Sake Brewery Fest 2026 at Kumazawa Brewery in Shonan Beer, mokichi cafe unveils its drink menu
Ahead of "Sake Brewery Fest 2026" on April 11 and 12, Kumazawa Brewery has announced the drinks to be served at mokichi cafe on its premises. Inside a renovated old farmhouse, visitors can enjoy Shonan Beer’s standard craft beers alongside a drink that feels true to a sake brewery.
Hop BroKumazawa Brewery in Chigasaki has rolled out the drinks for mokichi cafe ahead of Sake Brewery Fest 2026. This is the kind of thing that makes you start wondering what to drink at the spring brewery opening before you even get there.
MugiWhoa! The cafe is making alcohol the star of the show? That is already amazing! And you can drink Shonan Beer too? There is so much information!
Hop BroExactly. mokichi cafe stands out because its interior was moved from a 200-year-old traditional house, so you can enjoy a quiet drink there. Beer in an old farmhouse is almost unfairly atmospheric.
MugiBut wait, the alcohol menu includes junmai ginjo asashibori. That is not beer, right? I am getting a little confused!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is not just beer, but also a drink that feels right at home in a sake brewery. With mead and craft gin on the list too, the range for tasting side by side is pretty wide.
MugiWhat! They even have honey wine!? And if the cafe also serves homemade ginger ale, then the designated drivers are covered too.
Hop BroAnd on the regular menu, being able to order three STANDARD Shonan Beer varieties is important. Pilsner, altbier, and schwarz are like three siblings with totally different personalities.
MugiI have heard of pilsner, but who are altbier and schwarz...? A dark beer sounds kind of scary and bitter.
Hop BroBroadly speaking, altbier is a top-fermented toasty-style beer, and schwarz is a German-style dark beer that is often easier to drink than it looks. It comes at you with a dark appearance, but it is actually the polite type.
MugiSo basically, you should not judge by appearances! And if they also have bread and sausages, then the excuse to drink beer is already complete.
Hop BroExactly. Since there is also a brewery function on the same grounds, that closeness between food and beer is part of what makes Kumazawa Brewery what it is. On event day, let’s check the distributed map and plan where to drink what.
MugiI have decided. I am going to relax with a drink at the cafe first, then make the rounds! Just the phrase spring brewery opening makes me excited, and today both of us are definitely going to want a drink.
Kumazawa Brewery will hold "Sake Brewery Fest 2026" on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026. The event will take place on the premises at 7-10-7 Kagawa, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is a springtime brewery opening featuring venues such as Kuramoto Ryori Tensei, MOKICHI TRATTORIA, and mokichi cafe.
The drink menu for mokichi cafe, now made public, is also of interest to beer fans. Alcohol options include junmai ginjo asashibori, mead (honey wine), and White Tengu craft gin, while soft drinks will include amazake made with rice koji and soy milk, homemade ginger ale, and hot coffee. Since offerings differ by shop as part of the event format, checking the distributed map on the day will be essential.
mokichi cafe itself is known for its interior, which was created by relocating a 200-year-old traditional house, and for its calm, layered spaces that differ from floor to floor. With bread, sausages, and sweets from the adjacent workshop, it is an appealing place to relax at an easy pace. On the regular menu, Shonan Beer’s craft beers include STANDARD pilsner, altbier, and schwarz, making it a convenient place to simply "drink Shonan Beer."
On the same grounds, Shonan Beer also has brewing functions, which reflects Kumazawa Brewery’s close relationship between beer and food. On event day, it looks set to offer a wide range of choices, from a drink enjoyed with a meal to a casual cafe drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKumazawa Brewery in Chigasaki has rolled out the drinks for mokichi cafe ahead of Sake Brewery Fest 2026. This is the kind of thing that makes you start wondering what to drink at the spring brewery opening before you even get there.
MugiWhoa! The cafe is making alcohol the star of the show? That is already amazing! And you can drink Shonan Beer too? There is so much information!
Hop BroExactly. mokichi cafe stands out because its interior was moved from a 200-year-old traditional house, so you can enjoy a quiet drink there. Beer in an old farmhouse is almost unfairly atmospheric.
MugiBut wait, the alcohol menu includes junmai ginjo asashibori. That is not beer, right? I am getting a little confused!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It is not just beer, but also a drink that feels right at home in a sake brewery. With mead and craft gin on the list too, the range for tasting side by side is pretty wide.
MugiWhat! They even have honey wine!? And if the cafe also serves homemade ginger ale, then the designated drivers are covered too.
Hop BroAnd on the regular menu, being able to order three STANDARD Shonan Beer varieties is important. Pilsner, altbier, and schwarz are like three siblings with totally different personalities.
MugiI have heard of pilsner, but who are altbier and schwarz...? A dark beer sounds kind of scary and bitter.
Hop BroBroadly speaking, altbier is a top-fermented toasty-style beer, and schwarz is a German-style dark beer that is often easier to drink than it looks. It comes at you with a dark appearance, but it is actually the polite type.
MugiSo basically, you should not judge by appearances! And if they also have bread and sausages, then the excuse to drink beer is already complete.
Hop BroExactly. Since there is also a brewery function on the same grounds, that closeness between food and beer is part of what makes Kumazawa Brewery what it is. On event day, let’s check the distributed map and plan where to drink what.
MugiI have decided. I am going to relax with a drink at the cafe first, then make the rounds! Just the phrase spring brewery opening makes me excited, and today both of us are definitely going to want a drink.
