Agarihama Brewery to Exhibit at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026
Agarihama Brewery, based in Yonabaru Town, Okinawa, has announced that it will exhibit at the "2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival" to be held in Saitama Shintoshin. At Booth 19, it will bring distinctive beers, including a mango ale, for the spring venue.
Hop BroAgarihama Brewery, based in Yonabaru Town, Okinawa, is exhibiting at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026. The venue is in Saitama Shintoshin, and the booth number is 19.
MugiWait, they're coming all the way from Okinawa to Saitama!? Booth 19 is easy to remember and easy to find!
Hop BroWhat's more, Agarihama Brewery is Yonabaru Town's first brewery. It got its start in 2023, and what's interesting is how it really brings Okinawan ingredients into the beer.
MugiWhat do you mean by 'ingredient feel'? Does that mean even Okinawa's atmosphere goes into the beer!?
Hop BroIt does. For example, this time's star is OKINAWA Mango Ale. The main attraction is a tropical aroma like perfectly ripe mango, and it's being released early for the spring venue.
MugiWhoa, I would definitely love that! But what is an ale? I'm still a little fuzzy on what a beer style really means.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's about differences in how the beer is fermented and how the aromas come through. Agarihama layers tropical fruit expression on top of that, so it's fun even before you take a sip.
MugiOhhh! Are there more? If it's not just mango, I want to taste compare them all!
Hop BroOf course there are. There will be AGARIHAMA IPA with pineapple juice, SUNRISE PALE ALE with a citrus character, and GAJUMARU WIPA with strong bitterness.
MugiIPA, WIPA... that suddenly sounds like magic spells! Does pronounced bitterness really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt does. IPA tends to put hop aroma and bitterness up front, while WIPA pushes that even further. So at the event, comparing aroma and bitterness should be a lot of fun.
MugiI see, it's the kind of thing you can drink while learning! A five-day festival from May 13 to 17 is the kind of event I'd want to keep going back to!
Hop BroSince it's a large-scale event bringing together breweries from all over the country, Agarihama's individuality will definitely stand out too. All right, let's head to booth 19 for a drink, or two.
From Yonabaru to Saitama
Agarihama Brewery, based in Yonabaru Town, Okinawa, has announced that it will exhibit at the 2026 Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival. The venue is Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin, and the event will run for five days from May 13 to 17. Booth number 19 will take part with the bright presence you would expect from an Okinawan brewery.
Agarihama Brewery was launched in 2023 as Yonabaru Town's first craft beer brewery. Its taproom, located next to the brewery, serves beers with a focus on freshness right after brewing. Moving between its core lineup and limited releases, the brewery has expressed Okinawan ingredients and atmosphere through its beers. The taproom also offers brewery tours, making it easy for visitors to get a feel for the makers' philosophy on site.
At this Keyaki Hiroba event, OKINAWA Mango Ale will take center stage as the beer created for the venue. It is being introduced as an early release for spring Keyaki, and its signature is a tropical aroma reminiscent of perfectly ripe mango. In addition, the lineup includes beers with distinct personalities such as AGARIHAMA IPA, made with pineapple juice; SUNRISE PALE ALE, with a citrus character; and GAJUMARU WIPA, with a pronounced bitterness. While showcasing a broad range of beer styles, the brewery's direction of expressing the feel of tropical ingredients is also reflected directly in this event appearance.
The Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival is known as a large-scale event that gathers breweries from across Japan. For Agarihama Brewery, coming all the way from Yonabaru in Okinawa, it looks set to be an opportunity to bring the flavors it has cultivated at home to beer fans outside the prefecture.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAgarihama Brewery, based in Yonabaru Town, Okinawa, is exhibiting at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026. The venue is in Saitama Shintoshin, and the booth number is 19.
MugiWait, they're coming all the way from Okinawa to Saitama!? Booth 19 is easy to remember and easy to find!
Hop BroWhat's more, Agarihama Brewery is Yonabaru Town's first brewery. It got its start in 2023, and what's interesting is how it really brings Okinawan ingredients into the beer.
MugiWhat do you mean by 'ingredient feel'? Does that mean even Okinawa's atmosphere goes into the beer!?
Hop BroIt does. For example, this time's star is OKINAWA Mango Ale. The main attraction is a tropical aroma like perfectly ripe mango, and it's being released early for the spring venue.
MugiWhoa, I would definitely love that! But what is an ale? I'm still a little fuzzy on what a beer style really means.
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's about differences in how the beer is fermented and how the aromas come through. Agarihama layers tropical fruit expression on top of that, so it's fun even before you take a sip.
MugiOhhh! Are there more? If it's not just mango, I want to taste compare them all!
Hop BroOf course there are. There will be AGARIHAMA IPA with pineapple juice, SUNRISE PALE ALE with a citrus character, and GAJUMARU WIPA with strong bitterness.
MugiIPA, WIPA... that suddenly sounds like magic spells! Does pronounced bitterness really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt does. IPA tends to put hop aroma and bitterness up front, while WIPA pushes that even further. So at the event, comparing aroma and bitterness should be a lot of fun.
MugiI see, it's the kind of thing you can drink while learning! A five-day festival from May 13 to 17 is the kind of event I'd want to keep going back to!
Hop BroSince it's a large-scale event bringing together breweries from all over the country, Agarihama's individuality will definitely stand out too. All right, let's head to booth 19 for a drink, or two.
