Mya Brew to host Honshu deer pairing event on Aug. 21
Mya Brew in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, will host a collaboration event with Hinata Shoten on Aug. 21. The lineup centers on Honshu deer dishes paired with a berry-forward fruited sour ale brewed for the occasion.
Hop BroThis one from Mya Brew has a collab on August 21 that really stands out. They’re teaming up with Hinata Shoten in Chikusa, Nagoya, for a Honshu deer pairing event.
MugiWait, actual deer from Honshu? That sounds so intense my stomach is already trying to dress up for dinner!
Hop BroExactly. The event name is basically let’s eat seasonal deer, and it runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., so they’re clearly serious about the whole night.
MugiWhoa, so food is a co-star here too. The moment I heard teaming up with Hinata Shoten, I knew this was going to be dangerous for my appetite.
Hop BroThat’s the key part. They even brewed a special Fruited Sour Ale specifically to match the deer, so this is a full-on pairing event.
MugiHold on, what does fruited mean here? You just switched from beer talk to wizard language.
Hop BroSimple version: it’s an ale with fruit and tartness. In this case, berry-like acidity should lift the rich red meat and fat from the venison.
MugiWhat is this menu though! Low-temp seared back loin, goulash, sausages... and then berry sour beer on top? This feels like a very classy food festival.
Hop BroAnd there’s hunter-style shabu-shabu too. They also have a reservation-only menu for groups of four or more, plus German-inspired dishes like Fleischkaese.
MugiI like that it’s not stiff, though. If just one drink is welcome, I could stop by casually and then accidentally end up ordering half the deer menu.
Hop BroThat’s very Mya Brew. They’re great at showing beer with food, and this event sounds like a perfect example of what they do well.
MugiI’m sold. Venison with berry tartness already sounds delicious in my head, and now I absolutely want a glass on August 21.
Mya Brew, a craft brewery in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, will hold a collaboration event with gibier shop Hinata Shoten on Friday, Aug. 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event is titled "Let's Eat Seasonal Aichi Honshu Deer", and it is designed around beer and food pairing.
Event Details
- Venue: Mya Brew (Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi)
- Collaboration: Hinata Shoten (@hinatashoten618)
- Special beer: a berry-driven Fruited Sour Ale
According to the brewery's announcement, the beer was brewed after discussing which styles would work best with Honshu deer. The result is a sour ale with berry notes, aimed at matching the flavors of summer gibier. For beer drinkers, the draw is not just the beer itself, but the way it is meant to sit alongside the dishes.
Food Lineup
The menu features a range of Honshu deer dishes, including hunter-style shabu-shabu, goulash, low-temperature roast tataki, sausage, roasted cuts, and fleischkäse. One reservation-only shabu-shabu set is limited to two groups and requires booking for parties of four or more. The lineup also brings in German-style cooking, giving the evening a clear food-focused identity.
Mya Brew says the special Fruited Sour Ale will pair well not only with the collaboration menu, but with its other beers as well. Guests are also welcome to stop by for just one drink and one dish, making it an approachable event rather than a formal tasting.
For a brewery based in Nagoya, this is a good example of how Mya Brew puts food pairing at the center of its beer culture.
Source: Instagram post
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one from Mya Brew has a collab on August 21 that really stands out. They’re teaming up with Hinata Shoten in Chikusa, Nagoya, for a Honshu deer pairing event.
MugiWait, actual deer from Honshu? That sounds so intense my stomach is already trying to dress up for dinner!
Hop BroExactly. The event name is basically let’s eat seasonal deer, and it runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., so they’re clearly serious about the whole night.
MugiWhoa, so food is a co-star here too. The moment I heard teaming up with Hinata Shoten, I knew this was going to be dangerous for my appetite.
Hop BroThat’s the key part. They even brewed a special Fruited Sour Ale specifically to match the deer, so this is a full-on pairing event.
MugiHold on, what does fruited mean here? You just switched from beer talk to wizard language.
Hop BroSimple version: it’s an ale with fruit and tartness. In this case, berry-like acidity should lift the rich red meat and fat from the venison.
MugiWhat is this menu though! Low-temp seared back loin, goulash, sausages... and then berry sour beer on top? This feels like a very classy food festival.
Hop BroAnd there’s hunter-style shabu-shabu too. They also have a reservation-only menu for groups of four or more, plus German-inspired dishes like Fleischkaese.
MugiI like that it’s not stiff, though. If just one drink is welcome, I could stop by casually and then accidentally end up ordering half the deer menu.
Hop BroThat’s very Mya Brew. They’re great at showing beer with food, and this event sounds like a perfect example of what they do well.
MugiI’m sold. Venison with berry tartness already sounds delicious in my head, and now I absolutely want a glass on August 21.
