.
Hop BroFirst stop has to be Monkey Mountain so we can check that aroma focus for ourselves. Thinking about that first pour already makes me want to head for Oita Station right now.
