Ogose Brewery Introduces Its Cup-By-The-Glass Booth "Naminami" for Kurabiraki 2026
Asahara Shuzo’s Ogose Brewery has revealed the contents of its cup-by-the-glass booth, "Naminami - Rōrō -," as Vol. 9 in the food introduction series for "Kurabiraki 2026." In addition to event-exclusive draft beer poured straight from the barrel, lemon sours, and Katsuragi yuzu sours, the booth will also offer snacks marinated in junmai sake.
Hop BroOgose Brewery’s cup-by-the-glass booth "Naminami" showed up as the finale of Kurabiraki 2026. The lineup with draft beer, lemon sours, and Katsuragi yuzu sours is seriously hot.
MugiWhoa, draft beer really makes it feel like an event! By cup sales, you mean the kind where you can drink a little at a time, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a format where you can casually sample drinks at the venue. And this time there’s even limited-quantity sake, so it’s the kind of booth that will stop both beer fans and sake fans in their tracks.
MugiSeriously! And the snacks are grilled ray fin and grilled scallop skirts? They’re absolutely here to make people drink!
Hop BroThat’s right. They’re marinated in the classic "Biwa no Sasanami Junmai Sake," so these aren’t just ordinary dried snacks, but drinks’ natural companions.
MugiMarinated in junmai sake? That suddenly sounds seriously expert-level! How does that change the flavor?
Hop BroJunmai sake has a strong rice-derived umami, so it tends to bring out an umami synergy with ray fin and scallop skirts. It’s a dangerous combination that makes you want more sake the more you chew.
MugiI see! Then the Katsuragi yuzu sour should be nice and refreshing with that local citrus feel.
Hop BroExactly. Asahara Shuzo is a brewery in Ogose Town that makes craft beer, local sake, and local wine, so the lineup comes together with full-on Ogose character.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! On the day itself, it sounds like tastings are a must, and there’s no way I’ll only have one cup, Hop!
The Ninth Booth Is a Cup-By-The-Glass Stand
Asahara Shuzo, which operates Ogose Brewery, introduced cup-by-the-glass booth "Naminami - Rōrō -" as the ninth booth in the final installment, Vol. 9, of the food introduction series for "Kurabiraki 2026." At the venue, they will offer beer served from event-exclusive draft barrels, along with lemon sours and Katsuragi yuzu sours.
Rare Sake by the Glass Too
This time, a limited quantity of rare sake will also be available by the glass. In addition, they will sell "grilled ray fin" and "grilled scallop skirts," both marinated in the signature sake "Biwa no Sasanami Junmai Sake." The setup pairs drinks with snacks chosen to complement alcohol, creating a lineup that lets visitors enjoy tastings and food pairings at the event venue.
As a Brewery Rooted in the Local Area
Based in Ogose Town, Saitama, Asahara Shuzo is a brewery that produces craft beer, local sake, and local wine. On its official website, it explains that the spread of carefully crafted sake from person to person is likened to the origin of "Sasanami," showing its commitment to locally rooted craftsmanship. The yuzu sour made with Katsuragi yuzu and the snacks that make use of junmai sake also seem likely to convey the distinct character of local ingredients.
On the day of Kurabiraki, you will want to check out the pairing of drinks and snacks that feels distinctly like Ogose Brewery at "Naminami - Rōrō -."
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOgose Brewery’s cup-by-the-glass booth "Naminami" showed up as the finale of Kurabiraki 2026. The lineup with draft beer, lemon sours, and Katsuragi yuzu sours is seriously hot.
MugiWhoa, draft beer really makes it feel like an event! By cup sales, you mean the kind where you can drink a little at a time, right?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a format where you can casually sample drinks at the venue. And this time there’s even limited-quantity sake, so it’s the kind of booth that will stop both beer fans and sake fans in their tracks.
MugiSeriously! And the snacks are grilled ray fin and grilled scallop skirts? They’re absolutely here to make people drink!
Hop BroThat’s right. They’re marinated in the classic "Biwa no Sasanami Junmai Sake," so these aren’t just ordinary dried snacks, but drinks’ natural companions.
MugiMarinated in junmai sake? That suddenly sounds seriously expert-level! How does that change the flavor?
Hop BroJunmai sake has a strong rice-derived umami, so it tends to bring out an umami synergy with ray fin and scallop skirts. It’s a dangerous combination that makes you want more sake the more you chew.
MugiI see! Then the Katsuragi yuzu sour should be nice and refreshing with that local citrus feel.
Hop BroExactly. Asahara Shuzo is a brewery in Ogose Town that makes craft beer, local sake, and local wine, so the lineup comes together with full-on Ogose character.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat want a drink! On the day itself, it sounds like tastings are a must, and there’s no way I’ll only have one cup, Hop!