Shima Brewery and Yamato Brewery to Exhibit at Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026
It has been confirmed that SHIMA BREWERY (Shima Brewery) and Yamato Brewery will be listed as participants in the "Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026," held in May 2026. The announcement overlaps with an Instagram post made at 11:52 on March 5, and attention is building around the two breweries' joint booth.
Hop BroHot news from the Kansai beer scene this spring! Shima Brewery and Yamato Brewery are set to jointly exhibit at "Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026," held on May 2-3 at Riki no Yu in Fushimi, Kyoto.
MugiWait, craft beer after a bath sounds amazing! And a joint booth too? That's luxurious!
Hop BroShima Brewery is a new brewery born in 2025 in Shima, Mie, and its theme is "drinkability." Its core lineup is GOLDEN ALE, COLD IPA, and PALE LAGER.
MugiWhat?! "Drinkability" sounds so fancy I might trip over the word! And COLD IPA sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a beer designed to go down smoothly. It's not too heavy, so you can easily have two or three. A COLD IPA has strong hop aroma, but finishes crisp and light.
MugiOhhh, so that means "the aroma takes center stage, and the finish is refreshing"? Then I might actually be able to go for it!
Hop BroExactly. What's more, Shima Brewery crafts its beers to match the atmosphere of a tourist destination, and it has a taproom attached. It's strong because you can enjoy it as part of a trip.
MugiA travel-beer route is genius! So if it's alongside Yamato Brewery from Nara, does that mean we can compare "veteran technique" and "new expression" at the same time?
Hop BroThat's right. And since the event is ticketed but free to enter, with around 25 breweries from across Japan, it has real value as an on-site check for Shima Brewery, especially as its first Kansai event appearance.
MugiI'm in! Start with Shima's GOLDEN ALE after a soak, then move on to COLD IPA and PALE LAGER, and finish by making the rounds at Yamato Brewery too! Hop bro, this calls for a toast!
A notable topic for the spring Kansai beer scene has emerged in the movements of SHIMA BREWERY and Yamato Brewery.
According to the organizers and official event information, they are scheduled to appear as "Shima Brewery / Yamato Brewery" at the "Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026" (May 2 to May 3, Riki no Yu, Fushimi, Kyoto). In the list of participating breweries, Shima Brewery is being introduced as making its first appearance at a Kansai event.
Shima Brewery is a brewery founded in 2025 in Shima, Mie. On its official website, it emphasizes "drinkability" and clearly presents beers designed to be enjoyed one glass after another. Its standard lineup centers on three beers: GOLDEN ALE, COLD IPA, and PALE LAGER, and its defining trait is a flavor profile that aims to suit the atmosphere of the tourist destination of Ise-Shima. Having a taproom attached to the brewery is also a strength, making it easy to include in a travel route.
Yamato Brewery, meanwhile, is an established presence based in Nara. The two are connected as breweries in the same general circle, and this joint booth should offer a chance to experience both the brewing skills refined in Nara and the new expressions being developed in Shima at the same time.
The venue is free to enter, though ticketed, and the event will feature about 25 breweries from around Japan. As a spring destination, it should be a practical event for beer fans who want to taste and compare Shima Brewery's current lineup on site.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHot news from the Kansai beer scene this spring! Shima Brewery and Yamato Brewery are set to jointly exhibit at "Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026," held on May 2-3 at Riki no Yu in Fushimi, Kyoto.
MugiWait, craft beer after a bath sounds amazing! And a joint booth too? That's luxurious!
Hop BroShima Brewery is a new brewery born in 2025 in Shima, Mie, and its theme is "drinkability." Its core lineup is GOLDEN ALE, COLD IPA, and PALE LAGER.
MugiWhat?! "Drinkability" sounds so fancy I might trip over the word! And COLD IPA sounds strong just from the name!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a beer designed to go down smoothly. It's not too heavy, so you can easily have two or three. A COLD IPA has strong hop aroma, but finishes crisp and light.
MugiOhhh, so that means "the aroma takes center stage, and the finish is refreshing"? Then I might actually be able to go for it!
Hop BroExactly. What's more, Shima Brewery crafts its beers to match the atmosphere of a tourist destination, and it has a taproom attached. It's strong because you can enjoy it as part of a trip.
MugiA travel-beer route is genius! So if it's alongside Yamato Brewery from Nara, does that mean we can compare "veteran technique" and "new expression" at the same time?
Hop BroThat's right. And since the event is ticketed but free to enter, with around 25 breweries from across Japan, it has real value as an on-site check for Shima Brewery, especially as its first Kansai event appearance.
MugiI'm in! Start with Shima's GOLDEN ALE after a soak, then move on to COLD IPA and PALE LAGER, and finish by making the rounds at Yamato Brewery too! Hop bro, this calls for a toast!
