Quartet Brewing to Release 5th Anniversary Beer on March 26
Quartet Brewing in Karuizawa, Nagano, announced in a post on March 1, 2026 that it will release a 5th anniversary beer. Since March 25, the anniversary date, falls on a regular closing day, sales will begin the following day, March 26. The brewery also announced that it will return to normal business hours starting in March.
Hop BroBreaking news! Quartet Brewing in Karuizawa announced that it’s releasing a 5th anniversary beer on March 26, 2026!
MugiWait, not on the anniversary itself? Why the 26th?
Hop BroTheir 5th anniversary is actually on March 25, but that day is their regular closing day. So they’re kicking things off on Thursday, the 26th!
MugiOhhh! There’s a real reason, that’s reassuring! And Karuizawa is basically always high on the list of places I want to travel to!
Hop BroThe location is strong too. It’s a taproom on Karuizawa Hon-dori, about a 10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. That kind of accessibility should help the beer get off to a good start.
MugiFootfall... what’s that? Did soccer suddenly start?
Hop BroIt means the flow of people. Basically, it’s easy for both tourists and locals to stop by. Plus, they’re returning to regular hours in March: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 15:00–20:00, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 12:00–20:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday!
MugiYou’re full of info! So, what style is the anniversary beer? A Hazy IPA or something?
Hop BroThat part hasn’t been announced yet. But in the same post, they reported that Brillante Hazy IPA and Resonance Wheat won silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards, and that makes five straight years of awards, so their track record is strong!
MugiFive straight years of silver is seriously hot...! I’m checking for updates on the anniversary beer and now I want to go there and toast on March 26!
Quartet Brewing in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, announced in an Instagram post at 13:51 on March 1, 2026 that it will release its 5th anniversary beer starting Thursday, March 26. The brewery will mark its 5th anniversary on March 25, but since that day is a regular closing day, sales will begin the following day.
The post also announced that the brewery will return to its regular operating schedule in March. Business hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 15:00 to 20:00; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 12:00 to 20:00; and Tuesday and Wednesday are closed.
The same post also reported that "Brillante Hazy IPA" and "Resonance Wheat" won silver medals at the Japan Great Beer Awards. It also expressed gratitude that these awards marked the brewery's fifth consecutive year of recognition.
What stands out in this announcement is that it is promoting not only the anniversary project, but also its regular operations and recent achievements at the same time. The brewery, which operates a taproom on Karuizawa Hon-dori, also notes in its official information that it is about a 10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. In Karuizawa, a popular tourist destination, having a location that is easy for both locals and visitors to stop by could also give the anniversary beer a strong start.
At this point, the style and name of the 5th anniversary beer have not yet been announced. For the latest updates, we will have to wait for further news from the brewery's official social media accounts and website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Quartet Brewing in Karuizawa announced that it’s releasing a 5th anniversary beer on March 26, 2026!
MugiWait, not on the anniversary itself? Why the 26th?
Hop BroTheir 5th anniversary is actually on March 25, but that day is their regular closing day. So they’re kicking things off on Thursday, the 26th!
MugiOhhh! There’s a real reason, that’s reassuring! And Karuizawa is basically always high on the list of places I want to travel to!
Hop BroThe location is strong too. It’s a taproom on Karuizawa Hon-dori, about a 10-minute walk from Karuizawa Station. That kind of accessibility should help the beer get off to a good start.
MugiFootfall... what’s that? Did soccer suddenly start?
Hop BroIt means the flow of people. Basically, it’s easy for both tourists and locals to stop by. Plus, they’re returning to regular hours in March: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 15:00–20:00, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 12:00–20:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday!
MugiYou’re full of info! So, what style is the anniversary beer? A Hazy IPA or something?
Hop BroThat part hasn’t been announced yet. But in the same post, they reported that Brillante Hazy IPA and Resonance Wheat won silver at the Japan Great Beer Awards, and that makes five straight years of awards, so their track record is strong!
MugiFive straight years of silver is seriously hot...! I’m checking for updates on the anniversary beer and now I want to go there and toast on March 26!
