Manchin Brewing

Manchin Brewing is not just any brewery. It's inside a huge multi-purpose complex in Hokuto City, renovated by DIY from a former camera tripod factory.

The entire facility is integrated with a contemporary art exhibition space called GASBON METABOLISM, and Manchin Brewing is the brewery section. It also includes Manchin Saketen, a taproom and bottle shop, and Manchin Po, a beer restaurant. The whole place is made up of three "Manchin" sections, meaning "many wonders."

They actually host music festivals too. It's called the Manchin Music Festival, a full-venue event with live performances, a marche, a flea market, and more. They even plan day parties featuring overseas DJs like Geju.

Their flagship, "NEW COLONY," uses saison yeast for a dry finish, with fruity ester aromas and clove-like notes. With an IBU of 20, the bitterness is restrained, making it an easy beer to pair with food.

This is the fun part: they knead malt leftover from brewing into the wrappers for their dumplings. That's upcycling. On top of that, the brewing water comes from underground springs of nearby Mt. Kayagatake, and the location offers a panoramic view of the Southern Alps.