Minoh Brewery

What kind of brewery is Minoh Brewery?

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Minoh Beer started back in 1997 when Masaji Oshita, who had originally run a liquor shop in Suita, declared, "We're going to make beer!" and launched the brewery.

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What, he switched from running a liquor shop to brewing beer!?

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And his daughter Kaori had been helping at the brewery since she was in junior college, and by 1998 she was already put in charge as plant manager. Then in 2012, after her father passed away unexpectedly, Kaori took over as president.

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Plant manager while still a student, and then carrying on after her father...

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Every year there's a memorial project called "Masaji Beer," where brewers all over Japan make beers dedicated to her father. It really shows how much he was loved throughout the industry.

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That's so touching... So how good is the beer?

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Their flagship, "Minoh Stout," is in a class of its own. It won World Beer Awards gold three times, in 2009, 2014, and 2016. Its hallmark flavors are reminiscent of coffee and bitter chocolate. Their W-IPA also won gold in 2006, 2013, and 2017. In total, they've earned eight World Beer Awards golds.

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Eight World Beer Awards golds!? So Osaka is producing beer this amazing!

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"Yuzu White" won gold in the fruit wheat beer category at the 2012 World Beer Cup. It uses local yuzu, and in summer they team up with nearby farmers for peaches, while in winter they use yuzu. They also make experimental beers using wild yeast and sake rice koji.

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That makes me want to keep going back every season! Any recent new releases?

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They've just released a spring-limited beer called "Blooming IPA." It's a pint that layers the spiciness of Belgian yeast with the vibrant aroma of American hops. Also, their directly operated WAREHOUSE location has started hosting an event called "Beer Garage Marche," turning it into a place where you can enjoy not just beer, but also wine and food.

Signature beers: Minoh StoutOsaru IPAW-IPAYuzu WhiteBlooming IPA
Minoh Beer announces limited Father’s Day set, with hand-drawn label set also available
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Minoh Beer announces limited Father’s Day set, with hand-drawn label set also available

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Minoh Brewery Brings Back Its Hoppy Weizen Featuring Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin
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Minoh Brewery Brings Back Its Hoppy Weizen Featuring Dolcita and Nelson Sauvin

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Minoh Beer Begins Online Sales of Spring-Summer Limited "Kozaru IPA" on May 15
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Minoh Beer Begins Online Sales of Spring-Summer Limited "Kozaru IPA" on May 15

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Minoh Beer to Release Limited Father's Day Dark Lager 'Papa Zaru Lager' on May 15
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Minoh Beer to Release Limited Father's Day Dark Lager 'Papa Zaru Lager' on May 15

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Minoh Beer to Release Spring/Summer Limited 'Kozaru IPA' in Stages Starting May 14
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Minoh Beer to Release Spring/Summer Limited 'Kozaru IPA' in Stages Starting May 14

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Minoh Beer to Sell Father’s Day Limited 'Papa-Zaru Lager' Starting May 27
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Minoh Beer to Sell Father’s Day Limited 'Papa-Zaru Lager' Starting May 27

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Minoh Beer Thanksgiving Festival 2026 to Be Held at Expo '70 Commemorative Park on September 20 and 21
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Minoh Beer Thanksgiving Festival 2026 to Be Held at Expo '70 Commemorative Park on September 20 and 21

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Minoh Beer to Hold Its 29th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park on September 20 and 21
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Minoh Beer to Hold Its 29th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival at Expo ’70 Commemorative Park on September 20 and 21

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Minoh Beer announces its booth at Tokyo Midtown's craft beer event
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Minoh Beer announces its booth at Tokyo Midtown's craft beer event

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Minoh Beer to Begin Selling Its Mikkeller Tokyo Collaboration 'Ume-chu' on May 1
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Minoh Beer to Begin Selling Its Mikkeller Tokyo Collaboration 'Ume-chu' on May 1

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Minoh Brewery Releases Seasonal Limited-Edition "Spring Lager" in German Style
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Minoh Brewery Releases Seasonal Limited-Edition "Spring Lager" in German Style

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Minoh Beer Announces Limited-Edition 'Spring Lager', a German-Style Pilsner
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Minoh Beer Announces Limited-Edition 'Spring Lager', a German-Style Pilsner

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Minoh Beer Releases Plum Beer "Ume-chu" for Mikkeller Anniversary
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Minoh Beer Releases Plum Beer "Ume-chu" for Mikkeller Anniversary

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Minoh Beer’s Flagship “Stout” Wins Silver at IBA 2026
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Minoh Beer’s Flagship “Stout” Wins Silver at IBA 2026

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Minoh Beer to Host a Four-Beer Tasting Event at Ryutokushi, a Chinese Bar in Fukushima
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Minoh Beer to Host a Four-Beer Tasting Event at Ryutokushi, a Chinese Bar in Fukushima

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Minoh Brewery to Sell Spring Limited Set Including Yuzu Tripel Starting Today at 5 p.m.
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Minoh Brewery to Sell Spring Limited Set Including Yuzu Tripel Starting Today at 5 p.m.

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Minoh Brewery Releases Collaborative Beer 'UME-CHU' with Mikkeller Tokyo
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Minoh Brewery Releases Collaborative Beer 'UME-CHU' with Mikkeller Tokyo

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Minoh Beer to Release Limited Collaboration Brew "Saru Yama Shika Otoko" with Akishika Brewery on April 3
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Minoh Beer to Release Limited Collaboration Brew "Saru Yama Shika Otoko" with Akishika Brewery on April 3

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Minoh Beer Announces Spring-Limited 'Blooming IPA', an IPA Inspired by Cherry Blossoms
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Minoh Beer Announces Spring-Limited 'Blooming IPA', an IPA Inspired by Cherry Blossoms

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Minoh Beer to Release 7th Aki Shika Shuzo Collaboration, 'Saruyama Shikao,' on April 12
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Minoh Beer to Release 7th Aki Shika Shuzo Collaboration, 'Saruyama Shikao,' on April 12

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