Forest Brewing Announces on Instagram That It Will Participate in Beer Fest Fukushima 2026
Forest Brewing, based in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it will participate in "Beer Fest Fukushima 2026." While its beers are not yet sold in stores within Fukushima Prefecture, it is expected to bring limited beers poured from the keg for the event.
Hop BroForest Brewing announced on Instagram that it will participate in Beer Fest Fukushima 2026. It will be held at Machinaka Hiroba in Fukushima City for three days, from May 29 to 31, and admission is free, so it's a pretty easy event to drop by.
MugiWhat! Free admission for three days? That's definitely the kind of thing you can just swing by casually!
Hop BroExactly. And Forest Brewing's signature is craft beer brewed with firewood, and they've been brewing at their facility in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture since May 2023. Using offcuts from firewood production as a heat source is a concept that really connects forests and beer.
MugiWow! But using firewood as a heat source sounds really outdoorsy. Does the beer taste like a campfire?
Hop BroNot like campfire, though. That's an easy point to misunderstand. The point is that it's unfiltered European-style beer, made by a brewer who trained in Germany, with a clean finish and a clear malt character.
MugiWhat! So unfiltered means it's supposed to be cloudy? That sounds kind of advanced!
Hop BroThat's right. Some yeast and malt components remain, so the flavor tends to have more depth. This time they're bringing a larger amount of limited beers poured from the keg for the event, so there's a good chance you'll find a one-of-a-kind drink available only on site.
MugiWait, more limited items!? Then it's basically order immediately if you see it. It might sell out while you're still deciding!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. For example, they've got German pilsner styles like Lumberjack's Pilsner and Helles like Morning Mist Helles, and they're really good at building character while keeping lager styles at the core.
MugiOhh! Even though lager styles are the main attraction, they still have personality. That makes them sound serious but stylish. I want to do a tasting comparison!
Hop BroAnd since they're not yet carried in stores in Fukushima, this is a pretty valuable chance to try them on site. Being able to taste Forest Brewing's world directly from the keg there is a strong draw.
MugiAll right, then there's nothing for it but to have a drink in Fukushima! I'm curious about the forest beer, and if we go, we'll definitely want to drink it too!
Forest Brewing announced on Instagram that it will take part in "Beer Fest Fukushima 2026." The event will be held for three days, from May 29 to 31, at Machinaka Hiroba in Fukushima City, and the official website says admission is free.
The brewery has its brewing facility in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and promotes itself as making "craft beer brewed with firewood," a business that grew out of its firewood production operations. According to its official website, it began brewing in May 2023 in Kawasaki, upstream of the Kamafusa Dam, and its distinctive approach connects forests and beer by using offcuts generated during the firewood production process as a heat source.
In the post, the brewery noted that its beers are not yet sold in stores in Fukushima Prefecture, and described them as unfiltered European-style beers made by a brewer who also trained in Germany. For this event, it plans to bring a larger selection of limited items, and says that if you see them, you should enjoy the limited beers poured from the keg.
Forest Brewing offers a distinctive lineup centered on lager styles, including the German pilsner "Lumberjack's Pilsner" and the Helles "Morning Mist Helles." Its participation in an event in Fukushima looks like a good opportunity to experience the brewery's character firsthand.
Event Overview
- Name: Beer Fest Fukushima 2026
- Venue: Machinaka Hiroba, Fukushima City
- Dates: May 29 to 31
- Admission: Free
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroForest Brewing announced on Instagram that it will participate in Beer Fest Fukushima 2026. It will be held at Machinaka Hiroba in Fukushima City for three days, from May 29 to 31, and admission is free, so it's a pretty easy event to drop by.
MugiWhat! Free admission for three days? That's definitely the kind of thing you can just swing by casually!
Hop BroExactly. And Forest Brewing's signature is craft beer brewed with firewood, and they've been brewing at their facility in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture since May 2023. Using offcuts from firewood production as a heat source is a concept that really connects forests and beer.
MugiWow! But using firewood as a heat source sounds really outdoorsy. Does the beer taste like a campfire?
Hop BroNot like campfire, though. That's an easy point to misunderstand. The point is that it's unfiltered European-style beer, made by a brewer who trained in Germany, with a clean finish and a clear malt character.
MugiWhat! So unfiltered means it's supposed to be cloudy? That sounds kind of advanced!
Hop BroThat's right. Some yeast and malt components remain, so the flavor tends to have more depth. This time they're bringing a larger amount of limited beers poured from the keg for the event, so there's a good chance you'll find a one-of-a-kind drink available only on site.
MugiWait, more limited items!? Then it's basically order immediately if you see it. It might sell out while you're still deciding!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. For example, they've got German pilsner styles like Lumberjack's Pilsner and Helles like Morning Mist Helles, and they're really good at building character while keeping lager styles at the core.
MugiOhh! Even though lager styles are the main attraction, they still have personality. That makes them sound serious but stylish. I want to do a tasting comparison!
Hop BroAnd since they're not yet carried in stores in Fukushima, this is a pretty valuable chance to try them on site. Being able to taste Forest Brewing's world directly from the keg there is a strong draw.
MugiAll right, then there's nothing for it but to have a drink in Fukushima! I'm curious about the forest beer, and if we go, we'll definitely want to drink it too!
