Tazawako Beer to Exhibit at the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival Starting May 13
Tazawako Beer will be exhibiting for five days at the "Spring Beer Festival" held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin, from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026. Centered on German-style beers brewed in Akita, the lineup's highlights are the four regular beers, a limited release, and Akita specialty foods.
Hop BroSpring exhibition news is here, Tazawako Beer is joining in! They're heading to the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival from May 13 to 17, 2026.
MugiWhat! Five days in Saitama Shintoshin means a festival you can actually keep going back to! From what time can you drink?
Hop BroIt's booth No. 16, and the German-style five-beer lineup is the strong point. Alt, Pilsner, Weizen, Koelsch, and the limited Dragon Herb Weiss. The balance of IBU and esters is the highlight!
MugiWhat is that! IBU and esters suddenly sounds like a science class! Explain it in normal words!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and esters are what give a beer its aromatic personality. In other words, Alt is all about that pleasant balance of bitterness and malt.
MugiOhh! Then for beginners, starting with one recommended Alt seems like the right move!
Hop BroAfter that, go for the four- or five-beer tasting set. If the limited beer is tapped, being able to choose the five-beer tasting set is seriously exciting!
MugiWait, there might even be Dragon Herb Weiss in the limited lineup? That sounds like testing your tap luck!
Hop BroAnd they're also planning Akita specialty food, so pairing it with kiritanpo hot pot would be amazing. The value is being able to experience a local pairing near the Tokyo area.
Hop BroWednesday starts at 16:00, Thursday through Saturday are 11:00-21:00, and Sunday runs until 20:00. It's a weekend-hit schedule, so let's plan our move.
MugiDeal! On the day, I'll head straight to booth 16 and start with an Alt toast. I'm in the mood to drink right now!
On Tazawako Beer's official blog, the brewery announced its participation in the "Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival" as part of its 2026 event lineup. The venue is Keyaki Hiroba, Saitama Shintoshin (outdoor), and the dates are Wednesday, May 13, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026.
The event hours are as follows.
- Wednesday, May 13: 16:00-21:00
- Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16: 11:00-21:00
- Sunday, May 17: 11:00-20:00
In the event exhibitor details, Tazawako Beer (booth No. 16) lists the beers it plans to serve as Alt / Pilsner / Weizen / Koelsch / Dragon Herb Weiss (limited). Among them, the recommended Alt is the flagship beer, characterized by hop bitterness, malt flavor, and a smooth drinking texture. It is one to keep in mind if you want to experience the backbone of the German style.
In addition, four-beer and five-beer tasting sets will be available, making the lineup attractive for those who want to compare the regular offerings across the range. There is also an announcement that a five-beer set can be selected when the limited beer is tapped, so the ways to enjoy it will expand depending on the tap lineup on the day.
Tazawako Beer is a brewery based in the Tazawako area of Semboku City, Akita Prefecture. It focuses on traditional German styles and aims to brew crisp, clean-tasting beers. Food service featuring Akita specialties such as kiritanpo hot pot is also planned at the venue, making this an exhibitor where you can enjoy beer and local flavors together.
For those looking for a chance to taste Tazawako Beer all at once in the greater Tokyo area, the spring Keyaki Hiroba event is a date worth marking down.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring exhibition news is here, Tazawako Beer is joining in! They're heading to the Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival from May 13 to 17, 2026.
MugiWhat! Five days in Saitama Shintoshin means a festival you can actually keep going back to! From what time can you drink?
Hop BroIt's booth No. 16, and the German-style five-beer lineup is the strong point. Alt, Pilsner, Weizen, Koelsch, and the limited Dragon Herb Weiss. The balance of IBU and esters is the highlight!
MugiWhat is that! IBU and esters suddenly sounds like a science class! Explain it in normal words!
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and esters are what give a beer its aromatic personality. In other words, Alt is all about that pleasant balance of bitterness and malt.
MugiOhh! Then for beginners, starting with one recommended Alt seems like the right move!
Hop BroAfter that, go for the four- or five-beer tasting set. If the limited beer is tapped, being able to choose the five-beer tasting set is seriously exciting!
MugiWait, there might even be Dragon Herb Weiss in the limited lineup? That sounds like testing your tap luck!
Hop BroAnd they're also planning Akita specialty food, so pairing it with kiritanpo hot pot would be amazing. The value is being able to experience a local pairing near the Tokyo area.
Hop BroWednesday starts at 16:00, Thursday through Saturday are 11:00-21:00, and Sunday runs until 20:00. It's a weekend-hit schedule, so let's plan our move.
MugiDeal! On the day, I'll head straight to booth 16 and start with an Alt toast. I'm in the mood to drink right now!
