BLACK TIDE BREWING has released information about new merchandise for the "Kesennuma Beer Festival 2026" on May 30. This time, the item is a new-color full-zip hoodie. Unlike previous models, it uses a brushed fleece lining and is being introduced as an easy throw-on piece for days when short sleeves feel a little too light.

Sales will be rolled out in stages. First, advance sales will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the BTB booth at the event venue. Next, sales will start at the taproom from 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, and will also be available in the online shop from 12:00 p.m. Please note that sales after the 31st will depend on stock remaining on the day of the event, so it is worth keeping that in mind in advance.

On the festival day at Minamimachi Kaigan Park, where the event will be held, a large number of beer fans are expected to gather in Kesennuma. As a brewpub based in Kesennuma, BLACK TIDE BREWING’s appeal lies in the chance to enjoy its house-brewed craft beer. On the official BEERS page, labels such as FROM THE DEEP..., DAYS OVER, NAIWAN AWAKE, ONE AND ONLY IPA, KESENNUMA PRIDE, ALL TOGETHER, and DAWN BREAKER are listed, and the range of styles is broad, from IPA and Lager to Sour Ale and Stout. It is easy to imagine having a drink at the festival and then stopping by the taproom to pick up some merchandise.

For anyone looking for a hoodie that is easy to wear in everyday life as well as with beer, this seems like an item that could also serve as a festival keepsake. Along with the Kesennuma festival, BLACK TIDE BREWING’s latest merchandise is well worth watching.