Otako Beer Brewery to Exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026, Opening April 25
Otako Beer Brewery, based in Chiba City, will exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026, held at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato on April 25 and 26. With 20 craft breweries gathering, visitors can also enjoy food and hands-on booths.
Hop BroChiba Beer Fest 2026 is being held at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato on April 25 and 26, right? Since Otako Beer Brewery is also exhibiting, it sounds like it’s going to be a pretty heated two days.
MugiWait, 20 craft breweries are coming together!? That’s the kind of event where you get there and immediately freeze up because you can’t decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat’s great is how strong the local lineup is. With breweries like Shiokaze Blue Lab, Makuhari Brewery, and Kankiku Brewery, one of the highlights is that makers from within Chiba City are really well represented.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just a gathering of breweries? You can also hear from the people who make the beer? That means I’d end up learning a bunch of trivia before I even start drinking.
Hop BroExactly. Brewers are expected to come too, so you might even hear about hops and malt. Beer isn’t just a drink; the personality of the brew process really comes through, which makes it interesting.
MugiPersonality of the brew process? That suddenly sounds like a science experiment, but you mean the taste differences really show up, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. Because the fermentation and ingredients change the character, even craft beers of the same style can feel completely different. At the venue, you’ll really get a sense of the fun of tasting side by side.
MugiAnd there’s food too, right! Takoyaki, curry, loco moco rice bowls, pizza... that’s such a beer thief lineup I can’t stop laughing!
Hop BroHonestly, an event with strong food is unbeatable. Plus, there are hands-on booths, so it’s nice that you can do more than just drink and experience the whole venue.
MugiIt said the access is good too, and if it’s just a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station on the JR and monorail, that’s a drop-in distance. At that point it’s not a detour anymore; it’s the main destination!
Hop BroBeing able to taste the character of local breweries all together in Chiba's port area sounds like a great event. Including a glass from Otako Beer Brewery, it makes me want to enjoy some open-port drinking.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes my mouth water! On April 25 and 26, I definitely don’t want to miss the first drink!
20 Craft Breweries Gather in Chiba Minato
Otako Beer Brewery, based in Chiba City, will exhibit at Chiba Beer Fest 2026, held on April 25 and 26 at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato. The event was planned as a place to broadly enjoy Chiba's craft beer culture, and once again it will bring together makers from across the region, with a focus on local breweries.
The publicly announced exhibitor list includes, in addition to Otako Beer, Shiokaze Blue Lab, Y.Y.G Brewery Factory, Inabiya, Makuhari Brewery, Kaigan Brewing, Kankiku Brewery, RIO BREWING&CO., and Ushitora Brewery. Another feature of the event is that multiple breweries from within Chiba City will participate. Brewers from each company are also expected to attend, so it should be a chance not only to sample beers side by side, but also to hear directly from the people who make them.
The venue will also offer plenty of food to pair with the beer. In addition to food trucks and food booths serving takoyaki, curry, loco moco rice bowls, pizza, and more, hands-on content will also be available. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 25th, and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 26th. Its convenient location, just a 3-minute walk from JR Chiba Minato Station and Chiba Urban Monorail Chiba Minato Station, is another attraction.
As a local brewery rooted in Chiba City, Otako Beer Brewery has supported the region's beer scene. Taking part in a major event held locally will provide an opportunity to experience the brewery's beers in a different setting from its usual taproom and sales channels. Over these two days in the open waterfront area of Chiba Minato, visitors should be able to taste the individuality of regional breweries all in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroChiba Beer Fest 2026 is being held at Sanbashi Hiroba in Chiba Minato on April 25 and 26, right? Since Otako Beer Brewery is also exhibiting, it sounds like it’s going to be a pretty heated two days.
MugiWait, 20 craft breweries are coming together!? That’s the kind of event where you get there and immediately freeze up because you can’t decide what to drink first!
Hop BroWhat’s great is how strong the local lineup is. With breweries like Shiokaze Blue Lab, Makuhari Brewery, and Kankiku Brewery, one of the highlights is that makers from within Chiba City are really well represented.
MugiOhh, so it’s not just a gathering of breweries? You can also hear from the people who make the beer? That means I’d end up learning a bunch of trivia before I even start drinking.
Hop BroExactly. Brewers are expected to come too, so you might even hear about hops and malt. Beer isn’t just a drink; the personality of the brew process really comes through, which makes it interesting.
MugiPersonality of the brew process? That suddenly sounds like a science experiment, but you mean the taste differences really show up, right?
Hop BroThat’s right. Because the fermentation and ingredients change the character, even craft beers of the same style can feel completely different. At the venue, you’ll really get a sense of the fun of tasting side by side.
MugiAnd there’s food too, right! Takoyaki, curry, loco moco rice bowls, pizza... that’s such a beer thief lineup I can’t stop laughing!
Hop BroHonestly, an event with strong food is unbeatable. Plus, there are hands-on booths, so it’s nice that you can do more than just drink and experience the whole venue.
MugiIt said the access is good too, and if it’s just a 3-minute walk from Chiba Minato Station on the JR and monorail, that’s a drop-in distance. At that point it’s not a detour anymore; it’s the main destination!
Hop BroBeing able to taste the character of local breweries all together in Chiba's port area sounds like a great event. Including a glass from Otako Beer Brewery, it makes me want to enjoy some open-port drinking.
MugiYeah, just imagining it makes my mouth water! On April 25 and 26, I definitely don’t want to miss the first drink!
