Nagahama Roman Beer Announces “CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA”
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced that it will hold “CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA” in Maibara, Shiga, on March 20, 2026. Building on last year’s well-received beer fest, the event is set to feature eight breweries from inside and outside the prefecture, along with numerous food vendors.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery has announced “CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA”! It’ll be on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 19:00 at Maibara City Hall Convention Hall, just steps from the east exit of Maibara Station.
MugiWhat?! That’s ridiculously close to the station! Even I, with my terrible sense of direction, could probably make it there!
Hop BroAnd get this: it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Kohoku region, with eight breweries coming from inside and outside Shiga. Plus, there’ll be lots of food vendors, so it’s clearly built around pairing.
MugiWhat do you mean by “built around pairing”? That suddenly sounds like a shogi commentary!
Hop BroBasically, it’s about combining beer and food so the flavors really pop. The bitterness, aroma, and body get boosted by the food.
MugiOhhh! So you can taste different beers while snacking on festival food and totally change up the flavor? That’s the best!
Hop BroWhat’s also important from the article is that this announcement is about the event itself, and no specific beer names or styles have been announced yet. So there’s still the fun of discovering each brewery’s offerings on the day.
MugiIt’s like a treasure hunt! I’m getting ready to shout things like, “This IPA is amazing!” and “This stout is so rich!” right there on site!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer is based in Nagahama and does more than just brewing; it also runs restaurants and a distillery business. You can really see how serious they are about local outreach, which is why they show up in festivals like this.
MugiIt was popular last year and it’s happening again this year, and it starts on the first day of a three-day weekend too. It’s perfect! Hop, let’s toast in Maibara on March 20!
On March 4, 2026, Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery announced details for “CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA” on Instagram. In the post, the brewery said it would be bringing back the beer fest that was so popular last year.
Event Overview
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:00–19:00
- Venue: Maibara City Hall Convention Hall (1016 Maibara, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture)
- Access: Right next to the east exit of Maibara Station
- Planned vendors: 8 breweries, many food stalls
According to the announcement, the event is positioned as one of the largest craft beer events in the Kohoku region, bringing together breweries from within and outside Shiga Prefecture. In addition to beer, the lineup will include a strong food offering, creating a format where attendees can enjoy tastings and food pairings at the same time.
Based in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama Roman Beer is a brewery that, in addition to brewing and selling craft beer, also operates restaurants and runs a distillery business. By holding the festival around Maibara Station, a key transportation hub in the area, this locally rooted brewery appears to be creating an event that will be easy to attend not only for local fans but also for craft beer enthusiasts from outside the prefecture.
The fact that the event falls on the first day of a three-day weekend is also drawing attention as a kickoff to the spring beer-walk season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery has announced “CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA”! It’ll be on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 19:00 at Maibara City Hall Convention Hall, just steps from the east exit of Maibara Station.
MugiWhat?! That’s ridiculously close to the station! Even I, with my terrible sense of direction, could probably make it there!
Hop BroAnd get this: it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Kohoku region, with eight breweries coming from inside and outside Shiga. Plus, there’ll be lots of food vendors, so it’s clearly built around pairing.
MugiWhat do you mean by “built around pairing”? That suddenly sounds like a shogi commentary!
Hop BroBasically, it’s about combining beer and food so the flavors really pop. The bitterness, aroma, and body get boosted by the food.
MugiOhhh! So you can taste different beers while snacking on festival food and totally change up the flavor? That’s the best!
Hop BroWhat’s also important from the article is that this announcement is about the event itself, and no specific beer names or styles have been announced yet. So there’s still the fun of discovering each brewery’s offerings on the day.
MugiIt’s like a treasure hunt! I’m getting ready to shout things like, “This IPA is amazing!” and “This stout is so rich!” right there on site!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer is based in Nagahama and does more than just brewing; it also runs restaurants and a distillery business. You can really see how serious they are about local outreach, which is why they show up in festivals like this.
MugiIt was popular last year and it’s happening again this year, and it starts on the first day of a three-day weekend too. It’s perfect! Hop, let’s toast in Maibara on March 20!
