Ogoshi Beer Brewery to Hold Four Reservation-Only "Tank Opening Days" in May
Ogoshi Beer Brewery in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, will from now on limit its direct sales to about once a month, while holding reservation-only, capacity-limited "Tank Opening Days" on May 16-17 and 22-23. It will be an opportunity to enjoy a freshly opened pint at the brewery.
Hop BroOgoshi Beer Brewery is doing a special May opening event. They’re scaling direct sales down to about once a month, with only May 9 and 10 for direct sales, but I’m fired up that they’ve set up Tank Opening Days on the 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd.
MugiWait, you mean they’re going straight for freshly opened beer!? If I heard that, I’d put not just a red circle but 100 stars on my calendar!
Hop BroAnd it’s split into two sessions, 16:00-18:00 and 19:00-21:00. Since it’s reservation-only and capacity-limited, you can relax and enjoy a pint that’s just come out of the tank.
MugiCapacity-limited makes it sound like some secret gathering! But Ogoshi’s real appeal is the brewery-specific experience, right?
Hop BroExactly. Their flagship Lemonsoon is a saison-style beer made with lemons from Ogoshi Town, and its light, refreshing finish is its hallmark.
MugiA saison, huh? Is that like an elegant farm-work beer? Your explanation suddenly sounds like a history lesson!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a light and easy-drinking style. Add Byakuchumu, their Belgian white, and you get a gentle aroma from unmalted wheat and mandarin oranges from Ogoshi, wrapping you up in a soft, airy feel.
MugiWhoa, is a Belgian white really that fluffy!? The name sounds like it should have coriander or something in it, and after drinking it my brain might start foaming too!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. And Ananas no Yuuwaku is a hazy IPA with tropical-fruit-like aromas, with a cloudy appearance that makes the expression it shows the moment it comes out of the tank especially strong.
MugiWhat is that, I want to drink everything! A freshly opened pint sounds like it has every aroma and temperature alive in it, and in May I’ll want to raise a glass at Ogoshi Beer Brewery!
Ogoshi Beer Brewery to Hold Four Reservation-Only "Tank Opening Days" in May
Ogoshi Beer Brewery (Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture) announced that it will henceforth hold direct sales about once a month, and has limited May's direct-sale dates to May 9 and 10. On top of that, as a brewery-specific event, it will hold "Tank Opening Days" on four dates in May: May 16-17 and 22-23. Hours are 16:00-18:00 and 19:00-21:00, and the event will be reservation-only with limited capacity.
What stands out in this post is its emphasis on prioritizing "offering a better time" over increasing sales opportunities. Ogoshi Beer is a craft brewery based at its own facility in Ogoshi Town, Sakaide City, where it makes beer using lemons and barley from the town. The brand emerged from a town-building effort centered on agriculture, and it has woven local ingredients and the atmosphere of the land into its beer.
Its signature labels include "Lemonsoon," made with Ogoshi-grown lemons, "Byakuchumu," and "Ananas no Yuuwaku." Because it has valued places where makers and drinkers can interact directly through event appearances and direct sales, a small-scale event like this is a strong expression of Ogoshi Beer Brewery's philosophy. The aroma and temperature the moment a tank is opened, and the character of a beer poured fresh, are pleasures unique to a brewery and hard to get from bottles or cans.
Ogoshi Beer began brewing in spring 2024, making it a relatively new brewery, but its commitment to using local resources and its messaging that layers on-site experiences has remained consistent. The May "Tank Opening Days" look set to clearly show that direction.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOgoshi Beer Brewery is doing a special May opening event. They’re scaling direct sales down to about once a month, with only May 9 and 10 for direct sales, but I’m fired up that they’ve set up Tank Opening Days on the 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd.
MugiWait, you mean they’re going straight for freshly opened beer!? If I heard that, I’d put not just a red circle but 100 stars on my calendar!
Hop BroAnd it’s split into two sessions, 16:00-18:00 and 19:00-21:00. Since it’s reservation-only and capacity-limited, you can relax and enjoy a pint that’s just come out of the tank.
MugiCapacity-limited makes it sound like some secret gathering! But Ogoshi’s real appeal is the brewery-specific experience, right?
Hop BroExactly. Their flagship Lemonsoon is a saison-style beer made with lemons from Ogoshi Town, and its light, refreshing finish is its hallmark.
MugiA saison, huh? Is that like an elegant farm-work beer? Your explanation suddenly sounds like a history lesson!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a light and easy-drinking style. Add Byakuchumu, their Belgian white, and you get a gentle aroma from unmalted wheat and mandarin oranges from Ogoshi, wrapping you up in a soft, airy feel.
MugiWhoa, is a Belgian white really that fluffy!? The name sounds like it should have coriander or something in it, and after drinking it my brain might start foaming too!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. And Ananas no Yuuwaku is a hazy IPA with tropical-fruit-like aromas, with a cloudy appearance that makes the expression it shows the moment it comes out of the tank especially strong.
MugiWhat is that, I want to drink everything! A freshly opened pint sounds like it has every aroma and temperature alive in it, and in May I’ll want to raise a glass at Ogoshi Beer Brewery!
