麦雑穀工房参观报告 – 埼玉县小川町的杂粮小麦啤酒与当地精酿

引言

Hello! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast. Today I’ll share my visit report to Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery, a craft beer brewery located in 埼玉县小川町. This article is based on my visit experience from August 2022 and has been updated in July 2025.

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✅ Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery Verified Facts

• Official Name: Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery
• Location: 88-6 Otsuka, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0328
• Established: 2004 (21st year as of July 2025年）
• Signature Product: 杂粮小麦啤酒 (using local millet)
• Other Popular Products: NaRa Series (barrel-aged), Irodori Series (seasonal limited)
• Verification Date: July 1, 2025 (confirmed via official website and social media)

About Brewery Mugi Zakkoku Koubou

Here’s an article from Beer Cruise:

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Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery Operating Information

Operating Hours	Wed-Fri: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Sat, Sun, Holidays: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM Mon, Tue: Closed
地址	88-6 Otsuka, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama 355-0328
交通	6-minute walk from Ogawa-machi Station

Mugi Zakkoku Koubou 官方网站 & Social Media

官方网站	https://www.craft-beer.net
Online Shop	https://zakkoku-beer.shop/
Twitter	@zakkokubeer
Facebook	Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Facebook

Mugi Zakkoku Koubou 交通 and Second Stop Options

It was a 6-minute walk from Ogawa-machi Station. Since it had good access from a ramen shop called Chukasoba 136 that I had been curious about for a long time, I went to the ramen shop first and then came here.

Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery Craft Beer

Craft Beer Tap List (Available Beer List)

The taps seemed to change frequently! Also, it’s great that they use brewery glasses from S glass size. Only the L size weizen was served in a plain weizen glass.

Craft Beer Impressions – I got to drink the 杂粮小麦啤酒 too!

I had previously drunk the same beer during an online drinking session where I bought it from an online store. That was when I was shocked by this beer. Drinking it on-site, I could feel the banana-like aroma of the weizen even more vividly. It was truly delicious, and I was glad I came here again. Looking back, I should have had another glass before leaving.

【Beginner’s Guide: Weizen】

Weizen is a beer style originating from Germany that uses wheat. It’s characterized by fruity and spicy aromas like banana and clove, with good foam formation and smooth mouthfeel. In Germany, it’s sometimes drunk with breakfast as a familiar beer, and it’s also recommended as an introduction to Japanese craft beer.

This is a crisp Kölsch. It was served ice-cold and perfect for a hot summer day. The spicy aroma with pleasant lemon-like citrus notes made me drink it much faster than the first beer.

Next, I drank Mountain Peach Saison 2021, Irodori Watermelon, and Irodori Garden Herb. The Mountain Peach Saison had peach fruitiness and spiciness beautifully blended with the beer in a wonderful balance that moved me. Both Irodori series had just the right balance of beer with melon and herbs. In all these beers, the auxiliary ingredients weren’t the main focus – the beer was the star. I wanted to write proper tasting notes, but they were so delicious I ended up drinking them all quickly.

【Beginner’s Guide: Saison】

Saison is a beer style originating from Belgium, originally made to be drunk during the farming season (saison). It’s characterized by fruity aroma, spicy flavor, and light acidity. With its crisp mouthfeel, it pairs well with various foods. It has good compatibility with auxiliary ingredients like fruits and herbs, making it a style with many creative variations.

Finally, the porter. While having a slight tobacco character, it also had malt sweetness that was very delicious. It made me want chocolate.

Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery 综合 Impressions

It was a wonderful brewpub where we could spend relaxing time in a quiet town. All the beers were truly delicious. It was really enjoyable. Although it’s somewhat far from Tokyo, it felt like a small trip. Please check out our other brewpub tour records too! https://rihobeer.com/category/beer/brewpub/

Everyone, please visit there!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a reservation?

A: No reservations are particularly required. However, it can get crowded on weekends and holidays, so visiting during earlier hours is recommended.

Q: Are there drinks other than beer and food menus available?

A: Light meal menus are available. Please check the official website or call for details. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Q: Can I take bottles home?

A: Yes, they also sell bottles. Seasonal limited and popular products sometimes sell out, so if you’re interested in something, we recommend purchasing early.

📚 参考信息

Reliable sources used for fact-checking this article:

• Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Microbrewery 官方网站 – https://www.craft-beer.net （核实日期： July 1, 2025年）
• Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Official Online Shop – https://zakkoku-beer.shop/ （核实日期： July 1, 2025年）
• Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Official Twitter – https://twitter.com/zakkokubeer （核实日期： July 1, 2025年）
• Beer Cruise – Mugi Zakkoku Koubou Introduction Page – https://beer-cruise.net/beer/100926.html （核实日期： July 1, 2025年）

※Information may change without notice. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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