Nagano Brewery to Hold 1st Anniversary Festival from April 29, Featuring a Limited IPA and Commemorative Glasses
NAGANO BREWERY in Ojoji, Nagano City will hold its first anniversary festival from April 29 to May 6, 2026. The theme is "Ippai Ichie." The brewery will offer a hazy IPA made with Nagano Purple grapes harvested from its farm, as well as a beer set with an anniversary glass and other special items.
Hop BroNAGANO BREWERY is the one holding a 1st anniversary festival in Ojoji, Nagano City. It's running from April 29 to May 6, 2026, and the theme is "Ippai Ichie." Milestone anniversaries like this are pretty exciting from a shop owner's perspective too, right?
MugiWhoa! Ippai Ichie sounds so cool! But is it pronounced "ippai ikki"? Or does it mean something else?
Hop BroThere's a playful twist in the reading, but the original idea is about a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. This time, because they run the farm and brewery together as a circular BREWERY, the idea of packing the blessings of the land into every cup fits perfectly.
MugiI see... but does "circular" mean the beer goes around in circles? The whole concept feels kind of fuzzy to me!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means they grow fruit and hops on the farm, use them in brewing, and then return that value to the local landscape and food culture. This time, the star is a hazy IPA made with Nagano Purple harvested from the farm, and that's pretty appealing.
MugiOhhh! Hazy IPA is that hazy-style IPA, right? It already sounds juicy just from the look, and it seems like it would go well with fruit!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy is known for hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel, and this one should also carry notes from the Nagano Purple. On top of that, there are plans for a beer with a commemorative anniversary glass and a tasting comparison, so it will be fun to compare the character of the same brewery too.
MugiA glass included is cheating! And a tasting comparison too? That's amazing. It's the kind of thing where you can't stop at your first beer.
Hop BroThe food side is well covered too, with a lineup that goes great with smoked chicken. There will also be smoked bacon, desserts, coffee, and chai, so it's shaping up to be an anniversary festival where you can spend the whole day, not just drink beer.
MugiWhat? It's a beer event, but it has cafe vibes too? And they're really saying you can drink while drawing at a farm with a view over Nagano City?
Hop BroIt's true. There's even a reservation-only art event, so being able to enjoy the scenery itself is part of the experience, which feels very NAGANO BREWERY. Near Zenkoji Temple, this is what it means to capture Nagano's scenery in a single cup.
MugiI totally want to drink there now! I can't wait for April 29, and I want to toast with the Nagano Purple hazy IPA!
NAGANO BREWERY, which began operating its taproom in Ojoji, Nagano City in April 2025, is celebrating its first anniversary. The brewery has promoted itself as a "circular BREWERY" that runs a farm and brewery as one integrated operation, and it has continued making beer that reflects the blessings of the land near Zenkoji Temple.
The theme of this anniversary festival is "Ippai Ichie." From Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the brewery will roll out events and offerings with gratitude. According to the announcement, the lineup includes a hazy IPA made with Nagano Purple harvested from the farm, beer served with a commemorative anniversary glass, and a tasting comparison available only during this period.
The food lineup is also designed to pair with beer, with smoked chicken, smoked bacon, desserts, coffee, chai, and more. In addition, an art event is planned at the farm, which offers a panoramic view of Nagano City, where participants can paint while holding a beer. This event will require advance reservations.
NAGANO BREWERY has continued its efforts to connect brewing with the farm where hops and fruit trees are grown, turning the region's scenery directly into a glass. This first anniversary festival appears to be a milestone that looks back on that journey and once again highlights both the brewery's craftsmanship and the appeal of Ojoji in Nagano City.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNAGANO BREWERY is the one holding a 1st anniversary festival in Ojoji, Nagano City. It's running from April 29 to May 6, 2026, and the theme is "Ippai Ichie." Milestone anniversaries like this are pretty exciting from a shop owner's perspective too, right?
MugiWhoa! Ippai Ichie sounds so cool! But is it pronounced "ippai ikki"? Or does it mean something else?
Hop BroThere's a playful twist in the reading, but the original idea is about a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. This time, because they run the farm and brewery together as a circular BREWERY, the idea of packing the blessings of the land into every cup fits perfectly.
MugiI see... but does "circular" mean the beer goes around in circles? The whole concept feels kind of fuzzy to me!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means they grow fruit and hops on the farm, use them in brewing, and then return that value to the local landscape and food culture. This time, the star is a hazy IPA made with Nagano Purple harvested from the farm, and that's pretty appealing.
MugiOhhh! Hazy IPA is that hazy-style IPA, right? It already sounds juicy just from the look, and it seems like it would go well with fruit!
Hop BroExactly. Hazy is known for hop aroma and a soft mouthfeel, and this one should also carry notes from the Nagano Purple. On top of that, there are plans for a beer with a commemorative anniversary glass and a tasting comparison, so it will be fun to compare the character of the same brewery too.
MugiA glass included is cheating! And a tasting comparison too? That's amazing. It's the kind of thing where you can't stop at your first beer.
Hop BroThe food side is well covered too, with a lineup that goes great with smoked chicken. There will also be smoked bacon, desserts, coffee, and chai, so it's shaping up to be an anniversary festival where you can spend the whole day, not just drink beer.
MugiWhat? It's a beer event, but it has cafe vibes too? And they're really saying you can drink while drawing at a farm with a view over Nagano City?
Hop BroIt's true. There's even a reservation-only art event, so being able to enjoy the scenery itself is part of the experience, which feels very NAGANO BREWERY. Near Zenkoji Temple, this is what it means to capture Nagano's scenery in a single cup.
MugiI totally want to drink there now! I can't wait for April 29, and I want to toast with the Nagano Purple hazy IPA!
