Novel Craft Brewing to Join Mashiko Beer Trail 2026 Across Four Venues
Tokyo’s Suginami-based Novel Craft Brewing will take part in Mashiko Beer Trail 2026, held in Mashiko, Tochigi, on October 10 and 11. Nine breweries will gather for a two-day event combining craft beer with Mashiko pottery, local food, and independent shops.
Hop BroMashiko Beer Trail 2026 is coming to Mashiko this October 10 and 11, and Novel Craft Brewing from Suginami, Tokyo, will be there!
MugiWhat?! Mashiko is famous for pottery, right? Beer and ceramics together sounds amazing—but I might get lost choosing a cup!
Hop BroThe event spans Starnet Zone, Komine Kiln/nagi, Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread, and Tsukamoto Hontaku—a four-venue beer trail within roughly one kilometer.
MugiA tasting walk through town?! Autumn beer hopping! Though my stride might get suspiciously bigger after a few pours.
Hop BroThere will be nine participating breweries from inside and outside Tochigi. Novel Craft Brewing is known for collaborations and beers featuring seasonal ingredients.
MugiCollaboration beer? Like an anime label? What does a brewery collaboration actually involve?
Hop BroBrewers build recipes together and share choices on hops and yeast. It is basically a fusion of brewing ideas—like a tasty special move.
MugiThey even discuss yeast?! I would just ask for a cheerful one. So it helps create the beer’s personality, huh?
Hop BroExactly. And with food, books, vintage clothing, and mountain gear among sixteen additional vendors, wandering off will be dangerously tempting.
MugiDangerous detours are the best! I will buy pottery and bread, then discover the no hands for beer problem!
Hop BroMashiko Station on the Moka Railway is the access point, with a paid shuttle bus planned from the station. Check the official account for updates.
MugiAutumn views, Mashiko pottery, and a Novel Craft Brewing pour—let’s start practicing our cheers now and count down to October!
Novel Craft Brewing, based in Suginami, Tokyo, has announced its participation in Mashiko Beer Trail 2026. The event will take place in Mashiko, Tochigi, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, from 11:00 to 17:00 each day.
The trail will connect four venues: Starnet Zone, Komine Kiln／nagi, Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread, and Tsukamoto Hontaku. Located within roughly one kilometer of one another, the venues are designed to be explored on foot while visitors enjoy the autumn scenery and compare beers from different breweries.
Nine breweries from inside and outside Tochigi are scheduled to participate. The event will also feature 16 food, retail, and cultural vendors, including sellers of books, vintage clothing, mountain gear, and local food. With Mashiko’s long association with pottery, the event offers more than a beer tasting: visitors can experience craft beer alongside ceramics, food, and the character of the town.
Novel Craft Brewing serves beer from its base in Suginami, Tokyo, and has also worked on collaborations with breweries around Japan and beers incorporating seasonal ingredients. Its appearance at Mashiko Beer Trail will give visitors a chance to enjoy the brewery’s beers in a setting closely connected with local craft and food culture.
Mashiko Station on the Moka Railway provides rail access, and a paid shuttle bus is scheduled to run between the station and the event area. Further details, including vendor information and transportation updates, will be announced through the event’s official account. For beer lovers who enjoy discovering breweries while exploring a town, Mashiko offers a compact and walkable route for an autumn beer trip.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMashiko Beer Trail 2026 is coming to Mashiko this October 10 and 11, and Novel Craft Brewing from Suginami, Tokyo, will be there!
MugiWhat?! Mashiko is famous for pottery, right? Beer and ceramics together sounds amazing—but I might get lost choosing a cup!
Hop BroThe event spans Starnet Zone, Komine Kiln/nagi, Mingel Farmhouse beer&bread, and Tsukamoto Hontaku—a four-venue beer trail within roughly one kilometer.
MugiA tasting walk through town?! Autumn beer hopping! Though my stride might get suspiciously bigger after a few pours.
Hop BroThere will be nine participating breweries from inside and outside Tochigi. Novel Craft Brewing is known for collaborations and beers featuring seasonal ingredients.
MugiCollaboration beer? Like an anime label? What does a brewery collaboration actually involve?
Hop BroBrewers build recipes together and share choices on hops and yeast. It is basically a fusion of brewing ideas—like a tasty special move.
MugiThey even discuss yeast?! I would just ask for a cheerful one. So it helps create the beer’s personality, huh?
Hop BroExactly. And with food, books, vintage clothing, and mountain gear among sixteen additional vendors, wandering off will be dangerously tempting.
MugiDangerous detours are the best! I will buy pottery and bread, then discover the no hands for beer problem!
Hop BroMashiko Station on the Moka Railway is the access point, with a paid shuttle bus planned from the station. Check the official account for updates.
MugiAutumn views, Mashiko pottery, and a Novel Craft Brewing pour—let’s start practicing our cheers now and count down to October!
