Rokushima Hama Brewery to Host Minato no Kyujitsu Vol. 36 on November 8
Rokushima Hama Brewery will host the 36th edition of “Minato no Kyujitsu” on November 8, 2026, at Kasaoka Port in Okayama. The event will feature a special beer brewed with rare red buckwheat grown in Kasaoka’s Imai district, available both on tap and in bottles, alongside dried seafood, burgers, and other local foods.
Hop BroOn November 8, Mutsushima Hama Brewery is holding the 36th Minato no Kyujitsu at Kasaoka Port. A limited beer by the sea sounds irresistible.
MugiWhat? Craft beer at the harbor? Day drinking by the sea already sounds perfect!
Hop BroThe highlight is a limited red buckwheat beer brewed with rare red buckwheat grains from Imai in Kasaoka. It will be available both on draft and in bottles.
MugiRed buckwheat? Does that mean a beer that tastes like soba? My imagination cannot keep up!
Hop BroNot necessarily like soba tea. Think gentle grain character and toasty notes layered into the beer. The key is the rare locally grown red buckwheat.
MugiWow! I love that local ingredients become beer. And if it is an event-only special pour, we really cannot miss it!
Hop BroMutsushima Hama Brewery is based on Mutsushima, an island of around 40 residents. Their beers reflect the island's setting—basically, a taste of terroir.
MugiTerroir? That sounds like a spell! What does beer terroir even mean?
Hop BroSimply put, it is the character shaped by a place: its climate, ingredients, and people. The red buckwheat and island story make this a distinctly Kasaoka beer. Let the jargon dissolve with the foam!
MugiGot it—I think I swallowed that lesson with the bubbles. There will also be grilled dried fish and YOD’Z BURGER's 100% beef chuck patty, right?
Hop BroExactly. There is dried fish from Himonoya Kankichi, grilled eel rice bowls, sea bream fry, spice curry, and more. Red buckwheat beer with dried fish could be the ultimate harbor pairing.
MugiIt runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and is about a seven-minute walk from JR Kasaoka Station. I want to toast at Kasaoka Port and take bottles home!
Hop BroThen it is settled: on November 8, let's enjoy red buckwheat beer on draft from Mutsushima Hama Brewery and soak up a harbor holiday!
MugiCheers! Sea breeze and limited beer—my throat is already cheering!
Rokushima Hama Brewery will hold the 36th edition of “Minato no Kyujitsu” on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The event will take place from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Minato Kobanshi parking area in Kasaoka, Okayama, and will go ahead in light rain.
One of the highlights will be a special beer brewed with rare red buckwheat grown on fallow farmland in Kasaoka’s Imai district. The beer is not normally available for general bottled sales, but visitors will be able to purchase both draft and bottled versions at the event. It offers a distinctive meeting point between a local agricultural ingredient and the brewing culture of Rokushima.
Guest vendor Himonoya Kankichi will serve carefully prepared Setouchi dried seafood, including seafood grilled over charcoal in front of guests. Its popular unagi kabayaki rice bowl will also return, and dried seafood will be available to take home.
YOD’Z BURGER will make its third appearance at the market. Its menu features substantial burgers made with 100% beef shoulder loin patties and house-made bacon. Other offerings are expected to include craft beer, sake, tai fish fries, spice curry, seasonal tarts, syrup cider, and more.
Rokushima Hama Brewery is based on Rokushima, a small island in the Kasaoka Islands with a population of around 40. The brewery makes beer shaped by the island’s natural setting and close community ties. Its lineup includes regular beers such as Rokushima Mugi no Hajimari and Rokushima Drumkan Kaigi, as well as beers made with ingredients from the Setouchi region.
With a seaside setting, local food, and a limited beer made with red buckwheat, Minato no Kyujitsu Vol. 36 offers a relaxed way to experience Kasaoka’s regional character. The venue is about a seven-minute walk from JR Kasaoka Station, making it easy to combine with a visit to the Kasaoka Islands.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn November 8, Mutsushima Hama Brewery is holding the 36th Minato no Kyujitsu at Kasaoka Port. A limited beer by the sea sounds irresistible.
MugiWhat? Craft beer at the harbor? Day drinking by the sea already sounds perfect!
Hop BroThe highlight is a limited red buckwheat beer brewed with rare red buckwheat grains from Imai in Kasaoka. It will be available both on draft and in bottles.
MugiRed buckwheat? Does that mean a beer that tastes like soba? My imagination cannot keep up!
Hop BroNot necessarily like soba tea. Think gentle grain character and toasty notes layered into the beer. The key is the rare locally grown red buckwheat.
MugiWow! I love that local ingredients become beer. And if it is an event-only special pour, we really cannot miss it!
Hop BroMutsushima Hama Brewery is based on Mutsushima, an island of around 40 residents. Their beers reflect the island's setting—basically, a taste of terroir.
MugiTerroir? That sounds like a spell! What does beer terroir even mean?
Hop BroSimply put, it is the character shaped by a place: its climate, ingredients, and people. The red buckwheat and island story make this a distinctly Kasaoka beer. Let the jargon dissolve with the foam!
MugiGot it—I think I swallowed that lesson with the bubbles. There will also be grilled dried fish and YOD’Z BURGER's 100% beef chuck patty, right?
Hop BroExactly. There is dried fish from Himonoya Kankichi, grilled eel rice bowls, sea bream fry, spice curry, and more. Red buckwheat beer with dried fish could be the ultimate harbor pairing.
MugiIt runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and is about a seven-minute walk from JR Kasaoka Station. I want to toast at Kasaoka Port and take bottles home!
Hop BroThen it is settled: on November 8, let's enjoy red buckwheat beer on draft from Mutsushima Hama Brewery and soak up a harbor holiday!
MugiCheers! Sea breeze and limited beer—my throat is already cheering!
