Hop Kotan Brewery to Exhibit Again at Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026
In an Instagram post published at 12:00 on March 6, 2026, Hop Kotan Brewery (Hokkaido) announced that it will have a booth at “Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026.” The venue is Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin. The event runs from May 13 to 17, with closing times varying by day of the week.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hop Kotan Brewery has announced that it will have a booth at “Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026” again this year! They posted the announcement on Instagram at 12:00 on March 6.
MugiWait, that Hop Kotan from Hokkaido?! Where's the venue, and when should I go to drink it?!
Hop BroThe venue is Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin. It's May 13 (Wed) from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 14-16 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and May 17 (Sun) from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The key point is that the closing time changes depending on the day of the week.
MugiGot it! But have they announced the beer names yet? I want to target the ones I'm after!
Hop BroIn this post, the individual beer names haven't been revealed yet; it only says they plan to bring a diverse lineup of beers from Kamifurano. The styles should be wide-ranging, and the tap list will apparently be announced as needed in Instagram Stories.
Mugi“Tap list” sounds instantly pro! And what does the article's “changes expression as it gets tapped out” mean? Does it change its face?!
Hop BroThat part matters! “Tapped out” means pouring a keg through to the last drop. At the beginning of service and near the end, the way the aroma comes through and the impression of the carbonation can change a little. That's what makes tasting the same beer side by side interesting.
MugiOhhh! Even the same beer changes character over time! So if I go every day, it's basically a different drink each time!
Hop BroThat idea is great. Hop Kotan is a brewery that excels at bringing out the character of hops, and this Keyaki event marks its fifth appearance in total across spring and autumn since its first spring booth in 2024. You definitely need to check the official info at @beerkeyaki too.
MugiThen I have no choice but to go! On the day, let's follow the taps through the Stories and toast with a hop-packed pint!
Hokkaido's Hop Kotan Brewery announced that it will take part in a major beer event in spring 2026.
According to the post, the booth will be at “Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026.” The venue is Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin, and the schedule is as follows.
- Wednesday, May 13: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The brewery says that since its first spring appearance in 2024, this will be its fifth booth overall across the spring and autumn editions of the Keyaki Beer Festival. The post also said it plans to bring a variety of beers from Kamifurano, Hokkaido, and that the tap list will be shared periodically via Instagram Stories.
If you want to compare beers at the venue, it is worth checking the day-by-day offerings right up until just before the event. For the latest event details, the official account @beerkeyaki is the place to check.
Hop Kotan Brewery is based in Hokkaido and is known for a lineup that brings out the character of hops. At this early-summer event in the Tokyo metropolitan area, it should be a chance to encounter a beer whose expression changes as the keg is tapped down, only on site.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hop Kotan Brewery has announced that it will have a booth at “Keyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2026” again this year! They posted the announcement on Instagram at 12:00 on March 6.
MugiWait, that Hop Kotan from Hokkaido?! Where's the venue, and when should I go to drink it?!
Hop BroThe venue is Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin. It's May 13 (Wed) from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 14-16 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and May 17 (Sun) from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The key point is that the closing time changes depending on the day of the week.
MugiGot it! But have they announced the beer names yet? I want to target the ones I'm after!
Hop BroIn this post, the individual beer names haven't been revealed yet; it only says they plan to bring a diverse lineup of beers from Kamifurano. The styles should be wide-ranging, and the tap list will apparently be announced as needed in Instagram Stories.
Mugi“Tap list” sounds instantly pro! And what does the article's “changes expression as it gets tapped out” mean? Does it change its face?!
Hop BroThat part matters! “Tapped out” means pouring a keg through to the last drop. At the beginning of service and near the end, the way the aroma comes through and the impression of the carbonation can change a little. That's what makes tasting the same beer side by side interesting.
MugiOhhh! Even the same beer changes character over time! So if I go every day, it's basically a different drink each time!
Hop BroThat idea is great. Hop Kotan is a brewery that excels at bringing out the character of hops, and this Keyaki event marks its fifth appearance in total across spring and autumn since its first spring booth in 2024. You definitely need to check the official info at @beerkeyaki too.
MugiThen I have no choice but to go! On the day, let's follow the taps through the Stories and toast with a hop-packed pint!
