Entrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe to host first collab with Otonari
Entrance to Beer NOVICE, a beer pub near Kawagoe Station, has announced its first collaboration event with Otonari, a phantom brewery in Kawagoe, on September 5. The details are still being finalized.
Hop BroSomething interesting is brewing in Kawagoe: a first collaboration event is happening at Entrance to Beer NOVICE on Saturday, September 5, starting at 3:00 PM.
MugiWait, NOVICE is that place with the “gateway to craft beer” vibe, right? And the partner is Otonari? Even the name sounds friendly!
Hop BroThat is part of the charm. Otonari is a phantom brewery based in Kawagoe, and it sounds like a long-talked-about idea is finally becoming real.
MugiA phantom brewery? What is that, no physical brewery? If it is really phantom, the pint glass had better not start floating!
Hop BroNot that spooky. It means they brew using borrowed facilities instead of owning their own brewing site.
MugiOhhh, nice! And the venue is three minutes from Kawagoe Station, plus walkable from Hon-Kawagoe too? Even I could make it there without getting lost!
Hop BroNOVICE usually focuses on Saitama breweries, with five rotating taps and around twenty bottled beers, so the event should really lean into that local-beer feeling.
MugiThat already sounds fun to choose from! And when they say pairing-conscious lineup, do they mean beer and food are basically going on a date?
Hop BroPretty much. It means matching food and beer well together, and while the beer names and styles are still unannounced, I would bet on something perfect for early autumn.
MugiNow I am restless waiting for the details! A toast in autumn Kawagoe sounds like exactly the kind of plan I want on my calendar.
Event Overview
Entrance to Beer NOVICE, a beer pub about a 3-minute walk from Kawagoe Station East Exit and a 5-minute walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station, has announced its first collaboration event. The shop is located on the second floor of the PONO Building at 27-3 Wakita-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama. True to its concept as an "entrance to craft beer," it is designed to be welcoming even for people who are new to craft beer.
The partner for this event is Otonari, described in the post as a phantom brewery from Kawagoe. NOVICE says this long-awaited idea of "someday doing something together" is finally becoming a reality.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM. The contents are still being finalized, and more details will be announced soon. No specific beer lineup has been revealed yet, but NOVICE normally focuses on Saitama-brewed craft beer, with five rotating taps and around 20 bottled beers on hand. Food pairings are also part of the appeal, so the event is likely to center on local beer enjoyment.
This should be a good fit not only for dedicated craft beer fans, but also for people who have recently become interested in the category. Kawagoe may have a particularly interesting toast in store this autumn.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSomething interesting is brewing in Kawagoe: a first collaboration event is happening at Entrance to Beer NOVICE on Saturday, September 5, starting at 3:00 PM.
MugiWait, NOVICE is that place with the “gateway to craft beer” vibe, right? And the partner is Otonari? Even the name sounds friendly!
Hop BroThat is part of the charm. Otonari is a phantom brewery based in Kawagoe, and it sounds like a long-talked-about idea is finally becoming real.
MugiA phantom brewery? What is that, no physical brewery? If it is really phantom, the pint glass had better not start floating!
Hop BroNot that spooky. It means they brew using borrowed facilities instead of owning their own brewing site.
MugiOhhh, nice! And the venue is three minutes from Kawagoe Station, plus walkable from Hon-Kawagoe too? Even I could make it there without getting lost!
Hop BroNOVICE usually focuses on Saitama breweries, with five rotating taps and around twenty bottled beers, so the event should really lean into that local-beer feeling.
MugiThat already sounds fun to choose from! And when they say pairing-conscious lineup, do they mean beer and food are basically going on a date?
Hop BroPretty much. It means matching food and beer well together, and while the beer names and styles are still unannounced, I would bet on something perfect for early autumn.
MugiNow I am restless waiting for the details! A toast in autumn Kawagoe sounds like exactly the kind of plan I want on my calendar.
