Kotokoto Beer to Join Otsu Craft Beer Land in Shiga
Kotokoto Beer, based in Kizugawa, Kyoto, will participate in Otsu Craft Beer Land at Nagisa Park in Hama-Otsu, Shiga, from October 10 to 12, 2026. The brewery plans to serve a limited keg of its Fig Weizen.
Hop BroThe Otsu Craft Beerland festival is happening in Hamaotsu, Shiga, from October 10 to 12, 2026. Kotokoto Beer will be pouring there too!
MugiWhat, three whole days? With Nagisa Park as the venue, we can drink while looking out over Lake Biwa!
Hop BroThe highlight is a one-keg-only Fig Weizen, served from noon to 7 p.m. each day. This is expected to be its final keg, too.
MugiThe final keg!? That sounds competitive already! But a Weizen is a beer made with wheat, right?
Hop BroExactly. A Weizen is a German-style wheat beer, known for its soft, smooth mouthfeel and gently expressive aroma.
MugiOoh! With figs in it, I bet it has a sweet autumn aroma. I might end up taking a deep breath in front of the keg!
Hop BroThe Weizen's gentle yeast character should cradle the fig flavor nicely. Technically, those aromas are called yeast-derived esters.
MugiEsters!? Suddenly we're in chemistry class! So that means the source of nice aromas, basically?
Hop BroYep—those are aroma compounds that can bring banana-like fruity notes. Forget the big word and enjoy the fig pairing; that's what matters.
MugiAnd another special beer will be unveiled that day? A mystery new release too? Kotokoto Beer is really making us wait!
Hop BroBased in Kizugawa, Kyoto, Kotokoto Beer brews everything from stouts to IPAs—and its pitch-black stout won gold at Beer-1GP 2024.
MugiFestival music, Lake Biwa views, and limited beer... We have to go early and hunt down that final keg! I want a glass already!
Three days of craft beer in Hama-Otsu
Kotokoto Beer has announced its participation in Otsu Craft Beer Land, held at Nagisa Park in Hama-Otsu, Otsu, Shiga. The event runs from October 10 through October 12, 2026, with serving hours scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. each day.
One highlight from the brewery will be its Fig Weizen, reserved specifically for the event and available from a single limited keg. According to the brewery, this keg is expected to be the last one, so the beer will be served only while supplies last. Its fruit character and soft Weizen profile make it a particularly appealing pour for beer fans looking for something beyond standard festival offerings.
Kotokoto Beer also plans to unveil another special beer at the event, although details have not yet been disclosed.
Beer, Otsu Festival, and Lake Biwa
The brewery says visitors may be able to hear the sounds of the Otsu Festival from the venue, with festival attractions accessible on foot. Guests can enjoy craft beer alongside the atmosphere of Hama-Otsu and views around Lake Biwa.
Based in Kizugawa, Kyoto, Kotokoto Beer produces a broad range of styles, including stout, Weizen, pilsner, and IPA. Its Black Stout received a gold award at Beer-1GP 2024, while the brewery also develops limited beers featuring regional ingredients. The Fig Weizen offers another chance to experience that ingredient-focused approach.
Because the featured beer is limited to one keg, visitors hoping to try it should consider arriving early. Check Kotokoto Beer’s official social media channels for the latest event and serving information.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Otsu Craft Beerland festival is happening in Hamaotsu, Shiga, from October 10 to 12, 2026. Kotokoto Beer will be pouring there too!
MugiWhat, three whole days? With Nagisa Park as the venue, we can drink while looking out over Lake Biwa!
Hop BroThe highlight is a one-keg-only Fig Weizen, served from noon to 7 p.m. each day. This is expected to be its final keg, too.
MugiThe final keg!? That sounds competitive already! But a Weizen is a beer made with wheat, right?
Hop BroExactly. A Weizen is a German-style wheat beer, known for its soft, smooth mouthfeel and gently expressive aroma.
MugiOoh! With figs in it, I bet it has a sweet autumn aroma. I might end up taking a deep breath in front of the keg!
Hop BroThe Weizen's gentle yeast character should cradle the fig flavor nicely. Technically, those aromas are called yeast-derived esters.
MugiEsters!? Suddenly we're in chemistry class! So that means the source of nice aromas, basically?
Hop BroYep—those are aroma compounds that can bring banana-like fruity notes. Forget the big word and enjoy the fig pairing; that's what matters.
MugiAnd another special beer will be unveiled that day? A mystery new release too? Kotokoto Beer is really making us wait!
Hop BroBased in Kizugawa, Kyoto, Kotokoto Beer brews everything from stouts to IPAs—and its pitch-black stout won gold at Beer-1GP 2024.
MugiFestival music, Lake Biwa views, and limited beer... We have to go early and hunt down that final keg! I want a glass already!
