Izumisano Brewing Announces 'CRAFT BEER LIVE 2026' at Nanko ATC
Izumisano Brewing has announced the craft beer event "CRAFT BEER LIVE 2026," to be held on May 23 and 24 at ATC Piloty Plaza in Nanko, Osaka. Breweries from across Kansai's six prefectures will gather, and the event is drawing attention as a place where the brewers themselves pour the beer.
Hop BroIzumisano Brewing is introducing CRAFT BEER LIVE 2026, and for Kansai fans, this is a seriously exciting event.
MugiWait, Kansai's six prefectures are all gathering? That's not just a beer festival anymore, it's a full-scale meetup!
Hop BroExactly, and the venue is ATC Piloty Plaza in Nanko, Osaka. One of the big highlights is that the brewers themselves pour the beer.
MugiDoes having them pour it really make that much of a difference? Just being close to the brewer somehow makes it feel way more advanced!
Hop BroIt does. When the person who made it is there, you can hear about the recipe's intent and even how they bring out the aroma, so you can enjoy the story behind the flavor too.
MugiOh wow! So Izumisano Brewing's KIX BEER is the kind of thing you'd hate to just drink without thinking about it?
Hop BroExactly. Izumisano Brewing has one of the largest facilities in southern Osaka and focuses on making beer easy to drink, with pale ale, amber ale, and weizen in the lineup.
MugiWhen I hear "weizen," it suddenly feels like a breeze from Germany! But I guess you can really feel the regional character in the brewing too.
Hop BroThat's right. Like the gateway to Kansai Airport, they put the character of the place into the beer, and that's what makes the Izumisano identity so interesting.
MugiAnd it's being held on May 23 and 24, 2026, right? I want to stamp my schedule with a beer icon already!
Hop BroOn the 23rd it's from 12:00 to 20:00, and on the 24th it's from 11:00 to 18:00. If you buy advance tickets, you can get in an hour earlier, so early entry is definitely worth aiming for.
MugiChoosing between the limited-edition glass ticket and the plastic cup ticket is fun too! This is definitely a must-do tasting showdown. I want to go already!
Hop BroYeah, and if you can finish by having a drink while talking with the brewers, that's the best. A toast in Nanko alone is reason enough to go.
Event Overview
"CRAFT BEER LIVE 2026," announced by Izumisano Brewing, is a craft beer event to be held on May 23 and 24, 2026 at ATC Piloty Plaza in Nanko, Osaka. Breweries from across Kansai's six prefectures will gather in one place, and the event is being planned as an opportunity for the makers themselves to pour the beer.
The venue is just a short walk from New Tram's "Trade Center-mae" Station. General admission runs from 12:00 to 20:00 on the 23rd and from 11:00 to 18:00 on the 24th. Advance ticket holders can enter one hour earlier on each day. Two types of advance tickets are available: one with a limited-edition glass and one with a plastic cup.
About Izumisano Brewing
Izumisano Brewing is a brewery based in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture, and it operates the "KIX BEER" brand, named after Kansai International Airport's airport code, "KIX." Its official website says the brewery has one of the largest brewing facilities in southern Osaka and focuses on making beer that is easy to drink.
Its brewing lineup centers on pale ale, amber ale, and weizen, and it continues to make beer rooted in Izumisano as a place. From Izumisano, known as the gateway to Kansai Airport, the brewery's major characteristic is that it shares craft beer with a strong sense of local identity.
Points of Interest
This event is not just a place to compare many different labels side by side; its appeal also lies in the chance to talk directly with Kansai brewers. The official announcement emphasizes how close attendees can get to the makers, making it a must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy beer together with the stories behind it and the intent behind the recipes.
For breweries like Izumisano Brewing that incorporate local place names and local character into their beer, events like this are also an opportunity to convey their individuality. If you try KIX BEER at the venue, you should be able to get a more three-dimensional sense of the direction in which the Izumisano brewery is making beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIzumisano Brewing is introducing CRAFT BEER LIVE 2026, and for Kansai fans, this is a seriously exciting event.
MugiWait, Kansai's six prefectures are all gathering? That's not just a beer festival anymore, it's a full-scale meetup!
Hop BroExactly, and the venue is ATC Piloty Plaza in Nanko, Osaka. One of the big highlights is that the brewers themselves pour the beer.
MugiDoes having them pour it really make that much of a difference? Just being close to the brewer somehow makes it feel way more advanced!
Hop BroIt does. When the person who made it is there, you can hear about the recipe's intent and even how they bring out the aroma, so you can enjoy the story behind the flavor too.
MugiOh wow! So Izumisano Brewing's KIX BEER is the kind of thing you'd hate to just drink without thinking about it?
Hop BroExactly. Izumisano Brewing has one of the largest facilities in southern Osaka and focuses on making beer easy to drink, with pale ale, amber ale, and weizen in the lineup.
MugiWhen I hear "weizen," it suddenly feels like a breeze from Germany! But I guess you can really feel the regional character in the brewing too.
Hop BroThat's right. Like the gateway to Kansai Airport, they put the character of the place into the beer, and that's what makes the Izumisano identity so interesting.
MugiAnd it's being held on May 23 and 24, 2026, right? I want to stamp my schedule with a beer icon already!
Hop BroOn the 23rd it's from 12:00 to 20:00, and on the 24th it's from 11:00 to 18:00. If you buy advance tickets, you can get in an hour earlier, so early entry is definitely worth aiming for.
MugiChoosing between the limited-edition glass ticket and the plastic cup ticket is fun too! This is definitely a must-do tasting showdown. I want to go already!
Hop BroYeah, and if you can finish by having a drink while talking with the brewers, that's the best. A toast in Nanko alone is reason enough to go.
