[ISEKADO] 450-Year-Old Establishment Launches World-Class OEM Brewing Partner Service
ISEKADO, a craft beer brand operated by the 450-year-old Nikenjaya Mochi Kadoya Honten, has launched a dedicated website to scale its OEM brewing partner business for companies and local governments, leveraging its record of four consecutive gold medals at the International Brewing Awards.
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ISEKADO, a craft beer brand operated by Nikenjaya Mochi Kadoya Honten (Headquarters: Ise City, Mie Prefecture; President: Narihiro Suzuki), a company established in 1575 with 450 years of history, has launched a dedicated website, "OEM BREWING PARTNER" (https://oem.isekado.co.jp/), to formally expand its OEM brewing partner services for companies, local governments, and organizations.
Through this site, ISEKADO is opening up its brewing expertise—which has earned it the only four consecutive gold medals among Japanese companies at the International Brewing Awards, often called the "Oscars of the beer world"—and its insights as an R&D-driven brewery staffed with PhDs and Masters-level experts to OEM partners.
■ Regarding the Website Launch
The craft beer market is diversifying both domestically and internationally. There is unprecedented demand for "unique beers" from companies aiming to launch their own brands, local governments engaged in regional branding, and restaurants and retailers seeking authentic original products.
However, brewing partners capable of meeting these needs are limited. Very few breweries in Japan can guarantee world-class quality while providing consistent support from recipe development to filling and delivery, and are flexible enough to handle both small-lot and mass production.
Since beginning its craft beer business in 1997, ISEKADO has operated under the internal standard that "we do not ship unless it is of a level capable of winning international awards," resulting in over 260 awards both domestically and internationally. Notably, it has achieved the only four-consecutive-gold-medal streak by a Japanese company at the UK's International Brewing Awards in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2024. By sharing this technical capability and the spirit of craftsmanship maintained for 450 years with more partners, ISEKADO aims to make the world of beer more exciting.
■ Message from the President
"The foundation of ISEKADO's beer making is a deep respect for yeast as a microorganism and a scientific approach. As an R&D-driven brewery with staff holding PhD and Master's degrees, we have continued to expand the possibilities of beer.
We would like to share the spirit of craftsmanship cultivated over 450 years, the quality proven at world competitions, and our proposal capabilities as an R&D organization with our OEM partner companies. We hope our beer will be a glass that accompanies our customers' challenges."
(Narihiro Suzuki, President, Nikenjaya Mochi Kadoya Honten)
■ Key Success Stories
▼ Shimadzu Corporation x ISEKADO: "Kacho"
A joint development with Shimadzu Corporation, a global manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments. Under the theme of "BREWING x SCIENCE," this limited-edition beer was developed by fusing scientific analysis of aroma with brewing technology.
▼ FC Tokyo x ISEKADO: "FC TOKYO PALE ALE"
The official beer of J.League's FC Tokyo. It creates new experiences for sports and craft beer fans through sales at the stadium.
Through this site, ISEKADO is opening up its brewing expertise—which has earned it the only four consecutive gold medals among Japanese companies at the International Brewing Awards, often called the "Oscars of the beer world"—and its insights as an R&D-driven brewery staffed with PhDs and Masters-level experts to OEM partners.
■ Regarding the Website Launch
The craft beer market is diversifying both domestically and internationally. There is unprecedented demand for "unique beers" from companies aiming to launch their own brands, local governments engaged in regional branding, and restaurants and retailers seeking authentic original products.
However, brewing partners capable of meeting these needs are limited. Very few breweries in Japan can guarantee world-class quality while providing consistent support from recipe development to filling and delivery, and are flexible enough to handle both small-lot and mass production.
Since beginning its craft beer business in 1997, ISEKADO has operated under the internal standard that "we do not ship unless it is of a level capable of winning international awards," resulting in over 260 awards both domestically and internationally. Notably, it has achieved the only four-consecutive-gold-medal streak by a Japanese company at the UK's International Brewing Awards in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2024. By sharing this technical capability and the spirit of craftsmanship maintained for 450 years with more partners, ISEKADO aims to make the world of beer more exciting.
■ Message from the President
"The foundation of ISEKADO's beer making is a deep respect for yeast as a microorganism and a scientific approach. As an R&D-driven brewery with staff holding PhD and Master's degrees, we have continued to expand the possibilities of beer.
We would like to share the spirit of craftsmanship cultivated over 450 years, the quality proven at world competitions, and our proposal capabilities as an R&D organization with our OEM partner companies. We hope our beer will be a glass that accompanies our customers' challenges."
(Narihiro Suzuki, President, Nikenjaya Mochi Kadoya Honten)
■ Key Success Stories
▼ Shimadzu Corporation x ISEKADO: "Kacho"
A joint development with Shimadzu Corporation, a global manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments. Under the theme of "BREWING x SCIENCE," this limited-edition beer was developed by fusing scientific analysis of aroma with brewing technology.
▼ FC Tokyo x ISEKADO: "FC TOKYO PALE ALE"
The official beer of J.League's FC Tokyo. It creates new experiences for sports and craft beer fans through sales at the stadium.
FAQ
Who is ISEKADO's OEM service suitable for?
It is suitable for companies looking to create their own craft beer brand, local governments seeking regional revitalization, and restaurants aiming for unique products.
Is it possible to request small-lot production?
Yes, we have a flexible production system that supports everything from small-lot to large-scale manufacturing.
What backs up your brewing technical capabilities?
Our expertise is backed by a global track record of four consecutive gold medals at the IBA and advanced research and development knowledge.