Eguchiya Brewery Begins First Brew of New Saison, Set for Completion in Mid-April
On March 11, 2026, Ibaraki's Eguchiya Brewery announced on Instagram that it had brewed the first batch of its new "Saison." Completion is expected around mid-April, with plans to tap it at the annual Kasumigaura Marathon. Sales are also planned at the brewery and at the taproom.
Hop BroBreaking news: Eguchiya Brewery in Ibaraki brewed its first batch of a new Saison on March 11, 2026!
MugiWhoa! I know the name Saison, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Belgian-style beer with bright, fermentation-driven aromas and a dry finish. It's the kind of beer that goes down easy from spring into early summer.
MugiOhhh, that definitely sounds like one that would feel great outdoors!
Hop BroAnd this is apparently a style they've wanted to make for a long time. Once they got the yeast they were after, they started brewing. It sounds like it's designed for a fairly high attenuation to give it a crisp finish.
MugiWhat?! Atten... nu... huh? Is that a spell?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the yeast eats the sugars thoroughly, so it doesn't leave much sweetness behind. That gives it a clean, dry aftertaste!
MugiI see! When will it be ready? I want to open the fridge and wait for it now!
Hop BroIt's scheduled for completion in mid-April, and they're planning to tap it at the annual "Kasumigaura Marathon." After that, it should also be sold at the taproom and at the brewery.
MugiA community brewery that renovated a former Meiji-era sake storehouse releasing a Saison rooted in the local area... that's so moving! Let's definitely drink it together, whether at the marathon venue or at the taproom!
Hop BroIt's settled. Let's raise a glass to Eguchiya Brewery's new Saison as soon as it's tapped, in the spring breeze!
Eguchiya Brewery (Ibaraki) reported on its official Instagram on March 11 that brewing had begun on its new "Saison." According to the post, this is a style the brewery had wanted to make for some time, and it started the first brew after obtaining the yeast.
Key points revealed this time
- The new beer is a "Saison"
- First brew was carried out on March 11, 2026
- Completion is scheduled for around mid-April
- Tapping is planned at the "Kasumigaura Marathon"
- Sales are also planned at the brewery and taproom
Saison is a Belgian-style beer known for its fermentation-driven aroma and dry finish. It also pairs well with a release timed for warmer weather, and the plan to serve it at a spring event aligns with demand for beer in outdoor settings.
Eguchiya Brewery is a brewery based in the Kasumigaura lakeside area. Its official online store says it is a community brewery rooted in the local area, launched in 2023, and housed in a renovated former sake brewery storehouse from the Meiji era. The brewery has aimed to make beers that reflect the character of the land, while also incorporating local ingredients from Ibaraki and elsewhere as adjuncts.
This Saison is a particularly notable new release even within that brewery's context. From completion in mid-April to the event tapping and later sales at the taproom and brewery, it looks like a beer worth following for drinkers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Eguchiya Brewery in Ibaraki brewed its first batch of a new Saison on March 11, 2026!
MugiWhoa! I know the name Saison, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Belgian-style beer with bright, fermentation-driven aromas and a dry finish. It's the kind of beer that goes down easy from spring into early summer.
MugiOhhh, that definitely sounds like one that would feel great outdoors!
Hop BroAnd this is apparently a style they've wanted to make for a long time. Once they got the yeast they were after, they started brewing. It sounds like it's designed for a fairly high attenuation to give it a crisp finish.
MugiWhat?! Atten... nu... huh? Is that a spell?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the yeast eats the sugars thoroughly, so it doesn't leave much sweetness behind. That gives it a clean, dry aftertaste!
MugiI see! When will it be ready? I want to open the fridge and wait for it now!
Hop BroIt's scheduled for completion in mid-April, and they're planning to tap it at the annual "Kasumigaura Marathon." After that, it should also be sold at the taproom and at the brewery.
MugiA community brewery that renovated a former Meiji-era sake storehouse releasing a Saison rooted in the local area... that's so moving! Let's definitely drink it together, whether at the marathon venue or at the taproom!
Hop BroIt's settled. Let's raise a glass to Eguchiya Brewery's new Saison as soon as it's tapped, in the spring breeze!
