Argon Brewing

In Shiogama, there's a brewpub called "Argon Brewing" that opened in 2019, and it's a bit unusual.

Right, it's the first brewpub in Shiogama. The owner, Mr. Muto, originally had stainless-steel fabrication skills, and he even welded and built the brewing kettle himself. He also did all of the interior work in the shop on his own.

Normally, no. It's a DIY brewery made possible by his metalworking skills. So when you walk in, you can see the handmade brewing equipment right beyond the counter.

They always have five varieties on hand, from pale ales and IPAs to fruit beers with pineapple or berries, plus pumpkin beers in seasonal limited runs, so they pour beers with different personalities every day.

In fact, the shop's stance is that both beer lovers and people who aren't usually into beer can enjoy it. It's just a 3-minute walk from Hon-Shiogama Station, so you can enjoy freshly brewed beer while taking in the atmosphere of this port town.

That really is the best plan. Drinking beer brewed by the very person who built the entire space by himself. That's exactly what it means to see the face of the maker.