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Kiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest)

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木内酒造（常陸野ネスト）

Naka, Ibaraki · Kanto

Licensed98% confidenceLicense confirmedinternational distribution

Historic sake brewery since 1823, pioneering craft beer since 1996. Hitachino Nest is exported to 30+ countries and known for White Ale and Red Rice Ale.

Operator

木内酒造株式会社

Corporate #1050001004647

Facility

木内酒造株式会社石岡の蔵

Naka, Ibaraki

Licensed / Founded

1996

203 years in operation

Portfolio

4 tracked beers

malt driven

pioneersake-breweryinternationalpremiumexport

Record Summary

LegitimacyLicensed

Primary Evidence5

Operator木内酒造株式会社

Facility木内酒造株式会社石岡の蔵

Last Checked2026-03-23

Why Trust This Record

This profile is grounded in 5 primary sources, including official site and official site evidence.

Operator identity, facility details, and evidence provenance are shown below so the record can be audited quickly.

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Evidence Mix

Official site: 3Ratings: 2Editorial: 2Social: 1Regulatory: 1

Evidence & Verification

Licensed98% confidence5 primary sources

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 Name木内酒造株式会社

Corporate #1050001004647

Name Sourceofficial

Registry Statusactive

Registry Checked2026-04-01

Brewing Facility

Facility木内酒造株式会社石岡の蔵

License Statusconfirmed

License AuthorityNational Tax Agency

Publication Date2023-06-15

Licensed Since1996

Product Typebeer

Commercial Brand

Brand NameKiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest)

Brand Name (JA)木内酒造（常陸野ネスト）

Websitehitachino.cc

Signature Stylemalt-driven

Assessment Notes

Regulatory evidence present.

Evidence Classes

Official site: 3Ratings: 2Editorial: 2Social: 1Regulatory: 1Corporate: 1

Evidence Freshness

corporate

2026-04-01 (1)

regulatory

2026-04-01 (1)

official

2026-03-23 (3)

editorial

2026-03-23 (2)

rating

2026-03-23 (2)

social

2026-03-23 (1)

Overall: 95% · Missing: association

Primary Evidence

officialproducer_identity85%

Hitachino - Official Website

hitachino.cc · 2026-03-23

officialproducer_identity85%

HOME | Hitachino Nest

hitachinonest.com · 2026-03-23

officialbrewery_operations85%

Hitachino Nest Beer Overview | Kiuchi Brewery

kiuchibrewery.co.jp · 2026-03-23

regulatoryliquor_license100%

酒類等製造免許の新規取得者名等一覧(令和5年分) - 木内酒造株式会社 - ビール

nta.go.jp · 2026-04-01

corporatecorporate_registration95%

法人番号公表サイト - 木内酒造株式会社

houjin-bangou.nta.go.jp · 2026-04-01

Location & Access

Visit Planning

Japanese Address石岡市東大橋2972番地

Official Websitehttps://hitachino.cc

TaproomYes

BrewpubYes

Access Links

Official Website

Flavor Profile & Beer Portfolio

Signature: malt driven

hoppy

malty

5.3

fruity

2.3

roasty

3.8

sour

spicy

1.5

Primary Flavors

balancedmaltycleancrispfloral

IBU Range

25–42

ABV Range

4.6–6.1%

Beers (4)

Hitachino Nest White Ale

White Ale

3.63

Seasonal

5.6% ABV25 IBU

balancedmaltyclean

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Red Rice Ale

Red Ale

3.60

4.6% ABV27 IBU

crispfloralclean

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Espresso Stout

Stout

3.67

6.1% ABV42 IBU

coffeechocolateroast

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Nipponia

Lager

3.61

Seasonal

5% ABV30 IBU

crispcleanmalty

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Styles Brewed

White AleRed AleStoutLagerGinger AleSaison

Ratings & Reviews

Untappd3.72 (185,000)

RateBeer88/100

Google4.2 ★ (890)

Business

Company木内酒造株式会社

Legal FormGK

Employees120

Distributioninternational

Licensed Since1996

ExportsUS, UK, FR, AU, SG, TW, HK, TH

CertsJCBA

Also Producessake, whisky, shochu

Hospitality

TaproomYes

BrewpubYes

RestaurantYes

Distribution

Scopeinternational

Exports ToUS, UK, FR, AU, SG, TW, HK, TH

Digital

Websitehttps://hitachino.cc

Languagesja, en

Online ShopYes

SEO78/100

Beer Portfolio

Number of Beers25

Annual Production2.4M liters

Flagship Beers

Hitachino Nest White AleRed Rice AleEspresso StoutNipponia

Styles

White AleRed AleStoutLagerGinger AleSaison

Water

SourceIbaraki deep well

Hardness47 mg/L

Categorysoft

pH6.7

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

Production

Fermentationtop, bottom, wild, mixed

EquipmentCzech

Barrel Aging—

Brew Length5,510 L

Vessels26

Ingredients

Hops

Sorachi AceNelson Sauvin

Malts

Munich

LocalYes

Organic—

Team

Headcount120

Brewers51

Backgroundtrained in Germany

M 85% · F 12%

Brand

Label Stylephotographic

LogoTraditional Japanese calligraphy with sake brewing heritage elements

CollabsEvil Twin (US), Regional craft beer cooperative

Distribution Channels

Retail

✓ Convenience Stores

✓ Supermarkets

7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart

On-Premise

✓ Bars

✓ Izakaya

✓ Restaurants

✓ Hotels

~573 venues

E-Commerce

✓ Own Shop

✓ Rakuten

Export

US, UK, FR, AU, SG, TW, HK, TH

23% of production

Awards (2)

gold

World Beer Awards 2023

World's Best Wheat Beer · White Ale

gold

Japan Beer Awards 2024

Best Stout · Espresso Stout

Events & Activities

taproom-eventmonthly

Kiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest) Taproom Tasting

Regular tasting event featuring seasonal and limited releases

taproom-eventirregular

Kiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest) Beer & Food Pairing

Special food pairing dinner with the head brewer

festivalannual

Kiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest) Brewery Open Day

Annual open brewery event with tours, tastings, and limited releases

collaborationirregular

Kiuchi Brewery (Hitachino Nest) International Collaboration Brew

Collaboration brewing event with international craft brewery partners

Sources & References (10)

officialHitachino - Official Websitehitachino.cc

officialHOME | Hitachino Nesthitachinonest.com

officialHitachino Nest Beer Overview | Kiuchi Brewerykiuchibrewery.co.jp

ratingKiuchi Brewery - Naka-shi, Ibaraki - Untappduntappd.com

socialHitachino Nest Beer (@hitachinonesthk) - Instagraminstagram.com

ratingHitachino (Kiuchi) Brewery | Ibaraki - BeerAdvocatebeeradvocate.com

generalKiuchi Brewery - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org

generalKiuchi Brewery: Home of Hitachino Nest Beer - Japan Travelen.japantravel.com

general酒類等製造免許の新規取得者名等一覧(令和5年分) - 木内酒造株式会社 - ビールnta.go.jp

corporate法人番号公表サイト - 木内酒造株式会社houjin-bangou.nta.go.jp

Updated 2026-03-23 · japanbeertimes, untappd, brewery-website