Nara Brewing Announces First Shipment Stores for New "DAYLONG" Made Only with German Ingredients
On March 21, 2026, Nara Brewing announced the first stores to receive its German pilsner "DAYLONG." It uses malt, hops, and yeast all sourced from Germany, aiming for a light, easy-drinking beer that lets you feel the grain’s outline. The first release is for liquor retailers, and online store sales are scheduled to begin at noon on March 27.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Nara Brewing’s new German pilsner "DAYLONG" has finally had its first-shipment info released!
MugiWhat! I thought Nara Brewing had more of an experimental image, so coming in with a straight-up classic style is so hot!
Hop BroAnd the cool part is that they’ve matched all the malt, hops, and yeast with German ingredients.
MugiHuh~! But what does the article mean by the "outline of the grain"? Does the beer have a face or something?!
Hop BroHere it means a solid malt backbone, basically a beer designed to be crisp thanks to lagering, but not thin.
MugiOhhh! Lagering sounds like a spell, but basically you mean it’s smooth to drink and toasty!
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. The first shipment is for liquor retailers as of March 21, and it’s nice that the initial stores are spread widely across Tokyo, Kansai, and even Nara Prefecture.
MugiBeing able to buy it easily helps! But I’m worried it’ll sell out, so we should check each store’s inventory first!
Hop BroOnline sales on the Nara Brewing store are scheduled to start at noon on March 27, so setting an alarm would be smart.
MugiAll right, I’ve decided: let’s have DAYLONG with lunch from noon this spring! Hop-nii, you’re coming too!
The Nara craft brewery Nara Brewing has released information on the first shipment of its German pilsner, "DAYLONG." In its official announcement, it said that it uses malt, hops, and yeast all sourced from Germany. Centered on respect for the style born in Germany, it presents a beer with a grain-forward lightness that is designed to be casually enjoyed throughout the day.
The first shipment announced this time, as of Saturday, March 21, is limited to liquor retailers. In Tokyo, the list includes Caliquors Tokyo, 12e chitofuna, and the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Store Plaza Building. In the Kansai area, it includes JR Kyoto Isetan, the B1 Wayo Liquor section at Hanshin Umeda Main Store, and TAKAMURA Wine & Coffee Roasters. Even within Nara Prefecture, there are convenient local options such as Kintetsu Department Store Nara Store Yamatoji, Nishi no Kyo Jizake-dokoro Kitora, Wine no Ojisama, Higashikawa Saketen, Nobori Saketen, and Sake no Abetaya.
At the same time, sales on the Nara Brewing online store are scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, March 27. Delivery dates and inventory levels differ by store, so it is best to confirm with each shop before purchasing.
Nara Brewing, based in Kitanosho Nishimachi, Nara City, has developed a wide range of beers, from core offerings to experimental recipes. This "DAYLONG" is a new release that carefully explores the style’s context and everyday drinkability rather than flashiness, making it a springtime food-pairing candidate worth keeping in mind.
Reference: Notice of first shipment stores for Nara Brewing "DAYLONG" / Nara Brewing Co. official site
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, Nara Brewing’s new German pilsner "DAYLONG" has finally had its first-shipment info released!
MugiWhat! I thought Nara Brewing had more of an experimental image, so coming in with a straight-up classic style is so hot!
Hop BroAnd the cool part is that they’ve matched all the malt, hops, and yeast with German ingredients.
MugiHuh~! But what does the article mean by the "outline of the grain"? Does the beer have a face or something?!
Hop BroHere it means a solid malt backbone, basically a beer designed to be crisp thanks to lagering, but not thin.
MugiOhhh! Lagering sounds like a spell, but basically you mean it’s smooth to drink and toasty!
Hop BroThat’s exactly right. The first shipment is for liquor retailers as of March 21, and it’s nice that the initial stores are spread widely across Tokyo, Kansai, and even Nara Prefecture.
MugiBeing able to buy it easily helps! But I’m worried it’ll sell out, so we should check each store’s inventory first!
Hop BroOnline sales on the Nara Brewing store are scheduled to start at noon on March 27, so setting an alarm would be smart.
MugiAll right, I’ve decided: let’s have DAYLONG with lunch from noon this spring! Hop-nii, you’re coming too!
