Aozora Brewery to Open W&B Wagyu and Craft Beer Venue in Canal City Hakata
Aozora Brewery will open W&B - WAGYU & CRAFT BEER - by AOZORA BREWERY on the first floor of Canal City Hakata East Building on September 4. The new concept pairs wagyu dishes with the brewery’s own craft beer, bringing its Fukuoka-made lineup into a major urban shopping complex.
Hop BroSomething interesting is happening in Fukuoka. Aozora Brewery is opening W&B on September 4 at Canal City Hakata.
MugiWhat! Craft beer at Canal City? And it’s wagyu with beer? That already sounds like a reward meal!
Hop BroExactly. The new spot is called “W&B -WAGYU & CRAFT BEER- by AOZORA BREWERY,” and it’s a steak and beer bar on the first floor of the East Building.
MugiWow! Being able to drink house-brewed craft beer in a big shopping complex sounds super approachable for beginners too!
Hop BroAozora Brewery is based in Tenyamachi, Hakata, and already runs Hakata Tenyamachi and Kaizuka Station Stand. Their focus is easy-to-love flavors built around classic beer styles.
MugiHold on, when you say beer styles, it suddenly sounds like a class lecture. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIt just means categories like lagers or IPAs. So instead of chasing gimmicks, they’re the kind of brewery that brews the classics well.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! If the classics are tasty and there’s wagyu too, that’s basically a champion-level pairing!
Hop BroAnd they’ve got the track record. In 2025, four of their beers placed at the International Beer Cup, and “ONE craft” won gold at JGBA 2025.
MugiNice! Getting to drink a Fukuoka-brewed pint in the city and taste the skill of an award-winning brewery sounds like a seriously premium experience.
Hop BroThey got their brewing license on June 10, 2022, and they’ve been serving core beers, seasonal releases, and guest taps since then. This place could become a new Fukuoka beer hub.
MugiI’m hungry and thirsty just thinking about it! One bite of wagyu, one sip of beer, and I want to go now!
W&B opens at Canal City Hakata
Aozora Brewery will launch a new venue, W&B - WAGYU & CRAFT BEER - by AOZORA BREWERY, on the first floor of the Canal City Hakata East Building on September 4. Positioned as a steak and beer bar, the concept centers on pairing wagyu dishes with the brewery’s own craft beer.
A brewery rooted in Hakata
Aozora Brewery is based in Tenyamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It currently operates two locations: Hakata Tenyamachi and Kaizuka Station Stand. On its official site, the brewery says it aims to make craft beer more familiar in everyday life, focusing on approachable flavors and classic beer styles.
The brewery also obtained its brewing license on June 10, 2022. In addition to its core lineup, it regularly offers seasonal beers and guest beers, giving drinkers a chance to discover something new in the city.
Backed by recent awards
Aozora Brewery has also built a record of competition success. At the 2025 International Beer Cup, four of its beers were selected, and at JGBA 2025, ONE craft won gold. With that background, the new W&B venue adds a food-focused format that highlights how craft beer can work alongside wagyu.
The opening gives Fukuoka beer fans another place to experience the brewery’s work in a setting that is easy to reach for both shoppers and visitors.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething interesting is happening in Fukuoka. Aozora Brewery is opening W&B on September 4 at Canal City Hakata.
MugiWhat! Craft beer at Canal City? And it’s wagyu with beer? That already sounds like a reward meal!
Hop BroExactly. The new spot is called “W&B -WAGYU & CRAFT BEER- by AOZORA BREWERY,” and it’s a steak and beer bar on the first floor of the East Building.
MugiWow! Being able to drink house-brewed craft beer in a big shopping complex sounds super approachable for beginners too!
Hop BroAozora Brewery is based in Tenyamachi, Hakata, and already runs Hakata Tenyamachi and Kaizuka Station Stand. Their focus is easy-to-love flavors built around classic beer styles.
MugiHold on, when you say beer styles, it suddenly sounds like a class lecture. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroIt just means categories like lagers or IPAs. So instead of chasing gimmicks, they’re the kind of brewery that brews the classics well.
MugiOkay, that makes sense! If the classics are tasty and there’s wagyu too, that’s basically a champion-level pairing!
Hop BroAnd they’ve got the track record. In 2025, four of their beers placed at the International Beer Cup, and “ONE craft” won gold at JGBA 2025.
MugiNice! Getting to drink a Fukuoka-brewed pint in the city and taste the skill of an award-winning brewery sounds like a seriously premium experience.
Hop BroThey got their brewing license on June 10, 2022, and they’ve been serving core beers, seasonal releases, and guest taps since then. This place could become a new Fukuoka beer hub.
MugiI’m hungry and thirsty just thinking about it! One bite of wagyu, one sip of beer, and I want to go now!
