Open Air Minatoyama Brewery to renew its beer counter on July 15
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery in Kobe’s Hyogo Ward will reopen its beer counter on July 15. The renewal comes alongside the transformation of the former food hall into Lostcrafts, and special pricing will run from July 15 to 31.
Hop BroThere’s a good story out of Kobe. On July 15 reopening day, the beer counter at Open Air Minatoyama Brewery gets a fresh look.
MugiWhat! Is that the school lunchroom brewery I’ve heard about?
Hop BroYep. It launched in April 2022 using a former elementary school kitchen, and it’s been brewing season-in-a-glass beers with local water and produce.
MugiNo way, that origin story is already great. So what’s the actual refresh this time?
Hop BroThe old food hall on the second floor of NATURE STUDIO is being reworked into Lostcrafts, and Open Air is doing a beer counter makeover to match.
MugiLostcrafts sounds intense! I thought that was some beer style for a second!
Hop BroNope, that’s the name of the space. It’s built around Repair, Vintage, Workshop and more, and the article says beer names and styles pending while confirming six beers on offer.
MugiSix sounds good! But you dropped six taps like that’s normal human language!
Hop BroA tap is just the draft line where beer gets poured. So think fresh draft service, plus take-home cans and merch still available like before.
MugiOkay, now my wallet is nervous. And there’s a special anniversary price, right?
Hop BroRight. From July 15 to July 31, all six beers are 800-yen glass 1000-yen pint.
MugiWhat is that! That’s the kind of deal that makes my feet point toward Kobe on their own. Where is it, and when can we go?
Hop BroIt’s on the second floor at 2-24 Yukinogoshocho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe, and the hours are 11 weekdays 10 weekends for opening, with both closing at 6 p.m. It already sounds like a place I want a pint in.
MugiBeer in a space that celebrates fixing and reusing things? That’s flavor plus atmosphere. I want all six and I want us to toast there.
Open Air Minatoyama Brewery launched in April 2022 in a former elementary school lunchroom in Kobe. Since then, it has brewed craft beer that highlights local water and ingredients while reflecting the changing seasons.
This renewal follows the redevelopment of the second-floor former food hall at NATURE STUDIO into a new space called Lostcrafts. The concept centers on repair, vintage items, workshops, a cafe, and goods, with an emphasis on extending the life of things through care and use. In step with that shift, the open air beer counter has also been refreshed.
The counter will continue to offer six taps, open air merchandise, and canned beer for takeout. From July 15 through July 31, the brewery will serve all six beers at special prices: 800 yen for a glass and 1,000 yen for a pint. The address is 2F, 2-24-2 Yukino Goshomachi, Hyogo Ward, Kobe, and opening hours are 11:00-18:00 on weekdays and 10:00-18:00 on weekends and holidays.
Lostcrafts is designed as a place where beer can be enjoyed alongside a broader culture of repair and reuse. For Open Air Minatoyama Brewery, the renewal looks like a practical update to its counter and a clearer expression of the brewery’s role within the local community.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a good story out of Kobe. On July 15 reopening day, the beer counter at Open Air Minatoyama Brewery gets a fresh look.
MugiWhat! Is that the school lunchroom brewery I’ve heard about?
Hop BroYep. It launched in April 2022 using a former elementary school kitchen, and it’s been brewing season-in-a-glass beers with local water and produce.
MugiNo way, that origin story is already great. So what’s the actual refresh this time?
Hop BroThe old food hall on the second floor of NATURE STUDIO is being reworked into Lostcrafts, and Open Air is doing a beer counter makeover to match.
MugiLostcrafts sounds intense! I thought that was some beer style for a second!
Hop BroNope, that’s the name of the space. It’s built around Repair, Vintage, Workshop and more, and the article says beer names and styles pending while confirming six beers on offer.
MugiSix sounds good! But you dropped six taps like that’s normal human language!
Hop BroA tap is just the draft line where beer gets poured. So think fresh draft service, plus take-home cans and merch still available like before.
MugiOkay, now my wallet is nervous. And there’s a special anniversary price, right?
Hop BroRight. From July 15 to July 31, all six beers are 800-yen glass 1000-yen pint.
MugiWhat is that! That’s the kind of deal that makes my feet point toward Kobe on their own. Where is it, and when can we go?
Hop BroIt’s on the second floor at 2-24 Yukinogoshocho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe, and the hours are 11 weekdays 10 weekends for opening, with both closing at 6 p.m. It already sounds like a place I want a pint in.
MugiBeer in a space that celebrates fixing and reusing things? That’s flavor plus atmosphere. I want all six and I want us to toast there.
