Hikone Beer to Exhibit at Craft Beer Fes Maibara 2026, Announces It 9 Days Before the Event
In an Instagram post at 7:15 p.m. on March 11, 2026, Hikone Beer (Hikone Beer) Aragiyama Brewery said there were nine days left until "Craft Beer Fes Maibara." The venue is the Convention Hall at Maibara City Hall, in front of JR Maibara Station, making it a notable event that brings together breweries from inside and outside the prefecture.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hikone Beer (Hikone Beer) Aragiyama Brewery announced that it will have a booth at "Craft Beer Fes Maibara 2026"! In a post on March 11, 2026 at 7:15 p.m., it said there are nine days left until the event.
MugiWhoa! Nine days left means it’s almost here! When is it happening?
Hop BroThe event is on March 20, 2026. The venue is the Convention Hall on the first floor of Maibara City Hall (1016 Maibara, Maibara City), within walking distance of JR Maibara Station. And admission is free with in-person sales.
MugiNice! Free and station-close is way too strong! My wallet is applauding!
Hop BroThe lineup is impressive too: Nagahama Roman Beer, Hikone Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, OUR BREWING, BREW CLASSIC, ISEKADO, TALL BOYS BREWING, and 3TREE BREWERY. There’ll also be food, so it’s set up as a stroll-and-enjoy kind of event.
MugiWhat is that! Does "stroll-and-enjoy" mean swimming around in circles like at an aquarium!?
Hop BroIt means you can move around the venue, compare beers from different breweries, and grab food that pairs well with them. In more technical terms, it’s an event with a strong pairing flow.
MugiGot it! So what beer names or styles from Hikone Beer are coming?
Hop BroIn this announcement, no individual beer names have been revealed yet. But Hikone Beer is known for its challenge to create "ALL HIKONE BEER" using 100% Hikone-grown ingredients, and it promotes locally rooted craft beer. The brewery was founded in 2019, and the Aragiyama Brewery opened in 2021.
MugiA glass full of local pride sounds amazing! On March 20, we’ve got no choice but to toast in Maibara!
"Craft Beer Fes Maibara" draws near
In Hikone Beer’s Instagram post on March 11, the brewery said there were "9 days left" until the event, and the date is March 20, 2026. According to public information from Maibara City, the venue is the Convention Hall on the first floor of Maibara City Hall (1016 Maibara, Maibara City). It is within walking distance of JR Maibara Station, and the event will be held as a free-admission, in-person sales format.
Breweries from inside and outside the prefecture gather
The publicly listed exhibitors include Nagahama Roman Beer, Hikone Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, OUR BREWING, BREW CLASSIC, ISEKADO, TALL BOYS BREWING, and 3TREE BREWERY. Food vendors are also planned, creating a walk-around format where visitors can enjoy the beer alongside food.
The broader context of Hikone Beer as a brewery
Against the backdrop of the scenery at the foot of Mount Aratoyama and the local community, Hikone Beer has developed as part of a sustainable regional collaboration project. The company Hikone Beer Co., Ltd. was established in 2019, and the Aragiyama Brewery opened in 2021. On its official website, the brewery highlights brewing that will be passed on to the next generation in the local area, along with its challenge to create "ALL HIKONE BEER" made from 100% Hikone-grown ingredients.
The Maibara festival appearance is not just about expanding sales channels; it is also an opportunity to show the craft beer culture of the Kohoku area as a whole. By standing in Maibara, a transportation hub, a local brewery can more easily reach first-time visitors to Shiga craft beer. This announcement right before the event serves as an entry point.
Related links
- Hikone Beer post
- Hikone Beer official site
- CRAFT BEER FES MAIBARA (Maibara City related information)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hikone Beer (Hikone Beer) Aragiyama Brewery announced that it will have a booth at "Craft Beer Fes Maibara 2026"! In a post on March 11, 2026 at 7:15 p.m., it said there are nine days left until the event.
MugiWhoa! Nine days left means it’s almost here! When is it happening?
Hop BroThe event is on March 20, 2026. The venue is the Convention Hall on the first floor of Maibara City Hall (1016 Maibara, Maibara City), within walking distance of JR Maibara Station. And admission is free with in-person sales.
MugiNice! Free and station-close is way too strong! My wallet is applauding!
Hop BroThe lineup is impressive too: Nagahama Roman Beer, Hikone Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, OUR BREWING, BREW CLASSIC, ISEKADO, TALL BOYS BREWING, and 3TREE BREWERY. There’ll also be food, so it’s set up as a stroll-and-enjoy kind of event.
MugiWhat is that! Does "stroll-and-enjoy" mean swimming around in circles like at an aquarium!?
Hop BroIt means you can move around the venue, compare beers from different breweries, and grab food that pairs well with them. In more technical terms, it’s an event with a strong pairing flow.
MugiGot it! So what beer names or styles from Hikone Beer are coming?
Hop BroIn this announcement, no individual beer names have been revealed yet. But Hikone Beer is known for its challenge to create "ALL HIKONE BEER" using 100% Hikone-grown ingredients, and it promotes locally rooted craft beer. The brewery was founded in 2019, and the Aragiyama Brewery opened in 2021.
MugiA glass full of local pride sounds amazing! On March 20, we’ve got no choice but to toast in Maibara!
