The baseball season is just around the corner!
What could be better than enjoying a cold craft beer while watching your favorite team?
In this article, we introduce original craft beers that you can only find at baseball stadiums in Japan.
【Central League】
Yokohama DeNA BayStars (Yokohama Stadium)
Yokohama Stadium offers original craft beers exclusive to the team.
BayStars Ale (¥800)
A refreshing ale with citrusy aromas and a smooth taste without overwhelming bitterness.
This beer was developed based on feedback from players and coaches to achieve the perfect balance of flavor.
BayStars Lager (¥800)
A well-balanced lager featuring a fruity citrus aroma and rich malt flavor.
Designed to represent the traditional and strong identity of the BayStars brand, this beer embodies the team’s essence.
BayStars White (¥850)
A Belgian-style white beer introduced in 2020.
Made with a blend of domestic wheat, including local varieties from Kanagawa and Ibaraki, this beer offers a mild taste with hints of orange peel, coriander, and nutmeg.
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【Pacific League】
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (Es Con Field Hokkaido)
Es Con Field Hokkaido is home to the world’s first in-stadium craft beer brewery restaurant, “Sora to Shiba by Yona Yona Ale.”
Enjoy original craft beers brewed inside the stadium!
Sora to Shiba Play Ball! Ale (¥900)
The flagship beer of “Sora to Shiba,” created to complement the open-air atmosphere of the ballpark.
It features a crisp and light taste, with fresh hop aromas and a pleasant bitterness.
Sora to Shiba Big-Fly Saison (¥900)
A refreshing saison with citrusy notes and a botanical aroma.
Perfect for sipping while enjoying the blue skies over the stadium.
Sora to Shiba Seasonal Beer (¥900)
A special rotating selection of craft beers brewed on-site.
Ask the staff for details on the latest seasonal offering!
In addition to these exclusives, “Yona Yona Ale,” “Wednesday’s Cat,” and “Shoki no Satan” are also available.
“Shoki no Satan” is only available in Hokkaido at this location!
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Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi)
The Eagles collaborated with six breweries across Tohoku to create their original “EAGLES BEER” lineup.
Ballpark IPA (¥900)
(Aomori – Be Easy Brewing)
A highly drinkable IPA with a fruity aroma and a refreshing yet bold bitterness.
Crimson Red Ale (¥800)
(Akita – Tazawako Beer)
A beautifully deep crimson ale with a smooth, well-balanced flavor.
Dark Lager (¥800)
(Yamagata – Gassan Beer)
A black lager with a light yet rich malt character and roasted aroma.
Golden Lager (¥800)
(Fukushima – Michinoku Fukushima Brewery)
A crisp and smooth pale lager with a delicate malt sweetness.
Golden Ale (¥800)
(Iwate – Iwate Kura Beer)
Brewed with three types of American hops, this ale has a refreshing bitterness and citrusy aroma.
White Ale (¥800)
(Miyagi – Sennan Shinken Brewery)
A light, fruity, and citrusy white ale with a gentle mouthfeel.
For those who want to try multiple varieties, a three-beer tasting set (¥1500) is available!
Some beers are also sold in bottles, making them a great souvenir option.
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Chiba Lotte Marines (ZOZO Marine Stadium)
Chiba’s first craft brewery, “MAKUHARI BREWERY,” produces the team’s exclusive “Marines Beer.”
Pale Ale (¥800)
Brewed with seven different hop varieties, this beer delivers a fruity balance of aroma and bitterness.
Blonde Ale (¥800)
A light and refreshing ale, perfect for sipping while watching the game.
For the team’s 70th anniversary, a special edition beer was created, incorporating authentic brewing techniques from Portland, Oregon.
Marines Beer is also available in bottles, making it a great take-home option!
Saitama Seibu Lions (Belluna Dome)
While Seibu doesn’t offer an original craft beer, you can still enjoy selections from BrewDog, including:
- PUNK IPA
- ELVIS JUICE
- HAZY JANE
There are two size options, and a bottled tasting set is also available—definitely worth checking out!
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Conclusion
Nothing enhances the baseball experience quite like a refreshing craft beer brewed exclusively for the stadium.
Each team has put effort into creating unique flavors that match their identity, so next time you’re at the ballpark, be sure to try these one-of-a-kind brews! 🍺⚾
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