Egokiya Brewery to Open a Booth for Four Days at the South Exit of Mito Station, Serving Five Draft Varieties
Egokiya Brewery (Ibaraki) announced that it will set up a booth at "Taiwan Yatai Festival in Mito," held from March 19 to 22 on the pedestrian deck at the south exit of Mito Station. According to the post, five draft varieties are planned for sale, including the popular "Sawanofuji (Pale Ale)."
Hop BroGood news for beer lovers in Mito: Egokiya Brewery is doing a four-day booth at the station!
MugiWhat! At the south exit of Mito Station, right? And even the name Taiwan Yatai Festival in Mito sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly. The highlight this time is service of five draft varieties, including the popular Sawanofuji Pale Ale.
MugiWhat even is five draft varieties? That sounds like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, it means five kinds of beer on tap. Sounds complicated, but it’s actually simple!
MugiOhhh! Then what kind of spell is the L.O. 6:45 p.m. listed in the post?
Hop BroIt’s short for last order, meaning the cutoff time for placing an order. And on the final day, it’s only until 5:00 p.m., so don’t get careless!
MugiOh, having the times clearly listed makes it easy to plan a stop! Being right by the station helps too!
Hop BroEgokiya Brewery started in 2023 on the shore of Lake Kasumigaura, and the fact that they’re brewing in a renovated Meiji-era warehouse is pretty cool too.
MugiA story this good is amazing! My I-want-to-drink-pale-ale heat is already at its limit!
Hop BroThen it’s settled: we’ll take on all five varieties at the south exit of the station, and finish by raising a toast in front of the station!
Egokiya Brewery, based in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki, announced its event booth information on Instagram. The venue is the pedestrian deck at the south exit of Mito Station, and the event is called "Taiwan Yatai Festival in Mito." The announcement describes the serving schedule in detail as "for four days starting today," providing a concrete rundown of the craft beer offerings.
The sales lineup stated in the post includes five draft varieties, among them "Sawanofuji (Pale Ale)." In a convenient location right in front of the station, this looks like a good chance to sample several styles at once. The post also lists the last-order times, making it easy to plan a stop.
Booth Schedule (as listed in the post)
- March 19 (Thu) 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (L.O. 6:45 p.m.)
- March 20 (Fri) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (L.O. 6:45 p.m.)
- March 21 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (L.O. 6:45 p.m.)
- March 22 (Sun) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (L.O. 4:30 p.m.)
According to its official online store, Egokiya Brewery started in 2023 on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura. Making use of a brewing space renovated from a former sake brewery warehouse dating back to the Meiji era, the brewery continues to craft beers that incorporate local ingredients and adjuncts. Event booths like this one at the station offer a chance to experience its community-focused activities firsthand, and should be of interest not only to craft beer fans in Ibaraki but also to travelers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGood news for beer lovers in Mito: Egokiya Brewery is doing a four-day booth at the station!
MugiWhat! At the south exit of Mito Station, right? And even the name Taiwan Yatai Festival in Mito sounds delicious!
Hop BroExactly. The highlight this time is service of five draft varieties, including the popular Sawanofuji Pale Ale.
MugiWhat even is five draft varieties? That sounds like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, it means five kinds of beer on tap. Sounds complicated, but it’s actually simple!
MugiOhhh! Then what kind of spell is the L.O. 6:45 p.m. listed in the post?
Hop BroIt’s short for last order, meaning the cutoff time for placing an order. And on the final day, it’s only until 5:00 p.m., so don’t get careless!
MugiOh, having the times clearly listed makes it easy to plan a stop! Being right by the station helps too!
Hop BroEgokiya Brewery started in 2023 on the shore of Lake Kasumigaura, and the fact that they’re brewing in a renovated Meiji-era warehouse is pretty cool too.
MugiA story this good is amazing! My I-want-to-drink-pale-ale heat is already at its limit!
Hop BroThen it’s settled: we’ll take on all five varieties at the south exit of the station, and finish by raising a toast in front of the station!
