OGA BREWING COMPANY

What kind of brewery is OGA BREWING COMPANY?

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OGA BREWING is the only brewery in Mitaka, and the founder, Keisuke Ogasawara, has a really interesting background. He used to be a designer. A job designing craft beer labels sparked his interest in the world of small-batch breweries, and he made the leap to become a brewer.

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From designer to beer making!? That's an amazing career change.

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At first, he spent three years doing OEM brewing under the name "Cool Air One Brewing" to build experience, then changed the name to "OGA BREWING COMPANY" in 2018. Self-brewing began in January 2019. OGA stands for "Original Gravity Area," the initial specific gravity that marks the starting point of beer brewing.

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The name already shows how much they love brewing. Is there a separate head brewer?

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The head brewer is Atsushi Ueda, a former physical therapist. He says, "The most enjoyable part is the time spent building ideas for what kind of flavor the beer should have," and he has brewed more than 500 kinds of beer so far.

mugi surprisedMugi

500 kinds!? A physical therapist turning into a brewer is another incredible career change...

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Their regular lineup includes "Mitaka Pale Ale," "Mitaka Wheat Ale," and "Kichijoji KICHIJOJI IPA." They also make a seasonal series called the "M.C" series using agricultural products from Mitaka, including beer made with juice and pulp from kiwifruit grown in Mitaka. Mitaka produces the most kiwifruit in Tokyo.

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Mitaka is a kiwifruit-producing area!? That's such a cool idea to turn that into beer.

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Their annual spring "Graduation Beer" series is also a big topic. The hefeweizen "Uraura" was inspired by the classic wheat beers from the local beer era, and it has a gentle taste with restrained bitterness, making it perfect for a spring afternoon at 4.0% ABV.

mugi happyMugi

"Uraura" is such a cute name! Brewing beer for the graduation season really gives the sense that they're in tune with the local community.

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At the cafe attached to the brewery, you can drink freshly poured beer from eight taps. The style is to enjoy a drink while looking out at the tanks. Ogasawara's words, "We always want to deliver the excitement of someone's first craft beer," capture the atmosphere of this place very well.

Signature beers: Mitaka Pale AleMitaka Wheat AleKichijoji IPAUraura
OGA BREWING COMPANY to join the Mitaka Green Marche on June 7
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OGA BREWING COMPANY to join the Mitaka Green Marche on June 7

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OGA BREWING COMPANY offers a Father’s Day-labeled Pale Ale
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OGA BREWING COMPANY offers a Father’s Day-labeled Pale Ale

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OGA BREWING Announces Two-Day Graduation Beer Release Event in Mitaka
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OGA BREWING Announces Two-Day Graduation Beer Release Event in Mitaka

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OGA BREWING Announces a Cherry Blossom Label Version of Its Pale Ale to Match the Cherry Blossoms at Inokashira Park
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OGA BREWING Announces a Cherry Blossom Label Version of Its Pale Ale to Match the Cherry Blossoms at Inokashira Park

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OGA BREWING announces sakura-label pale ale timed to the cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park
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OGA BREWING announces sakura-label pale ale timed to the cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park

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OGA Brewing Company in Mitaka Announces the Musashi-Fuchu Beer Festival on May 30
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OGA Brewing Company in Mitaka Announces the Musashi-Fuchu Beer Festival on May 30

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases 3-Beer Set for Father's Day
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases 3-Beer Set for Father's Day

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Sells a Father's Day 6-Bottle Set for 4,180 Yen
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Sells a Father's Day 6-Bottle Set for 4,180 Yen

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OGA BREWING Announces Sakura-Label Pale Ale to Match Spring at Inokashira Park
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OGA BREWING Announces Sakura-Label Pale Ale to Match Spring at Inokashira Park

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases Seasonal IPA "Red Post IPA"
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases Seasonal IPA "Red Post IPA"

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases 'Red Post IPA (Keg)' Inspired by Kodaira's Urban Agriculture
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases 'Red Post IPA (Keg)' Inspired by Kodaira's Urban Agriculture

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases "Red Post IPA (Can)" Inspired by Kodaira
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases "Red Post IPA (Can)" Inspired by Kodaira

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OGA BREWING COMPANY releases new Kodaira-themed "Red Post IPA"
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OGA BREWING COMPANY releases new Kodaira-themed "Red Post IPA"

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases "Aka Post IPA" - Third in the Kodaira-Themed Series
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Releases "Aka Post IPA" - Third in the Kodaira-Themed Series

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OGA BREWING announces Mother's Day gift set; online orders 10% off
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OGA BREWING announces Mother's Day gift set; online orders 10% off

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Announces a Spring Seasonal Pale Ale
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Announces a Spring Seasonal Pale Ale

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Accepts Mother’s Day Beer Gift Orders for 10% Off on 3-Bottle and 6-Bottle Sets
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Accepts Mother’s Day Beer Gift Orders for 10% Off on 3-Bottle and 6-Bottle Sets

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OGA BREWING COMPANY Starts Selling Beer Gift Set for Mother's Day
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OGA BREWING COMPANY Starts Selling Beer Gift Set for Mother's Day

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OGA BREWING COMPANY to Sell a Limited Mother's Day Three-Bottle Set
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OGA BREWING COMPANY to Sell a Limited Mother's Day Three-Bottle Set

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OGA BREWING COMPANY to Set Up at the Spring Beer Festival in Seiseki Sakuragaoka from April 23
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OGA BREWING COMPANY to Set Up at the Spring Beer Festival in Seiseki Sakuragaoka from April 23

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