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Dogo Beer

micro

道後ビール

Matsuyama, Ehime · Shikoku

Officially Verified86% confidenceLicense suspectedregional distribution

Brewery near the famous Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama. Hot spring town craft beer.

Operator

Dogo Beer

No corporate number attached yet

Facility

Dogo Beer

Matsuyama, Ehime

Licensed / Founded

1996

30 years in operation

Portfolio

3 tracked beers

malt driven

onsendogotourist

Record Summary

LegitimacyOfficially Verified
Primary Evidence3
OperatorDogo Beer
FacilityDogo Beer
Last Checked2026-03-23

Why Trust This Record

This profile is grounded in 3 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: 3Editorial: 3Ratings: 2Marketplace: 1Directory: 1

Evidence & Verification

Officially Verified86% confidence3 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 NameDogo Beer
Registry Statusunknown

Brewing Facility

FacilityDogo Beer
License Statussuspected
Licensed Since1996
Product Typebeer

Commercial Brand

Brand NameDogo Beer
Brand Name (JA)道後ビール
Signature Stylemalt-driven

Assessment Notes

Official operator evidence is present together with brewery activity signals.

Evidence Classes

Official site: 3Editorial: 3Ratings: 2Marketplace: 1Directory: 1

Evidence Freshness

official
2026-03-24 (3)
directory
2026-03-24 (1)
editorial
2026-03-24 (3)
marketplace
2026-03-24 (1)
rating
2026-03-24 (2)

Overall: 94% · Missing: regulatory, corporate, association, social

Primary Evidence

officialproducer_identity85%
道後ビール (Official - redirects to Minakuchi Shuzo)

dogobeer.co.jp · 2026-03-24

officialproducer_identity85%
水口酒造 - Minakuchi Shuzo Official

minakuchi-shuzo.jp · 2026-03-24

Location & Access

Visit Planning

TaproomYes

Access Links

Flavor Profile & Beer Portfolio

Signature: malt driven

hoppy
3.3
malty
5
fruity
3
roasty
6.3
sour
3.3
spicy
3.7

Primary Flavors

crispcleancitrusbalancedmalty

IBU Range

3545

ABV Range

5.45.5%

Beers (3)

Botchan Beer

Kölsch

3.47

Seasonal
5.5% ABV36 IBU
crispcleancitrus

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Madonna Beer

Alt

3.23

5.4% ABV35 IBU
balancedcitrusmalty

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Nobiiru

Stout

3.17

5.4% ABV45 IBU
coffeechocolateroast

hoppy

malty

fruity

roasty

sour

spicy

Styles Brewed

KölschAltStoutPale Ale

Ratings & Reviews

Untappd3.18 (2,200)
Google3.8 ★ (280)

Business

Legal FormKK
Distributionregional
Licensed Since1996

Hospitality

TaproomYes

Distribution

Scoperegional

Digital

Languagesja
Online ShopYes

Beer Portfolio

Flagship Beers

Botchan BeerMadonna BeerNobiiru

Styles

KölschAltStoutPale Ale

Water

SourceEhime deep well
Hardness35 mg/L
Categorysoft
pH6.5

Soft water provides a clean canvas for a wide range of beer styles

Production

Fermentationtop
EquipmentGerman
Barrel Aging
Brew Length1,791 L
Vessels4

Ingredients

Hops

FuggleNelson Sauvin

Malts

Rice

Specialty

mikan
LocalYes
Organic

Team

Headcount6
Brewers2
Backgroundsake-brewing background

M 86% · F 18%

Brand

Label Styleartistic
LogoHand-drawn illustration style with artisanal feel

Distribution Channels

Retail

✓ Craft Beer Shops

Aeon

On-Premise

✓ Bars

✓ Restaurants

~39 venues

E-Commerce

✓ Own Shop

Events & Activities

taproom-eventmonthly

Dogo Beer Taproom Tasting

Regular tasting event featuring seasonal and limited releases

Updated 2026-03-23 · web-research