Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery's "Haretoki" Unveiling Event to Be Held in Okayama City on January 24
According to an announcement from OPU Craft Beer Lab, an unveiling event for the craft beer "Haretoki," developed with the involvement of Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery (listed in the post as Okayama Saidaiji Beer Gofuku Kobo), will be held on January 24, 2026 from 11:00 to 17:00 in Ifuku-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City. Three beers featuring local ingredients are planned to be served at 500 yen per glass.
Hop BroGreat news for the Okayama craft beer scene! Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery's "Haretoki" unveiling event will be held in Okayama City on January 24, 2026.
MugiWhoa! An unveiling event means we can sample it, right!? When and where!
Hop BroFrom 11:00 to 17:00 at Tiara, 3-7-5 Ifuku-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City. It looks like they'll be offering 7-ounce pours, about 200 mL each, for 500 yen, and you can compare three varieties.
MugiOhhh! Three varieties? Just the names alone make me curious!
Hop Bro"Takatsuki Black Tea and Kurashiki Mandarin," "Okutsuhime Chili Pepper," and "Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt." The main draw this time is the one listed as "Haretoki - Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt -" in the post, so it's very much local from start to finish.
MugiWhat!? Shirasu in beer!? My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThe idea is a clean beer with a salty edge, kind of in the spirit of a salty ale or gose. What's interesting is that it uses yeast derived from bell peppers grown in Soja City.
MugiYeast derived from bell peppers!? That's a flood of jargon! So basically, what kind of delicious is gose?
Hop BroIn short, it's a beer with a light saltiness that gives it a crisp finish and makes it easy to pair with food. It's especially strong when paired with fish dishes.
MugiGot it! Then it would be amazing with shirasu dishes or grilled fish. I just want to drink it normally now!
Hop BroI agree. Since it's an event where you can taste the story of Okayama's ingredients in a glass, January 24 feels like the kind of day when you want to go raise a toast to "Haretoki."
A new event aimed at craft beer fans in Okayama has been announced: the "Haretoki unveiling event." The post was published at 16:37 on January 22, 2026, and the venue will be Tiara, located at 3-7-5 Ifuku-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City.
The featured beer in this announcement is "Haretoki - Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt -" (as written in the post), developed by Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery (listed in the post as Okayama Saidaiji Beer Gofuku Kobo). It is said to be brewed with shirasu from Ushimado and salt from the Nozaki family, using yeast derived from bell peppers produced in Soja City. Its defining feature is a clean, easy-drinking profile that makes use of its salty character and is presented as a good match for fish dishes.
The event is scheduled to serve three varieties: "Takatsuki Black Tea and Kurashiki Mandarin," "Okutsuhime Chili Pepper," and "Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt." The price is a flat 500 yen per glass including tax for all three, served in 7-ounce cups of about 200 mL.
Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery is a brewery based in Okayama. From this announcement as well, you can see its locally minded approach, translating ingredients and production backgrounds from across the prefecture into beer. Rather than being just a new release, this is worth watching as an opportunity to experience the intersection of regional ingredients and craft beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGreat news for the Okayama craft beer scene! Okayama Saidaiji Beer Brewery's "Haretoki" unveiling event will be held in Okayama City on January 24, 2026.
MugiWhoa! An unveiling event means we can sample it, right!? When and where!
Hop BroFrom 11:00 to 17:00 at Tiara, 3-7-5 Ifuku-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City. It looks like they'll be offering 7-ounce pours, about 200 mL each, for 500 yen, and you can compare three varieties.
MugiOhhh! Three varieties? Just the names alone make me curious!
Hop Bro"Takatsuki Black Tea and Kurashiki Mandarin," "Okutsuhime Chili Pepper," and "Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt." The main draw this time is the one listed as "Haretoki - Ushimado Shirasu and Nozaki-ke Salt -" in the post, so it's very much local from start to finish.
MugiWhat!? Shirasu in beer!? My brain can't keep up!
Hop BroThe idea is a clean beer with a salty edge, kind of in the spirit of a salty ale or gose. What's interesting is that it uses yeast derived from bell peppers grown in Soja City.
MugiYeast derived from bell peppers!? That's a flood of jargon! So basically, what kind of delicious is gose?
Hop BroIn short, it's a beer with a light saltiness that gives it a crisp finish and makes it easy to pair with food. It's especially strong when paired with fish dishes.
MugiGot it! Then it would be amazing with shirasu dishes or grilled fish. I just want to drink it normally now!
Hop BroI agree. Since it's an event where you can taste the story of Okayama's ingredients in a glass, January 24 feels like the kind of day when you want to go raise a toast to "Haretoki."
