GORA Brewery Public House Launches Autumn Fair with 1-Liter Maß Beer Mugs
GORA Brewery Public House in Hakone, Kanagawa, will hold the “Big Beer Mug Fair 2026” from September 14 through October 31, 2026. The event features beer served in oversized Maß mugs, a limited-brew beer, and autumn food pairings including jerk chicken and game sausage.
Hop BroHakone is getting an autumn beer event: Gora Brewery Public House’s Big Mug Fair 2026 runs from September 14 through October 31.
MugiWhat?! Does “big mug” mean a giant beer festival where my arms start shaking?
Hop BroExactly. The star is a one-liter Maß mug, the kind used at Oktoberfest, with a 600 mL large mug available too.
MugiA Maß mug? Not a mug from Mars? That would be an intergalactic toast!
Hop BroClose! “Maß” is a German capacity measure; here it means a big beer stein for a generous pour.
MugiWow! It sounds great for photos and serious sipping. And there are limited-brew beers made for the fair!
Hop BroSizes run from 330 mL to one liter, so you can savor the limited beer slowly or go bold with a large mug—a perfect choose-your-own pour.
MugiBut I need meat with that! My stomach is already in autumn outing mode!
Hop BroThere’s spiced jerk chicken, game-meat sausage, and a meat combo platter with both. The savory dishes should pair brilliantly with the beer.
MugiIt’s an eight-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, with a free shuttle too. I want to rehearse a terrace toast in the autumn breeze!
Hop BroThey’re open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8 p.m., every day. Hakone sightseeing should end with a giant-mug cheers.
MugiDone! Put limited beer and that meat combo in front of me and I’ll try a liter—well, I’ll start with a 600 mL toast!
A generous pour for Hakone’s autumn season
GORA Brewery Public House in Hakone, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa, has launched its “Big Beer Mug Fair 2026” for the autumn travel season. The event runs from September 14 through October 31, offering visitors a chance to enjoy craft beer and food surrounded by Hakone’s natural scenery.
The centerpiece is the oversized Maß mug, a format also associated with Munich’s Oktoberfest. Guests can order a 1-liter Mega Mug Beer or a 600-milliliter Big Mug Beer. The substantial serving sizes are designed for a relaxed meal, a shared toast, or a refreshing break during a Hakone outing.
A limited-brew craft beer made especially for the fair is also available. Serving sizes range from 330 milliliters to 1 liter, allowing guests to choose between a more measured tasting pour and a full-sized mug. For beer enthusiasts, the event offers an opportunity to experience the brewery’s seasonal presentation alongside its regular atmosphere as a public house in Hakone.
Seasonal pairings with bold flavors
The food menu includes specially prepared jerk chicken with aromatic spices and game sausage. A meat platter combining the jerk chicken and game sausage is also available, giving groups an easy option to share alongside their beers.
The venue is an eight-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, with a free shuttle bus also available. Opening hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8 p.m., and the venue is open every day. As the trees begin to change color, the terrace provides a seasonal setting for enjoying a beer in the autumn breeze.
For visitors planning a Hakone trip or weekend outing, the “Big Beer Mug Fair 2026” offers a straightforward pairing of oversized pours, limited beer, and hearty food at GORA Brewery Public House.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHakone is getting an autumn beer event: Gora Brewery Public House’s Big Mug Fair 2026 runs from September 14 through October 31.
MugiWhat?! Does “big mug” mean a giant beer festival where my arms start shaking?
Hop BroExactly. The star is a one-liter Maß mug, the kind used at Oktoberfest, with a 600 mL large mug available too.
MugiA Maß mug? Not a mug from Mars? That would be an intergalactic toast!
Hop BroClose! “Maß” is a German capacity measure; here it means a big beer stein for a generous pour.
MugiWow! It sounds great for photos and serious sipping. And there are limited-brew beers made for the fair!
Hop BroSizes run from 330 mL to one liter, so you can savor the limited beer slowly or go bold with a large mug—a perfect choose-your-own pour.
MugiBut I need meat with that! My stomach is already in autumn outing mode!
Hop BroThere’s spiced jerk chicken, game-meat sausage, and a meat combo platter with both. The savory dishes should pair brilliantly with the beer.
MugiIt’s an eight-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, with a free shuttle too. I want to rehearse a terrace toast in the autumn breeze!
Hop BroThey’re open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8 p.m., every day. Hakone sightseeing should end with a giant-mug cheers.
MugiDone! Put limited beer and that meat combo in front of me and I’ll try a liter—well, I’ll start with a 600 mL toast!
