Nara Brewing lines up June 6 taproom open day and Tokyo KUSANAGI launch
Nara Brewing will hold a June 6 taproom open day in Nara and a KUSANAGI launch event at HIGHBURY in Tokyo. The lineup includes the new Belgian wit plus World Beer Cup 2026 gold medal beers, giving fans two ways to meet the brewery on the same day.
Hop BroJune 6 looks packed for Nara Brewing, with TAPROOM OPEN DAY in Nara and a KUSANAGI launch at HIGHBURY in Tokyo on the very same day.
MugiWait, two cities in one day? That is not an event schedule, that is teleportation with better branding!
Hop BroAnd the new beer, KUSANAGI is a Belgian wit, made with citrus from Shizuoka, so it should drink light while still keeping a really clear aromatic edge.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? Belgian-style white ale sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class.
Hop BroBasically, it is a wheat-based ale. Softer texture, bright citrusy character, and a pretty friendly entry point if you are still new to craft beer.
MugiOkay, that I can picture! And Nara is also pouring two gold medal beers, FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE? That is an outrageous flex.
Hop BroExactly. Having World Beer Cup 2026 gold winners on tap next to the new release is the kind of lineup that makes beer nerds straighten their posture.
MugiAnd the Nara taproom runs 11:00 to 18:00, with a limited lunch set, snacks, and outside food allowed? That is dangerously good planning.
Hop BroRight, and brewery tours are almost full, plus they are asking people not to come by car, so this is a proper train-and-beer mission. I am honestly torn between Nara and Tokyo.
MugiIf Namioka-san is heading to HIGHBURY around 13:30, that is basically permission to taste the new release firsthand. I want KUSANAGI, FUNCTION, and LIGHTHOUSE immediately.
Nara Brewing, based in Nara City, announced a pair of June 6 events. At its taproom, the brewery will hold a TAPROOM OPEN DAY, pouring the newly released KUSANAGI alongside World Beer Cup 2026 gold medal beers FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE.
In Nara
The taproom will be open from 11:00 to 18:00, with last orders at 17:30. A limited lunch set and snacks will be available, outside food is welcome, and visitors are asked not to come by car. Brewery tours are nearly sold out, with reservations available through the link in the profile.
KUSANAGI is a Belgian wit brewed with Shizuoka citrus, giving the event a fresh seasonal release.
In Tokyo
On the same day, HIGHBURY in Tokyo will host a launch event for KUSANAGI. Brewmaster Yasunori Namioka is scheduled to stop by around 13:30-15:00, giving beer fans in the capital a chance to meet the brewery through the glass.
Founded in 2017, Nara Brewing has built a lineup that spans house standards and award-winning beers. This announcement ties together a new release, proven favorites, and a two-city event plan.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJune 6 looks packed for Nara Brewing, with TAPROOM OPEN DAY in Nara and a KUSANAGI launch at HIGHBURY in Tokyo on the very same day.
MugiWait, two cities in one day? That is not an event schedule, that is teleportation with better branding!
Hop BroAnd the new beer, KUSANAGI is a Belgian wit, made with citrus from Shizuoka, so it should drink light while still keeping a really clear aromatic edge.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to mean? Belgian-style white ale sounds less like beer and more like a wizard class.
Hop BroBasically, it is a wheat-based ale. Softer texture, bright citrusy character, and a pretty friendly entry point if you are still new to craft beer.
MugiOkay, that I can picture! And Nara is also pouring two gold medal beers, FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE? That is an outrageous flex.
Hop BroExactly. Having World Beer Cup 2026 gold winners on tap next to the new release is the kind of lineup that makes beer nerds straighten their posture.
MugiAnd the Nara taproom runs 11:00 to 18:00, with a limited lunch set, snacks, and outside food allowed? That is dangerously good planning.
Hop BroRight, and brewery tours are almost full, plus they are asking people not to come by car, so this is a proper train-and-beer mission. I am honestly torn between Nara and Tokyo.
MugiIf Namioka-san is heading to HIGHBURY around 13:30, that is basically permission to taste the new release firsthand. I want KUSANAGI, FUNCTION, and LIGHTHOUSE immediately.
