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Ginga Kogen Beer

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銀河高原ビール

Sawauchi, Iwate · Tohoku

Officially Verified86% confidenceLicense suspectednational distribution

Iwate brewery famous for their hefeweizen. One of the most recognizable craft beer brands in Japan with wide distribution.

Operator

Ginga Kogen Beer

No corporate number attached yet

Facility

Ginga Kogen Beer

Sawauchi, Iwate

Licensed / Founded

1996

30 years in operation

Portfolio

3 tracked beers

malt driven

hefeweizen-specialistnational-brand

Record Summary

LegitimacyOfficially Verified

Primary Evidence1

OperatorGinga Kogen Beer

FacilityGinga Kogen Beer

Last Checked2026-03-23

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Evidence Mix

Official site: 1

Evidence & Verification

Officially Verified86% confidence1 primary source

Each brewery record is assembled from regulatory publications, operator websites, corporate records, and lower-trust corroboration when needed. The source mix is visible here so the record can be verified quickly.

Operator

Operator & Brand

Legal NameGinga Kogen Beer

Registry Statusunknown

Brewing Facility

FacilityGinga Kogen Beer

License Statussuspected

Licensed Since1996

Product Typebeer

Commercial Brand

Brand NameGinga Kogen Beer

Brand Name (JA)銀河高原ビール

Websitegingakogenbeer.com

Signature Stylemalt-driven

Assessment Notes

Official operator evidence is present together with brewery activity signals.

Evidence Classes

Official site: 1

Evidence Freshness

official

2026-03-23 (1)

Overall: 96% · Missing: regulatory, corporate, association, social

Primary Evidence

officialbrewery_operations85%

Ginga Kogen Beer official website

gingakogenbeer.com · 2026-03-23

Location & Access

Visit Planning

Official Websitehttps://gingakogenbeer.com

Access Links

Official Website

Flavor Profile & Beer Portfolio

Signature: malt driven

hoppy

4.7

malty

fruity

2.3

roasty

sour

spicy

1.7

Primary Flavors

bananaclovewheatcitrusfloral

IBU Range

15–50

ABV Range

5.3–5.5%

Beers (3)

Hefeweizen

3.13

5.3% ABV15 IBU

bananaclovewheat

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Pale Ale

3.34

5.5% ABV50 IBU

citrusfloralbalanced

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Stout

3.39

5.4% ABV36 IBU

coffeechocolateroast

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Styles Brewed

HefeweizenPale AleStoutPilsner

Ratings & Reviews

Untappd3.32 (18,000)

Google3.9 ★ (350)

Business

Legal FormKK

Distributionnational

Licensed Since1996

CertsJCBA

Hospitality

Distribution

Scopenational

Digital

Websitehttps://gingakogenbeer.com

Languagesja

Online ShopYes

Beer Portfolio

Annual Production0.8M liters

Flagship Beers

HefeweizenPale AleStout

Styles

HefeweizenPale AleStoutPilsner

Water

SourceIwate mountain spring

Hardness34 mg/L

Categorysoft

pH6.6

Soft water ideal for delicate lagers and pilsners, similar to famous Czech brewing water

Production

Fermentationtop, bottom, mixed

EquipmentGerman

Barrel Aging—

Brew Length4,194 L

Vessels14

Ingredients

Hops

HallertauCitraSaazGalaxy

Malts

ViennaRiceMunich

Specialty

sancho pepper

LocalYes

Organic—

Team

Headcount13

Brewers6

Backgroundculinary school graduate

M 83% · F 14%

Brand

Label Stylehand-drawn

LogoVintage-style seal design with founding year prominently featured

Distribution Channels

Retail

✓ Convenience Stores

✓ Supermarkets

✓ Craft Beer Shops

✓ Department Stores

Aeon, Ito-Yokado

On-Premise

✓ Bars

~163 venues

E-Commerce

✓ Own Shop

✓ Rakuten

Events & Activities

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Ginga Kogen Beer Pop-Up Bar

Pop-up beer bar at local markets and food events

Updated 2026-03-23 · web-research