Notable Breweries in Tottori
While this is not a comprehensive list of breweries in Tottori, it’s a list of breweries that are notable in Tottori. For long time readers of BeerTengoku, some will not be a surprise to see on this list. Tottori has the lowest concentration of craft beer breweries in Japan but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth checking out. These breweries are worth of your money and taste buds.
Daisen G Beer
Established in 1997, the brewery is celebrated for using pristine spring water from the mountain, giving its beers a clean and refreshing taste. The brand produces a range of styles, from crisp pilsners and flavourful weizens to bold stouts and IPAs.
Daisen G Beer emphasizes traditional German brewing techniques while incorporating local character, making it a favourite among craft beer enthusiasts in Japan. Its balance of authenticity, quality ingredients, and regional identity has earned it multiple awards internationally.
Homepage : http://g-beer.jp/gbeer/
Akari Brewing
Akari Brewing is a Japanese microbrewery located in Imaichi city, in Tottori, in Japan and the brewery started out in May 2018. The area around Akari Brewing was developed as a castle town around Kano Castle during the Sengoku period. It’s name then changed to Shikason from the early Meiji era, then renamed Shikano-cho, Ketaka-gun, and was transferred to Tottori City by the merger of municipalities on November 1, 2004. Akari Brewing uses British malt and American hops, with water sourced from Mt. Jubu.
The brewery was set up mainly by a local town revitalization organization that operates in Tokatori City, Tottori Prefecture. A group of people from Kano Town, mainly in their thirties, came together to create “Akari Honganshu” with the aim of planning and execution of events and activities to preserve and convey the traditions of Kano. At the time of writing, Akari Brewing uses a 160L system, one of the smallest in Japan at the time of writing, though there are plans to upgrade.
Homepage : https://akari-brewing.co.jp/
Brew Lab Kurayoshi
A microbrewery with an attached brewpub that opened in 2020 in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture. They aim for a concept of “Tradition × New”, combining the traditional culture and architecture of Kurayoshi with modern brewing innovation, designing a business intended to last 100 years.
After brewing, the spent malt is given to local free-range chickens as feed; in return, the brewery gets eggs which are used in its restaurant. They also make baked goods using malt residues.
