Motoyamacho Brewery to Set Up at Aozora Craft Ichi 2026 Spring on April 25 and 26, Serving a New Beer Too
Motoyamacho Brewery in Mito, Ibaraki, announced that it will take part in "Aozora Craft Ichi 2026 Spring," to be held on April 25 and 26 at the Mito Art Tower Plaza. The post says it will serve a total of eight kinds of craft beer over the two days and also release a new beer.
Hop BroMito's Motoyamacho Brewery is going to appear at "Aozora Craft Ichi 2026 Spring," which will be held on April 25 and 26 at the Mito Art Tower Plaza. And they're lining up eight kinds over the two days, which is pretty hot for an event booth, right?
MugiWhat?! Eight kinds? That's basically a tasting paradise. With that many, I think I'd lose all restraint with the very first glass!
Hop BroOn top of that, they're announcing that they're going to release a new beer this time too. The brand name hasn't been revealed yet, but releases timed for events like this really show how serious the brewers are.
MugiBut wait, what style is it? That's what I want to know most! Whether it's an IPA, a lager, or something I've never even heard of makes a huge difference in how I prepare myself!
Hop BroThe post doesn't reveal the style. But Motoyamacho Brewery is rooted in the community, brewing in a small factory in a back alley and operating the adjoining Motoyamacho Beer Stand, so its strength is careful craftsmanship rather than flashiness.
MugiOhh, urban brewing sounds cool! When you can see the people making it, the first sip somehow feels more meaningful!
Hop BroExactly. Craft beer events are all about comparing personalities through tasting. In a venue full of handmade goods, it's great that you can enjoy the beer too as one of the "works" on display.
MugiWait, Mito Art Tower Plaza already sounds delicious just from the atmosphere. Beer under the spring sky has to be almost unfairly good, right?
Hop BroAnd because they're bringing beer brewed right there in Mito straight to the venue, it has a really strong local feel. That closeness is something you only get at brewery events.
MugiI definitely want to go! The last weekend of April is the right time to keep open. I want to try the new release, hop from one of the eight beers to the next, and overwrite all my spring memories with beer!
Hop BroThat's settled then. If you taste the new release in hand under the spring sky with Motoyamacho Brewery's beer, it will surely be the perfect weekend.
Motoyamacho Brewery will set up a booth at "Aozora Craft Ichi 2026 Spring," held on April 25 and 26 at the Mito Art Tower Plaza. In an Instagram post, the brewery said it will offer a total of eight kinds of craft beer over the two days alongside the many handmade goods vendors gathering at the venue, and will also release a new beer.
The brewery is known as a small craft beer factory tucked away in a back alley in [Motoyamacho, Mito City, Ibaraki](/not-applicable), and it continues to operate as a neighborhood business together with the adjoining "Motoyamacho Beer Stand." Bringing beer brewed in downtown Mito directly to a local event venue is very much in keeping with this brewery's close-to-the-maker feel.
What stands out in this post is that it is not just a simple booth announcement, but also the introduction of a new release timed for the event. The specific brand name was not revealed in the post, but for visitors it adds another point of interest as a chance to try a new beer alongside the existing lineup. Craft beer events are appealing because you can compare different styles side by side. A booth from a brewery with a visible face, like Motoyamacho Brewery, lets you enjoy not only the flavor but also the story behind it.
What kind of pint will this Mito brewery bring to the spring craft market? For local craft beer fans, this looks like booth information worth keeping in mind for the last weekend of April.
Reference: Original Instagram post / Brewery information
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMito's Motoyamacho Brewery is going to appear at "Aozora Craft Ichi 2026 Spring," which will be held on April 25 and 26 at the Mito Art Tower Plaza. And they're lining up eight kinds over the two days, which is pretty hot for an event booth, right?
MugiWhat?! Eight kinds? That's basically a tasting paradise. With that many, I think I'd lose all restraint with the very first glass!
Hop BroOn top of that, they're announcing that they're going to release a new beer this time too. The brand name hasn't been revealed yet, but releases timed for events like this really show how serious the brewers are.
MugiBut wait, what style is it? That's what I want to know most! Whether it's an IPA, a lager, or something I've never even heard of makes a huge difference in how I prepare myself!
Hop BroThe post doesn't reveal the style. But Motoyamacho Brewery is rooted in the community, brewing in a small factory in a back alley and operating the adjoining Motoyamacho Beer Stand, so its strength is careful craftsmanship rather than flashiness.
MugiOhh, urban brewing sounds cool! When you can see the people making it, the first sip somehow feels more meaningful!
Hop BroExactly. Craft beer events are all about comparing personalities through tasting. In a venue full of handmade goods, it's great that you can enjoy the beer too as one of the "works" on display.
MugiWait, Mito Art Tower Plaza already sounds delicious just from the atmosphere. Beer under the spring sky has to be almost unfairly good, right?
Hop BroAnd because they're bringing beer brewed right there in Mito straight to the venue, it has a really strong local feel. That closeness is something you only get at brewery events.
MugiI definitely want to go! The last weekend of April is the right time to keep open. I want to try the new release, hop from one of the eight beers to the next, and overwrite all my spring memories with beer!
Hop BroThat's settled then. If you taste the new release in hand under the spring sky with Motoyamacho Brewery's beer, it will surely be the perfect weekend.
