Kawazu Brewing
- Address
- 1-7-7 Ishiimachi, Kita Ward, Okayama City
- Area
- Okayama Okayama City
What kind of brewery is Kawazu Brewing?
Hop BroKawazu Brewing is a brewpub in Ishiimachi, Okayama, and owner Nagahara-san has an impressive background.
MugiOh, really? What kind of person is he?
Hop BroHe went independent after about 15 years of training at Kibidoteshita Beer, a long-established nanobrewery in Okayama. He built his career entirely around craft beer and opened his own shop in 2022.
Mugi15 years! Going independent after that much training shows serious determination.
Hop BroHe says, 'The appeal of craft beer is the wide range of possibilities you can create.' He was drawn to how makers can express their individuality across roughly 130 beer styles. At the crowdfunding stage for the opening, he raised 1.27 million yen, reaching 425% of his goal.
MugiThat's amazing support! By the way, does 'Kawazu' mean frog?
Hop BroYes. It plays on the words for frog and 'to return,' and means 'a place you can always come back to.' At the entrance, there's a frog ornament received from Okayama Shrine.
MugiCute! So what kinds of beer do they have?
Hop BroThe best one is their local citrus-inspired 'Hassaku Ale.' The hop bitterness blends with the distinctive gentle bitterness of hassaku. And 'Peach Boy Golden Ale' is such a fitting name for Okayama, the city of Momotaro.
MugiHassaku Ale sounds absolutely delicious! Anything else?
Hop BroThey have 'Monkey Talk Red Ale' and 'Pheasant Fly Porter,' and every label name is unique. They also actively build ties with the local community, such as developing beer with students from Okayama Prefectural University and organizing the local 'Ishize ENNGAWA Marche.'
MugiYou can drink there on the wooden deck along the Asahi River near Korakuen, right? I'd love to stop by after a walk! A place where everyone can 'return' sounds wonderful.
Kawazu Brewing in Okayama City Taps Mabi Chikurin Beer's Pine Ale as a Guest Pour
Kawazu Brewing taps Furatto Ale, a guest beer from Ehime’s gogoshima beer farm
Kawazu Brewing to Participate in Hiroshima Flower Festival's "CRAFT BEER GARDEN" from May 3 to 5
Kawazu Brewing to Hold Cherry Blossom BBQ on April 12, Now Accepting Reservations Only
Okayama's Kawazu Brewing to Host IRISH SESSION in the Taproom on March 18
Kawazu Brewing to Hold a "Slightly Late Cherry Blossom BBQ" on April 12
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