Both a beer festival and a competition among craft brewers, this event is a true celebration of the hoppy beverage. You’ll find a staggering selection of over 35 Japanese breweries and beer importers, as well as a few international labels, during this three-day event at the CIQ event hall in the Yokohama Hammerhead shopping complex.
Some popular Tokyo brewpubs including Tachihi Brewery and Rio Brewing & Co. are participating, plus renowned breweries from further afield such as Nomcraft Brewing and Shizuoka's West Coast Brewing.
You can buy tickets at the door for ¥1,000 (¥1,500 on Saturday, ¥1,300 on Sunday), or get a ¥200 discount if you book in advance online. Beer starts from around ¥600 per glass. Don't worry about going hungry, either, as there will be a selection of food vendors selling pub grub such as gyoza and grilled meat.