Honjo Ginza Brewery to Join metsä Oktoberfest 2026 on Sept. 19
Honjo Ginza Brewery will take part in "Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - metsä Oktoberfest 2026 -" at metsä Village in Hanno from September 19 to 21. The lakeside event brings together Saitama breweries, along with Nordic fireworks and live music.
Hop BroThis article is an easy yes for me. Honjo Ginza Brewery is joining Metsa Oktoberfest 2026, turning Metsa Village in Hanno into a beer paradise from September 19 to 21.
MugiWait, what? Beer by the lake sounds amazing already, and they also have Nordic fireworks and live music? That is a full-day plan right there.
Hop BroExactly. And Honjo Ginza Brewery stands out because it builds its beers around hard-water brewing, giving them solid body while keeping the finish crisp.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? Hard-water brewing sounds like the water can bench-press me.
Hop BroNo chewing required. It just means mineral-rich water, which helps shape a firmer, more defined flavor. In simple terms, the beer feels substantial instead of thin.
MugiOhhh, so Honjo Ginza Brewery makes beer that hits with body, then snaps clean at the end. That sounds dangerously drinkable.
Hop BroAnd the wider lineup is strong too. CARVAAN BREWERY is bringing Arabian Lime Ale, an ale with lime peel and cardamom that leans aromatic and distinctive.
MugiAn ale with lime and cardamom? That sounds less like a beer and more like a wizard cast a spell on my pint.
Hop BroIt gets broader from there. LAAVU brings Finnish beer, and Dearlett Field Brewery & Distillery brings mead, so you really get a wide beer spectrum in one event.
MugiAnd the food lineup is stacked too. Beer churros, smoked salmon, ribs... the snack game is elite, and now I am fully committed.
Hop BroWhat I want to taste most is how Honjo Ginza Brewery's structured, crisp profile lands in that forest-and-lake setting. That feels like the perfect place for it.
MugiSame. Start with Honjo Ginza Brewery, then chase it with Arabian Lime Ale, and watch fireworks after. I want a pint right now.
Honjo Ginza Brewery will join "Forest and Lake Craft Beer Journey - metsä Oktoberfest 2026 -" at metsä Village in Hanno from September 19 to 21. The brewery's Instagram post also pointed to Nordic fireworks at night, adding another layer to the beer festival.
Brewery lineup
The event brings together CARVAAN Brewery, Honjo Ginza Brewery, Chichibu Beer Brewery, Nobody Brewing by Teenage Brewing, U.B.P BREWERY, LAAVU, and Dearrett Field Brewery & Distillery. CARVAAN is featuring "Arabian Lime Ale," while Honjo Ginza Brewery is known for beers that balance body and a crisp finish, built on the hard water of Honjo.
Why Honjo Ginza Brewery stands out
As a brewpub in Honjo City, the brewery is rooted in its local water and its drinkable house style. At metsä Village, that clear, firm profile should sit well alongside Finnish beers from LAAVU and mead from Dearrett Field Brewery & Distillery, widening the range of drinks on offer.
Food and setting
The food lineup includes beer churros, smoked salmon, and spareribs, all easy companions for a pint. Set against the forests and lake of metsä Village, the event combines beer tasting, live music, and fireworks into a full-day outing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis article is an easy yes for me. Honjo Ginza Brewery is joining Metsa Oktoberfest 2026, turning Metsa Village in Hanno into a beer paradise from September 19 to 21.
MugiWait, what? Beer by the lake sounds amazing already, and they also have Nordic fireworks and live music? That is a full-day plan right there.
Hop BroExactly. And Honjo Ginza Brewery stands out because it builds its beers around hard-water brewing, giving them solid body while keeping the finish crisp.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean? Hard-water brewing sounds like the water can bench-press me.
Hop BroNo chewing required. It just means mineral-rich water, which helps shape a firmer, more defined flavor. In simple terms, the beer feels substantial instead of thin.
MugiOhhh, so Honjo Ginza Brewery makes beer that hits with body, then snaps clean at the end. That sounds dangerously drinkable.
Hop BroAnd the wider lineup is strong too. CARVAAN BREWERY is bringing Arabian Lime Ale, an ale with lime peel and cardamom that leans aromatic and distinctive.
MugiAn ale with lime and cardamom? That sounds less like a beer and more like a wizard cast a spell on my pint.
Hop BroIt gets broader from there. LAAVU brings Finnish beer, and Dearlett Field Brewery & Distillery brings mead, so you really get a wide beer spectrum in one event.
MugiAnd the food lineup is stacked too. Beer churros, smoked salmon, ribs... the snack game is elite, and now I am fully committed.
Hop BroWhat I want to taste most is how Honjo Ginza Brewery's structured, crisp profile lands in that forest-and-lake setting. That feels like the perfect place for it.
MugiSame. Start with Honjo Ginza Brewery, then chase it with Arabian Lime Ale, and watch fireworks after. I want a pint right now.
