SanktGallen thanks visitors on day 2 of EBINA CRAFT BEER FES 2026
The Atsugi-based brewery used Instagram to thank visitors on the second day of EBINA CRAFT BEER FES 2026 and shared its upcoming event and release schedule.
Hop BroThe second day of EBINA CRAFT BEER FES 2026 was a hit, and Sankt Gallen Brewery posted a thank-you to everyone who came out.
MugiWhat, a packed Ebina fest already sounds like a great excuse for a pint! What kind of brewery are they?
Hop BroThey're a long-running pioneer calling themselves the original ji-beer maker, and they had a brewing license early in the U.S. before Japan's 1994 craft beer deregulation.
MugiNo way, that is absurdly early. That's not a head start, that's time-travel with malt!
Hop BroAnd they still lean hard into ales, plus they've got Fresh Hop IPA coming out on August 26.
MugiWait, fresh hop sounds cool, but what does it actually mean? This feels like quiz time.
Hop BroIt means hops used right after harvest, so the aroma stays vivid. With IPA, it's not just bitterness, it's that green, vivid aroma that really pops.
MugiOhhh, so it's like live hop energy in a glass?
Hop BroExactly. And at the fest, Yokomizo, a former Sankt Gallen staffer who's now the owner of Alnilam in Machida, was helping out, which says a lot about their deep beer network.
MugiAnd they're still going? Atsugi JAZZ Night, September beer festivals, all of that? My calendar just turned into a tap list.
Hop BroPlus they're active through their taproom, Park Brewery at Park Hyatt Tokyo, and 800°DEGREES CRAFT BREW GARDEN in NEWoMan Yokohama. It's nonstop momentum, and honestly now I want a glass.
MugiSame here, next pint decided. Let's chase that Fresh Hop IPA while the Ebina buzz is still in the air.
SanktGallen thanks visitors after day 2 in Ebina
SanktGallen Brewery, based in Atsugi, Kanagawa, posted on Instagram to thank visitors who came to the second day of EBINA CRAFT BEER FES 2026. The post also noted that Yokomizo, a former SanktGallen staff member and now the owner of Machida brewery Alnilam, came by to help on site.
According to the brewery's official website, SanktGallen describes itself as a "the original local beer brewery." It began brewing in the United States before craft beer production was legalized in Japan, and later launched the current company after Japan's microbrewery era began in 1994. The brewery continues to focus on ale-style beers while releasing seasonal and limited brews.
The Instagram post also outlined what is coming next: Atsugi JAZZ Night on August 20-21, the release of Fresh Hop IPA on August 26, and appearances at events such as Beer Fes Yokohama 2026 and Keyaki Hiroba Autumn Beer Festival in September. It also highlighted ongoing projects including the taproom, Park Brewery at Park Hyatt Tokyo, and 800°DEGREES CRAFT BREW GARDEN in Newoman Yokohama.
The message reads less like a one-off event recap and more like a snapshot of a brewery that keeps moving between local festivals, limited releases, and on-premise collaborations.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe second day of EBINA CRAFT BEER FES 2026 was a hit, and Sankt Gallen Brewery posted a thank-you to everyone who came out.
MugiWhat, a packed Ebina fest already sounds like a great excuse for a pint! What kind of brewery are they?
Hop BroThey're a long-running pioneer calling themselves the original ji-beer maker, and they had a brewing license early in the U.S. before Japan's 1994 craft beer deregulation.
MugiNo way, that is absurdly early. That's not a head start, that's time-travel with malt!
Hop BroAnd they still lean hard into ales, plus they've got Fresh Hop IPA coming out on August 26.
MugiWait, fresh hop sounds cool, but what does it actually mean? This feels like quiz time.
Hop BroIt means hops used right after harvest, so the aroma stays vivid. With IPA, it's not just bitterness, it's that green, vivid aroma that really pops.
MugiOhhh, so it's like live hop energy in a glass?
Hop BroExactly. And at the fest, Yokomizo, a former Sankt Gallen staffer who's now the owner of Alnilam in Machida, was helping out, which says a lot about their deep beer network.
MugiAnd they're still going? Atsugi JAZZ Night, September beer festivals, all of that? My calendar just turned into a tap list.
Hop BroPlus they're active through their taproom, Park Brewery at Park Hyatt Tokyo, and 800°DEGREES CRAFT BREW GARDEN in NEWoMan Yokohama. It's nonstop momentum, and honestly now I want a glass.
MugiSame here, next pint decided. Let's chase that Fresh Hop IPA while the Ebina buzz is still in the air.
