Eguchiya Brewery to Hold a Brewery Tour on June 13, with Tastings and Sales
Eguchiya Brewery in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki, will hold a brewery tour on Sunday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is walk-in only, and visitors can tour the brewery, sample beers, and buy their favorites on site.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Egutoya Brewery's open house is happening on Sunday, June 13, from 11:00 to 17:00, and you can just drop in.
MugiWhat, no reservation needed? A brewery tour you can join on a whim is dangerously tempting!
Hop BroAnd it gets better: taste and buy on-site. If a beer hits, you can take it home immediately.
MugiWhoa, talking to the brewer sounds amazing. I'd absolutely ask, 'How did you make this so good?'
Hop BroThat's the charm. It's a brewery shaped by Kasumigaura, launched in 2023 inside a renovated Meiji-era former sake storehouse.
MugiNo way, beer in an old kura? That's so much atmosphere it feels unfair. Even the air probably tastes historic.
Hop BroThe lineup is fun too: Kasumigaura Hazy IPA, plus yuzu ale, blueberry ale, coffee stout, strawberry ale, and lager.
MugiHold on, what is Hazy IPA? Is that a beer style or a spell that summons fog?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's cloudy and aroma-forward. Usually juicy, fragrant, and easiergoing than people expect from IPA.
MugiThen I need a full tasting flight. Do I start with the yuzu ale or pretend I'm sophisticated with the coffee stout?
Hop BroThe best part is seeing the brewing process. Once you hear the brewer's stories and struggles, every sip lands harder.
MugiAt that point, I fully need a pint. Tour the kura, taste a few, then buy a favorite for the ride home.
Event Highlights
In an Instagram post dated June 12, Eguchiya Brewery announced a brewery tour for Sunday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No reservation or check-in is required. Visitors will be able to tour the brewery, join a tasting session, purchase beers on site, and hear directly from the brewers about the brewing process and the challenges behind it.
A Brewery Rooted in the Kasumigaura Lakeside
Eguchiya Brewery began operating in 2023 on the lakeshore of Kasumigaura in Ibaraki Prefecture. The brewery is housed in a renovated storehouse from the Meiji era and sits on the grounds of the guesthouse Kominka Eguchiya, making it a community-focused brewery closely tied to the area’s history.
Its lineup includes labels such as Sawano Funi, Kasumigaura Yuzu Ale, Kasumigaura Blueberry Ale, Kasumigaura Coffee Stout, Kasumigaura Hazy IPA, Kasumigaura Strawberry Ale, and Kasumigaura Lager. The brewery’s beers reflect the local landscape and ingredients, and this open-house style event offers a chance to see how that character is built into the brewing process.
For beer fans who want more than a finished pint, this is a practical opportunity to experience the brewery environment itself and understand the story behind the beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one caught my eye: Egutoya Brewery's open house is happening on Sunday, June 13, from 11:00 to 17:00, and you can just drop in.
MugiWhat, no reservation needed? A brewery tour you can join on a whim is dangerously tempting!
Hop BroAnd it gets better: taste and buy on-site. If a beer hits, you can take it home immediately.
MugiWhoa, talking to the brewer sounds amazing. I'd absolutely ask, 'How did you make this so good?'
Hop BroThat's the charm. It's a brewery shaped by Kasumigaura, launched in 2023 inside a renovated Meiji-era former sake storehouse.
MugiNo way, beer in an old kura? That's so much atmosphere it feels unfair. Even the air probably tastes historic.
Hop BroThe lineup is fun too: Kasumigaura Hazy IPA, plus yuzu ale, blueberry ale, coffee stout, strawberry ale, and lager.
MugiHold on, what is Hazy IPA? Is that a beer style or a spell that summons fog?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's cloudy and aroma-forward. Usually juicy, fragrant, and easiergoing than people expect from IPA.
MugiThen I need a full tasting flight. Do I start with the yuzu ale or pretend I'm sophisticated with the coffee stout?
Hop BroThe best part is seeing the brewing process. Once you hear the brewer's stories and struggles, every sip lands harder.
MugiAt that point, I fully need a pint. Tour the kura, taste a few, then buy a favorite for the ride home.
