Yamaguchi Craft Beer Collection to Be Held at Inoue Park in Yuda Onsen, with Yamaguchi Jibeer Also Exhibiting
The Yamaguchi Craft Beer Collection will be held at Inoue Park in Yuda Onsen on May 16 and 17, and Yamaguchi Jibeer / Yamaguchi Narutaki Plateau Brewery will also have a booth. From regular beers made with barley from Yamaguchi Prefecture to labels that make use of yuzu and Yamadanishiki, visitors can enjoy a drink that feels distinctly Yamaguchi.
Hop BroOn May 16 and 17, it’s Inoue Park in Yuda Onsen - Yamaguchi Jibeer will also be exhibiting at the Yamaguchi Craft Beer Collection.
MugiWhat! Beer in a hot spring district? Being able to drink while walking around sounds way too good!
Hop BroAnd Yamaguchi Jibeer is a brand of Yamaguchi Narutaki Plateau Brewery, using natural water from 100 meters underground.
Mugi100 meters underground is seriously deep! I mean, I get that water matters, but does it really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. The mineral content of the water affects the impression of the brewing process, and a standard like "Yamaguchi no Mugi," made with 100% barley from Yamaguchi Prefecture, makes that straightforward character easy to appreciate.
MugiOhhh! Then if you compare them little by little with a tasting set, even beginners could enjoy it!
Hop BroExactly. Start with lighter beers like Pale Ale or Weizen, then move on to IPA and Stout at the end, and you can really see the range of flavors clearly.
MugiI get Weizen, but "roasted notes" and "aroma" suddenly sound so beer-expert that it makes me nervous!
Hop BroRoasted notes are the toasty flavor from roasted malt, and aroma means the overall scent. For example, "Stout" has a cocoa-like depth, while "Hagi Yuzu Ale" has a bright citrus character.
MugiWhat? If they even have Yamadanishiki Lager, the tasting comparison is going to be way too busy!
Hop BroIt goes well with fried foods and seafood too, and it tastes even better after walking around Yuda Onsen. Today, it really makes you want to go out for a beer that feels truly Yamaguchi.
Booth Overview
The Yamaguchi Craft Beer Collection will take place at Inoue Park in Yuda Onsen on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. Yamaguchi Jibeer / Yamaguchi Narutaki Plateau Brewery is also listed among this year’s exhibitors, making it an event worth noting as a chance to enjoy craft beer while strolling through the hot spring district.
What Yamaguchi Jibeer Has to Offer
Yamaguchi Jibeer is a brand of Yamaguchi Narutaki Plateau Brewery, located at 1360-4 Shimokosaba, Yamaguchi City. It is brewed using natural Narutaki water drawn from 100 meters underground, with an emphasis on freshly brewed aroma and freshness. The official website also introduces a 10-beer tasting set, and the lineup ranges widely, centered on "Yamaguchi no Mugi," made with 100% barley from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Beers You Can Drink
Among the standards, "Yamaguchi no Mugi," which lets you taste the character of the barley directly, "Pale Ale," with its pleasant citrus aroma, "Stout," with its pronounced roasted notes, and "Weizen," with its soft wheat-derived mellowness, are the main offerings. More distinctive options include "Hagi Yuzu Ale," made with yuzu from Hagi, "IPA," with a firm bitterness, and "Yamadanishiki Lager," which brings out aromas derived from sake rice.
How to Enjoy It at the Venue
At the Inoue Park venue, it is best to start with the lighter beers and then move later to the more aromatic or bitter labels, which makes it easier to see the full range of Yamaguchi Jibeer. It pairs well with fried foods, seafood, and meat dishes, and its broad compatibility makes it easy to choose a tasting partner. Combined with a walk through Yuda Onsen, it is worth confirming how a beer shaped by local water and ingredients tastes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn May 16 and 17, it’s Inoue Park in Yuda Onsen - Yamaguchi Jibeer will also be exhibiting at the Yamaguchi Craft Beer Collection.
MugiWhat! Beer in a hot spring district? Being able to drink while walking around sounds way too good!
Hop BroAnd Yamaguchi Jibeer is a brand of Yamaguchi Narutaki Plateau Brewery, using natural water from 100 meters underground.
Mugi100 meters underground is seriously deep! I mean, I get that water matters, but does it really change the taste that much?
Hop BroIt does. The mineral content of the water affects the impression of the brewing process, and a standard like "Yamaguchi no Mugi," made with 100% barley from Yamaguchi Prefecture, makes that straightforward character easy to appreciate.
MugiOhhh! Then if you compare them little by little with a tasting set, even beginners could enjoy it!
Hop BroExactly. Start with lighter beers like Pale Ale or Weizen, then move on to IPA and Stout at the end, and you can really see the range of flavors clearly.
MugiI get Weizen, but "roasted notes" and "aroma" suddenly sound so beer-expert that it makes me nervous!
Hop BroRoasted notes are the toasty flavor from roasted malt, and aroma means the overall scent. For example, "Stout" has a cocoa-like depth, while "Hagi Yuzu Ale" has a bright citrus character.
MugiWhat? If they even have Yamadanishiki Lager, the tasting comparison is going to be way too busy!
Hop BroIt goes well with fried foods and seafood too, and it tastes even better after walking around Yuda Onsen. Today, it really makes you want to go out for a beer that feels truly Yamaguchi.
