NAGANO BREWERY to Host Hazelnut Beer Unveiling Event on Aug. 30
NAGANO BREWERY will host a hazelnut beer unveiling event on August 30, featuring a special beer made with hazelnuts from Shinshu Hashibami Farm. The lineup also includes food, sweets, and a talk session at 2:00 p.m.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Nagano Brewery and a pretty interesting event. They're holding a hazelnut beer unveiling on August 30.
MugiWait, hazelnut beer? That already sounds fancy. Why does it sound like a drink and dessert teamed up?
Hop BroThe star of the event is a special beer made with Shinshu Hashibami Farm hazelnuts. Style-wise, it's basically a specialty beer that leans on adjunct ingredients for character.
MugiHold on, adjunct ingredients? What is that? Your beer-nerd alarm just went off at full volume!
Hop BroIt just means they add something beyond malt and hops, like nuts, to shape the flavor. So think of it as extra roasted character in the beer.
MugiOhh, nice! And it's not just beer, it's basically a hazelnut festival. Gelato, tiramisu, quiche... my stomach has already RSVP'd.
Hop BroExactly. NAGANO BREWERY is also serving honey pizza with hazelnut oil, and at 2:00 p.m. there's Noguchi's talk session about cultivation and how it connects to the beer.
MugiSo you drink, eat, and learn stuff too? That's basically the final form of a festival. Except this one comes with beer glasses.
Hop BroWhat makes it even better is their circular brewery model. They run a farm and brewery together, use their own ingredients, and even reuse spent grain as fertilizer.
MugiAnd it's within walking distance of Zenkoji, so it sounds easy to drop by from 12:00 to 4:00 on August 30. My need for a sip is officially out of control now.
A hazelnut-focused day at NAGANO BREWERY
NAGANO BREWERY will hold its Hazelnut Beer Unveiling Event on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its brewery in Ojoji, Nagano City. The event centers on a special beer brewed with hazelnuts from Shinshu Hashibami Farm.
The program is not limited to beer. Visitors can also enjoy hazelnut-themed food and desserts.
- NAGANO BREWERY: Hazelnut beer, honey pizza with hazelnut oil
- Shinshu Hashibami Farm: Hazelnut gelato
- Divertente: Tiramisu with hazelnuts, quiche with hazelnuts
A talk session with Mr. Noguchi from Shinshu Hashibami Farm is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The session is expected to cover hazelnut cultivation and the background behind the beer project.
NAGANO BREWERY operates as a farm-integrated brewery in Nagano City, built around a circular production model. The brewery uses crops grown on its own farm and reuses brewing byproducts as fertilizer, connecting beer making with local agriculture. Its location near Zenkoji Temple also makes it an easy stop for visitors exploring the area.
This event reflects the brewery’s approach well: a locally rooted program that brings beer, food, and ingredients together in one place. It should appeal to drinkers who want to experience a Nagano-made beer through both flavor and story.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I want to talk about Nagano Brewery and a pretty interesting event. They're holding a hazelnut beer unveiling on August 30.
MugiWait, hazelnut beer? That already sounds fancy. Why does it sound like a drink and dessert teamed up?
Hop BroThe star of the event is a special beer made with Shinshu Hashibami Farm hazelnuts. Style-wise, it's basically a specialty beer that leans on adjunct ingredients for character.
MugiHold on, adjunct ingredients? What is that? Your beer-nerd alarm just went off at full volume!
Hop BroIt just means they add something beyond malt and hops, like nuts, to shape the flavor. So think of it as extra roasted character in the beer.
MugiOhh, nice! And it's not just beer, it's basically a hazelnut festival. Gelato, tiramisu, quiche... my stomach has already RSVP'd.
Hop BroExactly. NAGANO BREWERY is also serving honey pizza with hazelnut oil, and at 2:00 p.m. there's Noguchi's talk session about cultivation and how it connects to the beer.
MugiSo you drink, eat, and learn stuff too? That's basically the final form of a festival. Except this one comes with beer glasses.
Hop BroWhat makes it even better is their circular brewery model. They run a farm and brewery together, use their own ingredients, and even reuse spent grain as fertilizer.
MugiAnd it's within walking distance of Zenkoji, so it sounds easy to drop by from 12:00 to 4:00 on August 30. My need for a sip is officially out of control now.
