The Japan Brewers’ Cup is one of the major events on Japan’s craft beer calendar. It’s both a festival and, as the name suggests, a contest between the brewers.
What happens?
This year sees 40 Japanese brewers and craft beer importers pouring more than 300 different beers. With such an amazing array of breweries, it’s difficult to make recommendations, but West Coast Brewing, Totopia, Nomcraft, and Kyoto Brewing will be popular among patrons.
Aside from the beer, food and people (entertainment enough most would say) there is regular shows on the stage. Previous years have included performances by a “beer idol” group. Surprisingly, a beer idol is not a bearded, middle aged man with a pot belly. In fact, they look pretty much like every other J-pop idol group.
Lineup 2025
Beer Highlights:
This year’s beer lineup features first-time participants like Yellow Monkey Brewing (Kanagawa), Imabari Gainaka Beer (Ehime), and Craftrock Brewing (Tokyo). Notable overseas additions include Topa Topa Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Co., and Monkish Brewing Co., all appearing for the first time.
Music and Comedy Highlights:
Headliners across the three days include bird, Hitomi Yaida, and Tama (formerly of Hysteric Blue). Standout comedy acts feature Choshu Koryoku, Joyman, and ZAZY. There will be 23 performers in total.
Tickets
- Friday, February 7: Advance tickets ¥800; same-day tickets ¥1,000
- Saturday, February 8: Advance tickets ¥1,300, same-day tickets ¥1,500
- Sunday, February 9: Advance tickets ¥1,100, same-day tickets ¥1,300
How to get there
The event takes place at CIQ Hall at Hammerhead.
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Adults:
Advance sales: ¥1,000
At the door: ¥1,200
- 0.8 km from Bashamichi Station Minatomirai Line (MM4)
- 0.9 km from Minatomirai Station Minatomirai Line (MM3)
- 1.0 km from Nihon-ōdōri Station Minatomirai Line (MM5)
