HINO BREWING’s three-company collaboration “Gold Ban!” tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji
On April 25, 2026, HINO BREWING’s “Gold Ban!” was newly tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji. A three-company collaboration among Swan Lake Beer Brewery, POLISH HOPS, and HINO BREWING, it is characterized by the sweetness of malt and aromas reminiscent of hop flowers and young grass.
Hop BroA new keg from HINO BREWING got tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji. It’s called “Gold Ban!,” and it’s a three-company collaboration with Swan Lake Beer Brewery and POLISH HOPS.
MugiWhoa, a three-company collab!? The name Gold Ban! has some real energy too. It sounds sparkling already, and I’m having fun before even taking a sip!
Hop BroThe style is a Golden Ale, built on the soft sweetness of malt. On top of that, floral hop notes and a young-grass-like aroma come through, so it goes down smoothly but still has character.
MugiFloral aromas and young grass sounds stylish, but what does grassy even mean? It doesn’t mean it tastes like drinking a field, right!?
Hop BroIf you drank a field, that would be a problem. Here, grassy freshness means a green, light aroma like freshly cut grass. So it isn’t heavy, and it’s easy to pair with food.
MugiI see, that makes me happy because it goes with food! P2B Haus has 12 taps, right? Isn’t it great that you can compare beers from lunchtime?
Hop BroExactly. It’s on the second floor of the Wakamatsu Building behind Kichijoji Tokyu, and it’s strong because it’s easy to drink during the day on both weekdays and weekends or holidays. Plus, that day had Kanpai’s dark mild and even Nara Brewing’s UNDERWATER, so the style differences were a lot of fun.
MugiDark mild, hazy, stout, and lager all lined up like a textbook of taste. If you start with Gold Ban! and then compare, the differences should be easy to spot!
Hop BroThat order is a really good one. First, taste the malt sweetness, then compare how the hop aroma comes through, and you can really see the design behind the collaboration.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes my throat start feeling beer-bar ready! Chasing a freshly tapped pint in Kichijoji sounds so exciting!
Hop BroThen today, let’s go to P2B Haus and drink Gold Ban!. Mugi will probably grin on the first sip, and I’ll be watching the aroma rise with a smile.
MugiIt’s settled! Let’s toast in Kichijoji and enjoy every bit of the collaboration’s aroma and the tap list!
P2B Haus, located on the second floor of the Wakamatsu Building behind Kichijoji Tokyu, is a beer restaurant with 12 taps of domestic and international craft beer. It is open from 16:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and from 12:00 to 21:00 on weekends and holidays, making it easy to drop in and compare beers slowly from lunchtime.
In its April 25 post, the venue announced that one new keg had been tapped during business hours from 12:00 to 21:00. The beer connected this time was HINO BREWING’s “Gold Ban!” (Golden Ale), a three-company collaboration with Swan Lake Beer Brewery and POLISH HOPS. Built on a base of soft malt sweetness, it layers in floral hop notes and a grassy freshness, making it a beer that pairs easily with food.
The tap list that day also included Kanpai “Gekizaka Dark Mild,” DVB “Mad Eye,” P2B “CTO IPA,” Hop Kotan “Umemigachi,” Knot “HARBOR,” MARCA BREWING “COFFEE AMBER,” Kanpai “Yureizaka Hazy IPA,” Miyazaki Hideji “Kuri Kuro,” Nara Brewing “UNDERWATER” and “UNDERWATER :LUMINOUS,” and FLORA “Golem.” Dark mild, hazy triple IPA, saison, stout, and lager were all available, creating a lineup that ranged widely from lighter styles to dark beers.
P2B Haus is a spot well suited for beer lovers who want to compare different styles side by side. It is an easy place to stop by in Kichijoji on a day when you want to move between a fresh collaboration keg and the regular taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new keg from HINO BREWING got tapped at P2B Haus in Kichijoji. It’s called “Gold Ban!,” and it’s a three-company collaboration with Swan Lake Beer Brewery and POLISH HOPS.
MugiWhoa, a three-company collab!? The name Gold Ban! has some real energy too. It sounds sparkling already, and I’m having fun before even taking a sip!
Hop BroThe style is a Golden Ale, built on the soft sweetness of malt. On top of that, floral hop notes and a young-grass-like aroma come through, so it goes down smoothly but still has character.
MugiFloral aromas and young grass sounds stylish, but what does grassy even mean? It doesn’t mean it tastes like drinking a field, right!?
Hop BroIf you drank a field, that would be a problem. Here, grassy freshness means a green, light aroma like freshly cut grass. So it isn’t heavy, and it’s easy to pair with food.
MugiI see, that makes me happy because it goes with food! P2B Haus has 12 taps, right? Isn’t it great that you can compare beers from lunchtime?
Hop BroExactly. It’s on the second floor of the Wakamatsu Building behind Kichijoji Tokyu, and it’s strong because it’s easy to drink during the day on both weekdays and weekends or holidays. Plus, that day had Kanpai’s dark mild and even Nara Brewing’s UNDERWATER, so the style differences were a lot of fun.
MugiDark mild, hazy, stout, and lager all lined up like a textbook of taste. If you start with Gold Ban! and then compare, the differences should be easy to spot!
Hop BroThat order is a really good one. First, taste the malt sweetness, then compare how the hop aroma comes through, and you can really see the design behind the collaboration.
MugiWow, just hearing that makes my throat start feeling beer-bar ready! Chasing a freshly tapped pint in Kichijoji sounds so exciting!
Hop BroThen today, let’s go to P2B Haus and drink Gold Ban!. Mugi will probably grin on the first sip, and I’ll be watching the aroma rise with a smile.
MugiIt’s settled! Let’s toast in Kichijoji and enjoy every bit of the collaboration’s aroma and the tap list!
