Shimanto Brewing reports its first off-site “Okayaku” booth, two-day run at Central Park
Shimanto Brewing of Shimanto City, Kochi, reported its first off-site booth at an “Okayaku”-related event held in central Kochi City last weekend. During the two-day run at Central Park, many visitors enjoyed the beer, and the bottled beer sold out early. At related events this weekend, the brewery’s bottled beer will reportedly be available at a different booth.
Hop BroMugi-chan, this time’s topic is Shimanto Brewing in Kochi! They posted that they did their first away-side booth at Central Park for an “Okayaku”-related event and made it through two full days.
MugiWhat! Their first away trip!? A local brewery heading to the prefectural capital is kind of heartwarming!
Hop BroEven though there were some chilly stretches, they were blessed with good weather and were able to serve visitors well. Plus, the bottled beer sold out early, so the popularity is really exploding.
MugiOh? And what was the name of that bottled beer? I’m curious about the style too, like IPA or pale ale!
Hop BroThe post didn’t specify the individual beer name or style. The only confirmed detail in this article is that Shimanto Brewing’s bottled beer sold out early at the venue.
MugiWhat? The part I most want to know is a mystery! By the way, what exactly is a “style”?
Hop BroIt’s a classification, like a blueprint for beer. IPA, stout, lager and the like differ in aroma, bitterness, and fermentation method. Top fermentation, bottom fermentation, and the way the yeast works all change the beer’s character.
MugiSuddenly it’s science class! But I like it! So this time it’s basically a “strong one that sold out in seconds on site, even if the contents weren’t disclosed”!
Hop BroExactly. And what’s nice is that they set up alongside members of the Kochi Craft Beer Council, supporting each other through the uncertainty of their first major event. You can really feel the depth of local collaboration.
MugiWe can drink there at Central Park again this weekend, right!? I heard Shimanto Brewing itself won’t be coming, though...
Hop BroRight, the brewery itself won’t be participating, but there’s a note that you can buy Shimanto Brewing’s bottled beer at the @kochi_drunkers_high booth. A bottle from that “husband-and-wife brewery in a former liquor store” in Nakamura Honmachi, Shimanto City makes you want to go hunt one down together!
On March 10, Shimanto Brewing looked back on last weekend’s event booth on Instagram, saying it had operated for two days at Central Park in Kochi City as “SHIMANTO Brewing’s first away event.”
According to the post, although there were some chilly periods, the weather was favorable and they were able to serve beer to visitors. On-site, the bottled beer sold out quickly, and the brewery expressed thanks and apologies to visitors who had planned to buy it.
The brewery also set up alongside members of the Kochi Craft Beer Council. While feeling anxious about participating in its first large-scale event, it candidly shared that it was helped by support from visitors and fellow vendors. The report showed the strength of cooperation among local breweries and conveyed the richness of the local craft scene.
This weekend as well, craft beer from breweries in Kochi Prefecture is expected to be available at Central Park in connection with “Okayaku.” However, Shimanto Brewing itself will not participate, and the post says its bottled beer can be purchased at the @kochi_drunkers_high booth.
Shimanto Brewing is based in Nakamura Honmachi, Shimanto City, Kochi, and its profile describes it as “a small brewery run by a married couple in the former premises of a long-established liquor store.” While operating a taproom rooted in the local community, it is also taking on off-site events in the prefectural capital like this one. Breweries based in local communities stepping out into the wider market is likely to be one of the points to watch as Kochi’s craft beer scene continues to grow.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugi-chan, this time’s topic is Shimanto Brewing in Kochi! They posted that they did their first away-side booth at Central Park for an “Okayaku”-related event and made it through two full days.
MugiWhat! Their first away trip!? A local brewery heading to the prefectural capital is kind of heartwarming!
Hop BroEven though there were some chilly stretches, they were blessed with good weather and were able to serve visitors well. Plus, the bottled beer sold out early, so the popularity is really exploding.
MugiOh? And what was the name of that bottled beer? I’m curious about the style too, like IPA or pale ale!
Hop BroThe post didn’t specify the individual beer name or style. The only confirmed detail in this article is that Shimanto Brewing’s bottled beer sold out early at the venue.
MugiWhat? The part I most want to know is a mystery! By the way, what exactly is a “style”?
Hop BroIt’s a classification, like a blueprint for beer. IPA, stout, lager and the like differ in aroma, bitterness, and fermentation method. Top fermentation, bottom fermentation, and the way the yeast works all change the beer’s character.
MugiSuddenly it’s science class! But I like it! So this time it’s basically a “strong one that sold out in seconds on site, even if the contents weren’t disclosed”!
Hop BroExactly. And what’s nice is that they set up alongside members of the Kochi Craft Beer Council, supporting each other through the uncertainty of their first major event. You can really feel the depth of local collaboration.
MugiWe can drink there at Central Park again this weekend, right!? I heard Shimanto Brewing itself won’t be coming, though...
Hop BroRight, the brewery itself won’t be participating, but there’s a note that you can buy Shimanto Brewing’s bottled beer at the @kochi_drunkers_high booth. A bottle from that “husband-and-wife brewery in a former liquor store” in Nakamura Honmachi, Shimanto City makes you want to go hunt one down together!
