Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa
- Address
- Okinawa, 1050-3 Aza Takaesu, Uruma City
- Area
- Okinawa Uruma City
What kind of brewery is Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa?
Hop BroShimaguni Brewery Okinawa in Uruma City has a founding story that feels like a movie.
MugiShimaguni Brewery? Nice name. Is there a story behind it?
Hop BroOkinawa-born bartender Taiki Gibu and New Zealand-born brewer Michael Patterson met in Australia in 2010, then reunited in Okinawa and launched the brewery.
MugiWhat! They met in Australia and reunited in Okinawa? Since both are from island nations, that’s why it’s called Shimaguni Brewery!
Hop BroExactly, that’s the origin of the name. And it’s also Japan’s only container brewery. One batch is about 140 liters, which works out to just under 400 bottles if you convert it to 330 ml bottles.
MugiJust under 400 bottles!? That’s extremely small-scale.
Hop BroThat’s why they can craft each batch carefully within a reach that feels personal. The signature Golden Ale, with its bright citrus aroma, is a perfect fit for Okinawa’s heat and is their No. 1 favorite. Their Hazy IPA has also won gold at the International Beer Cup.
MugiA gold medal at an international competition! Amazing that world-class beer comes out of a small container brewery.
Hop BroTheir lineup is broad too. The NZ Pilsner is brewed with 100% New Zealand hops, bringing aromas of citrus and tropical fruit. It feels like an homage to Michael’s home country. They’ve also done limited brews like Cacao Porter in collaboration with LIVES CHOCOLATE.
MugiCacao Porter! A chocolate-and-beer collaboration sounds delicious. Even the NZ Pilsner has a story behind it.
Hop BroThere’s a taproom and bottle shop next to the brewery, and at night it also operates as BAR LADYBIRD. Their concept, "Beer is a journey," ties in with the story of how the two of them met.
Mugi"Beer is a journey"...! Two people who met in Australia, taking on the world from a container in Okinawa. That phrase fits perfectly. I want to go drink there!
Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa's Hazy IPA Wins Gold at the International Beer Cup
Shimaguni Brewery Okinawa × LIVES CHOCOLATE to Release Limited "Cacao Porter"
