Eight Peaks Brewing Plans to Open a Draft Beer-Only Direct Store at Chino Station on April 25
Eight Peaks Brewing, a craft beer brand from the foothills of Yatsugatake in Nagano, announced that it will open its first direct-operated store specializing in draft beer at Chino Station. It has also launched a crowdfunding campaign to seek support for building a community hub in the area.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagano’s Eight Peaks Brewing is opening a direct-operated draft beer specialty shop at Chino Station!
MugiWhat? At the station!? So that means you can get freshly poured beer on your way home from work!
Hop BroExactly. The shop will be called 8Peaks ALE STAND, and it’s scheduled to open on April 25, 2026.
MugiIt says ALE, but what is ale? How is it different from lager?
Hop BroGood question! In simple terms, it’s a top-fermented beer that tends to have a bright, aromatic character.
MugiTop fermentation...!? That sounds like a spell and my brain just started foaming!
Hop BroBasically, it means the yeast tends to gather near the top during fermentation. In other words, just remember it as a fragrant, rich style!
MugiOhh! And they’re doing crowdfunding too, right? The one from March 25 to April 26!
Hop BroRight. It’s not just about raising money, but about saying, “We want a place like this in our community.” They’re aiming to make it a hub for connection right by the station.
MugiIt’s decided then! Once it opens, let’s meet up at Chino Station and toast with a taste of Yatsugatake first!
On March 25, 2026, Eight Peaks Brewing, based in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, announced a new initiative. The plan is to open the company’s first direct-operated store dedicated exclusively to draft beer. The location will be in the Chino Station area, the brewery’s nearest station, with the goal of opening inside a building directly connected to the station.
In the official announcement, the company said it wants to develop this new store not merely as a sales outlet, but as a “place” where people can meet and connect. The project name also emphasizes the intention of creating a venue where local Yatsugatake beer can be enjoyed in everyday life.
The store will be called “8Peaks ALE STAND” and is scheduled to open on April 25, 2026. At the same time, the company is running a crowdfunding campaign for the launch period from March 25, 2026 to April 26, 2026. In calling for support, the company stressed that the effort is not just about raising funds, but also about expressing the idea that “a place like this should exist in this region.”
Eight Peaks Brewing is a brewery that operates as a “craft beer brand from the foothills of Yatsugatake,” proposing beer experiences rooted in the area’s nature and daily life. The company is located in Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture. The western foothills of Yatsugatake are also known historically as an area connected to hop cultivation. Against that regional backdrop, the brewery is now taking a step beyond beer to go in bottles or cans and creating a new point of contact at the station where people can enjoy freshly poured draft beer on the spot.
For a local brewery to establish a directly operated tap venue along a station route offers convenience not only for tourists but also for local users. As the planned opening date in late April approaches, attention is likely to focus on the details of the store along with the progress of the crowdfunding campaign.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Nagano’s Eight Peaks Brewing is opening a direct-operated draft beer specialty shop at Chino Station!
MugiWhat? At the station!? So that means you can get freshly poured beer on your way home from work!
Hop BroExactly. The shop will be called 8Peaks ALE STAND, and it’s scheduled to open on April 25, 2026.
MugiIt says ALE, but what is ale? How is it different from lager?
Hop BroGood question! In simple terms, it’s a top-fermented beer that tends to have a bright, aromatic character.
MugiTop fermentation...!? That sounds like a spell and my brain just started foaming!
Hop BroBasically, it means the yeast tends to gather near the top during fermentation. In other words, just remember it as a fragrant, rich style!
MugiOhh! And they’re doing crowdfunding too, right? The one from March 25 to April 26!
Hop BroRight. It’s not just about raising money, but about saying, “We want a place like this in our community.” They’re aiming to make it a hub for connection right by the station.
MugiIt’s decided then! Once it opens, let’s meet up at Chino Station and toast with a taste of Yatsugatake first!
