Bread Ale Brewery to Join Chofu Minna no Beer Matsuri on April 18-19
Bread Ale Brewery, based in Chofu, Tokyo, will take part in the Chofu Minna no Beer Matsuri at Tetsumichi, north of Torie Keio Chofu C Building, on April 18 and 19. The Sengawa brewery is known for making craft beer with bread as part of its ingredient base.
Hop BroThis one is worth circling, Bread Ale Brewery is pouring at Chofu Minna no Beer Festival on April 18 and 19.
MugiWait, Chofu Minna no Beer Festival already sounds fun. Where is it happening?
Hop BroIt’s at the north side of Trie's Building C, the Tetsumichi venue, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and admission is free.
MugiNo way, free admission with breweries and local food spots too? My snack budget just stood up and saluted.
Hop BroAnd Bread Ale Brewery is extra interesting because it’s a bakery-brewery combo in Sengawa making craft beer with bread.
MugiHold on, bread-based beer does not mean liquid croissant in a cup... right?!
Hop BroNot quite. They use surplus bread as a secondary ingredient, replacing part of the malt for a softer, toastier character.
MugiSecondary ingredient sounds very science class, but basically it’s turning waste into flavor, right?
Hop BroExactly. The beer name hasn’t been announced yet, but they’re bringing a pour built around bread-driven character, which makes them stand out.
MugiAnd it’s that close to Chofu Station? walk-and-sip timing is dangerously convenient for me.
Hop BroThat’s what I like about it. Seeing a Sengawa brewery join a local event really shows Chofu's beer scene getting broader, and now I want the first glass.
MugiSame here, bread meets beer is something I need to taste in person on April 18 and 19.
Event details
Bread Ale Brewery will appear at the Chofu Minna no Beer Matsuri on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days at Tetsumichi, on the north side of Torie Keio Chofu C Building. It brings together breweries along the Keio Line and local food vendors, with free admission.
A Sengawa brewery with a bread-based approach
Bread Ale Brewery is a bakery-attached brewery in the Sengawa area of Chofu, Tokyo, about a five-minute walk from Sengawa Station. One of its defining features is its use of bread that would otherwise be discarded as part of the brewing process. That approach gives the brewery a clear identity beyond flavor alone.
Beer in the heart of Chofu
The festival offers a chance to compare the character of local breweries in one place. Bread Ale Brewery will bring beers shaped by its bread-derived concept, while the venue around Chofu Station makes it easy to stop by during a day out. With a Sengawa brewery joining an event centered on the Chofu area, the lineup reflects the growing reach of the local craft beer scene.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis one is worth circling, Bread Ale Brewery is pouring at Chofu Minna no Beer Festival on April 18 and 19.
MugiWait, Chofu Minna no Beer Festival already sounds fun. Where is it happening?
Hop BroIt’s at the north side of Trie's Building C, the Tetsumichi venue, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, and admission is free.
MugiNo way, free admission with breweries and local food spots too? My snack budget just stood up and saluted.
Hop BroAnd Bread Ale Brewery is extra interesting because it’s a bakery-brewery combo in Sengawa making craft beer with bread.
MugiHold on, bread-based beer does not mean liquid croissant in a cup... right?!
Hop BroNot quite. They use surplus bread as a secondary ingredient, replacing part of the malt for a softer, toastier character.
MugiSecondary ingredient sounds very science class, but basically it’s turning waste into flavor, right?
Hop BroExactly. The beer name hasn’t been announced yet, but they’re bringing a pour built around bread-driven character, which makes them stand out.
MugiAnd it’s that close to Chofu Station? walk-and-sip timing is dangerously convenient for me.
Hop BroThat’s what I like about it. Seeing a Sengawa brewery join a local event really shows Chofu's beer scene getting broader, and now I want the first glass.
MugiSame here, bread meets beer is something I need to taste in person on April 18 and 19.
