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Aoi Brewing to launch 2 limited Commemorative Craft Beers!


Aoi Brewing Co. in Shizuoka City is about to launch two limited commemorative craft beers in collaboration with events in Shizuoka City!

The first one will be a « Holznotenschlüssel » for the 20th Anniversary of AOI Music Hall.
It is a traditional German Alt type brewed with 3 different German hops and roasted malts.
The second one is « Geppakufuusei » for the 5th Anniversary of the Shizuoka City Art Museum.
It is a stylish French Saison type craft beer brewed with 5 different hops and 5 different spices.
Both brews will be available on tap at Aoi Brewing Co. outlets from the 17th of August!
\Beer Junkie MOTEL
420-0035 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Shichiken Cho, 11-5, IMAKKOKO Bldg. 1F
Tel.: 054-253-6558
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00, 17:00~26:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Parties welcome
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BEER GARAGE
Aoi Brewing Co.,Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyagasaki Chyo, 30
Tel.: 054-294-8911
Opening hours: 17:00~23:00 (Monday~Friday), 15:00~23:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesdays
COD, Cash On Delivery only for all orders.
MAP
FACEBOOK
AOI BEER STAND
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, 4-6, Den bill, 1F
Tel.: 054-260-5203
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Credit cards OK
FACEBOOK
Some Aoi beers are also available at Aoi Brewery’s restaurant in Shizuoka City, namely
GROWSTOCK
420-0852 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Koyamachi Naka Building, 5F
Tel.: 054-293-9331
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00 (Mon.~Thurs.), 17:00~27:00 (Fri & Sat.), 17:00~24:00 (Sun.)
Parties welcome (reserve!)
Credit Cards OK
FACEBOOK
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4 Craft Beers from Izu No Kuni, Gotemba and Kannnami Shine at Asian Beer Cup 2015!

The medal-awarded craft beers!
Pictures and original article courtesy of Shizuoka shinbun.
The East of Shizuoka Prefecture honored at the Asia Beer Cup 2015 organized by the Japan Craft Beer Association!

In an event featuring 276 craft beers by 79 breweries from 8 countries including China and Australia, 3 Shizuoka Prefecture Breweries were awarded medals:
Gotemba Kougen Brewery (Gotemba City) obtained a silver medal with its Weissen Bock in the Weizss Beer Section.
Izu No Kuni Brewery (Izu no Kuni City)was awarded 2 bronze medals with their Dark Latte Stout in the Dark Ale Section and Pilsner in the Free Style Section.
Orache Brewery )Kannami, Mishima City) got a bronze medal with its Kaze no Tani Beer Pilsner in the Light Lager Section.
Great PR for Shizuoka Craft beers in a Prefecture housing no less than 12 micro breweries (4th in Japan)!
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Latest news at AOI BEER STAND and Aoi Brewing Co. In Shizuoka City!

New craft beer on tap At Aoi Beer Stand and coming new Craft beers!

A new Aoi Brewing Co. (Shizuoka City) craft beer is served on tap at AOI BEER STAND in Miyuki-Cho, Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City:
Belgian Subtle IPA!
The Suruga Elegant Ale made with Suruga Elegant Oranges grown in Shizuoka Prefecture will be served on tap from the 10th of June (Wednesday)!
As for the 2 Wietracht Weiss, it should available in the second part of June!
All those craft beers can be also ordered from the tap at BEER GARAGE pub!
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE:
June 28th, 1st Anniversary of the first craft beer produced by Aoi Brewing Co. and 2nd Anniversary of AOI BEER STAND. Special event in the offing!
August 1st: a big craft beer event is being planned at Sengen Shrine, Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City, featuring breweries from Shizuoka Prefecture!
Beer Junkie MOTEL
420-0035 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Shichiken Cho, 11-5, IMAKKOKO Bldg. 1F
Tel.: 054-253-6558
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00, 17:00~26:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesday
Parties welcome
FACEBOOK
BEER GARAGE
Aoi Brewing Co.,Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyagasaki Chyo, 30
Tel.: 054-294-8911
Opening hours: 17:00~23:00 (Monday~Friday), 15:00~23:00 (Saturday), 15:00~22:00 (Sunday)
Closed on Tuesdays
COD, Cash On Delivery only for all orders.
MAP
FACEBOOK
AOI BEER STAND
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, 4-6, Den bill, 1F
Tel.: 054-260-5203
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Credit cards OK
FACEBOOK
Some Aoi beers are also available at Aoi Brewery’s restaurant in Shizuoka City, namely
GROWSTOCK
420-0852 Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Koyamachi Naka Building, 5F
Tel.: 054-293-9331
Opening hours: 17:00~25:00 (Mon.~Thurs.), 17:00~27:00 (Fri & Sat.), 17:00~24:00 (Sun.)
Parties welcome (reserve!)
Credit Cards OK
FACEBOOK
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New Aoi Brewing Craft Beers on Tap: Aoi Ocha Ale and Aoi Suruga Elegant Ale!

The new Aoi Brewing Co. (Shizuoka City)’s new craft beer, Aoi Ocha Ale will be served on tap at AOI BEER STAND from May 27th (Wednesday)!
It is made with local Shizuoka Green Tea!
Hurry, it will be limited!
Another one called Aoi Suruga Elgant Ale will be made with local Suruga Elegant Oranges
Probably by the end ogf this month!
Reports coming soon!
AOI BEER STAND
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, 4-6, Den bill, 1F
Tel.: 054-260-5203
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Credit cards OK
FACEBOOK
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IZU NO KUNI BEER ON JAPAN BEER TIMES MAGAZINE!

Izu No Kuni Beer has been featured in one of the major bilingual beer magazines in Japan!

JAPAN BEER TIMES is a free quarterly magazine!

And this time they featured a 3-page article on Izu No Kuni Beer!
You can also read the full article on their HOMEPAGE!
IZU NO KUNI BEER (IZU-WORLD MINNA HAWWAIIANS)
〒410-2315 静岡県伊豆の国市田京195-2
〒410-2315 Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu No Kuni City, Takyo, 195-2
TEL:0558-76-3355
HOMEPAGE
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NEW AOI BREWING CRAFT BEER ON TAP: SHIMIZU HARUMI ORNGES ALE!

The new Aoi Brewing Co. (Shizuoka City)’s new craft beer, Shimizu Harumi Oranges Ale will be served on tap at AOI BEER STAND from May 20th (Wednesday)!
Hurry, it will be limited!
Report coming soon!
AOI BEER STAND
Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, 4-6, Den bill, 1F
Tel.: 054-260-5203
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Credit cards OK
FACEBOOK
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