DONZO Brewing in Kotohira: a renovated former pottery shop and its core craft beers
An Instagram post introducing DONZO Brewing (Donzo Brewing) in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, highlighted its location a five-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station, a taproom renovated from a former pottery shop, and a beer lineup featuring six or more varieties at all times. It offers a snapshot of where this locally rooted brewery stands today.
Hop BroJust hearing that DONZO Brewing in Kotohira has a taproom renovated from a former pottery shop is exciting. The renovated former pottery shop angle already gives it a strong atmosphere.
MugiWait, a pottery shop turned into a beer place!? Being a five-minute walk from the station means it’s the kind of place you can stop by while sightseeing!
Hop BroExactly. It’s just a short walk from JR Kotohira Station, and what’s interesting is that they line up house-made beer and Shikoku beer. It’s a setup where you can drink the appeal of the local area and the surrounding region together.
MugiWhat is that! Six or more varieties available at all times sounds like the kind of place where you end up happily overwhelmed before you even choose. But which one should I order?
Hop BroIf you’re starting somewhere, go with Hira Kölsch. Kölsch is light and lively, with bitterness and aroma kept in check so it doesn’t get in the way of the meal.
MugiOhhh! So won’t tire of drinking it from the first toast to the end means it’s the kind of dangerous beer you don’t stop at one glass?
Hop BroExactly, dangerous in the best way. Instead of relying on one flashy limited release, DONZO feels like it’s aiming for a drink that fits into everyday life.
MugiKotohira has a strong image as a tourist spot, but it’s nice that you can also use it for everyday local life. I’d want to stop by right after a shrine visit!
Hop BroYeah, it’s strong because it sits where tourist and local flows overlap, so you can drink together with the atmosphere of the town. It’s the kind of place where even the background of the shop becomes part of the flavor.
MugiNow I really want to drink there! I’m in the mood to try the regular lineup first and have a drink that includes all of Kotohira’s atmosphere.
Hop BroI agree to finish. I’d like to enjoy the time spent deciding what to order next while sampling the standards one by one.
MugiI know! It feels like tonight’s drink is decided: DONZO Brewing!
Kagawa Prefecture’s Kotohira Town is home to DONZO Brewing (Donzo Brewing), a brewery that offers craft beer in a space renovated from a former pottery shop, in addition to the convenience of being just a five-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station. In Instagram’s "Store Introduction 17," the styles of beer you can enjoy inside the shop and the background behind the space are introduced in a compact way.
According to the post, the shop serves house-made beer as well as craft beer from Shikoku, operating as a taproom-style brewery with six or more varieties available at all times. It is structured to work both for a quick drink during sightseeing and for a casual pint that locals can enjoy in everyday life, making it well suited to Kotohira.
Among the beers highlighted as popular was Hira Kölsch. In the post, it was introduced as a beer brewed with the concept of being something you won’t tire of drinking from the first toast to the final goodbye, suggesting a recipe designed for lightness and easy drinkability. Rather than leaning only on flashy limited releases, it clearly emphasizes a design that accompanies everyday meals and conversations, which feels fitting for a community-focused brewery.
Kotohira Town has the face of a tourist destination, but it is also an area where local daily life remains very much alive. As a shop located along the town’s everyday flow, DONZO Brewing serves as a place where both visitors and residents can access craft beer. It is the kind of brewery where you want to start with the regular lineup and enjoy it together with the atmosphere of the place.
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Hop BroJust hearing that DONZO Brewing in Kotohira has a taproom renovated from a former pottery shop is exciting. The renovated former pottery shop angle already gives it a strong atmosphere.
MugiWait, a pottery shop turned into a beer place!? Being a five-minute walk from the station means it’s the kind of place you can stop by while sightseeing!
Hop BroExactly. It’s just a short walk from JR Kotohira Station, and what’s interesting is that they line up house-made beer and Shikoku beer. It’s a setup where you can drink the appeal of the local area and the surrounding region together.
MugiWhat is that! Six or more varieties available at all times sounds like the kind of place where you end up happily overwhelmed before you even choose. But which one should I order?
Hop BroIf you’re starting somewhere, go with Hira Kölsch. Kölsch is light and lively, with bitterness and aroma kept in check so it doesn’t get in the way of the meal.
MugiOhhh! So won’t tire of drinking it from the first toast to the end means it’s the kind of dangerous beer you don’t stop at one glass?
Hop BroExactly, dangerous in the best way. Instead of relying on one flashy limited release, DONZO feels like it’s aiming for a drink that fits into everyday life.
MugiKotohira has a strong image as a tourist spot, but it’s nice that you can also use it for everyday local life. I’d want to stop by right after a shrine visit!
Hop BroYeah, it’s strong because it sits where tourist and local flows overlap, so you can drink together with the atmosphere of the town. It’s the kind of place where even the background of the shop becomes part of the flavor.
MugiNow I really want to drink there! I’m in the mood to try the regular lineup first and have a drink that includes all of Kotohira’s atmosphere.
Hop BroI agree to finish. I’d like to enjoy the time spent deciding what to order next while sampling the standards one by one.
MugiI know! It feels like tonight’s drink is decided: DONZO Brewing!
