Gotojozo taps 10th Anniversary HAZY IPA for its 10th anniversary month
Gotojozo, the brewpub in Kyodo, Setagaya, Tokyo, marked its 10th anniversary on July 22 and announced that its anniversary month will run through July 31. The brewery has tapped its commemorative beer, 10th Anniversary HAZY IPA, and is also displaying a 10-year history inside the shop.
Hop BroBig news from Kyodo today: Goto Jozo kicked off its 10th anniversary month on July 22 and tapped its commemorative beer, "10th Anniversary HAZY IPA."
MugiWait, a 10th anniversary beer already sounds like something I want to toast with! Does HAZY IPA just mean a cloudy IPA?
Hop BroPretty much. 10th Anniversary HAZY IPA is a hazy IPA style that usually brings a soft look, plush mouthfeel, and hop-forward aroma.
MugiWhoa, but plush mouthfeel means there’s juice in it, right? Is this beer or breakfast smoothie chaos?
Hop BroNot quite. With dry hopping, brewers often pull citrusy aromas from hops, so it feels juicy even without actual fruit juice.
MugiWhat, juice vibes from aroma is basically wizardry! And it’s limited, with no holds or shipping, so now I have to go there in person.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. Goto Jozo is a three-minute walk from Kyodo Station, a small brewpub that started as a beer bar in 2016 and began brewing in-house after getting its license in 2017.
MugiSo they really built this up over ten years... the Kyodo Ale story makes the whole first sip feel kind of emotional.
Hop BroExactly. It goes back to their first beer, Kyodo Ale, in September 2017, and by 2019 it had been recognized as a Setagaya souvenir. Inside the pub they’re showing ten years of beer history and anniversary goods too.
MugiWait, they even have Tirol chocolates and shot glasses? Drink it, see it, bring it home is a dangerously effective plan.
Hop BroAnd through July 31, it’s a low-key local anniversary kind of celebration. Check out the display, then drink the anniversary hazy IPA, and you’re basically tasting the whole timeline.
MugiThen it’s settled: meet me in Kyodo. I want that 10th anniversary pour in one hand and a nonstop stream of “whoa!” in front of the history wall.
A commemorative beer for a milestone year
Gotojozo, the brewpub in Kyodo, Setagaya, Tokyo, has marked its 10th anniversary. In an Instagram post, the brewery said July 22 is the milestone date and that its “10th Anniversary Month” will continue through July 31.
In the fifth post of the series, Gotojozo announced that it has tapped 10th Anniversary HAZY IPA. The post also notes that the beer is available in limited quantities and that store pickup reservations and shipping are not offered.
Ten years in Kyodo
According to the brewery’s official website, Gotojozo opened as a beer bar in July 2016, run by a husband-and-wife team. In July 2017, it obtained its brewing license, and in September of that year it began selling its first house beer, Kyodo Ale. Bottled beer sales followed in 2018, and Kyodo Ale was selected as a Setagaya souvenir in 2019.
The brewpub is located about a three-minute walk from Kyodo Station and has built a reputation as a small, neighborhood-focused craft beer spot. Over the years, its core beer has remained Kyodo Ale, while seasonal releases and anniversary beers have added variety to the lineup.
Anniversary details inside the shop
The Instagram post also says a 10-year beer history display has been set up inside the shop. For the anniversary, Gotojozo has prepared small commemorative items as well, including Tirol Choco for gifts and children, plus shot glasses for sale.
The brewery is also collecting memories and impressions from customers through July 22, creating a low-key anniversary program centered on the people who have supported the brewery over the past decade. Rather than a large-scale event, the approach reflects the brewery’s neighborhood taproom identity and its long relationship with local drinkers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news from Kyodo today: Goto Jozo kicked off its 10th anniversary month on July 22 and tapped its commemorative beer, "10th Anniversary HAZY IPA."
MugiWait, a 10th anniversary beer already sounds like something I want to toast with! Does HAZY IPA just mean a cloudy IPA?
Hop BroPretty much. 10th Anniversary HAZY IPA is a hazy IPA style that usually brings a soft look, plush mouthfeel, and hop-forward aroma.
MugiWhoa, but plush mouthfeel means there’s juice in it, right? Is this beer or breakfast smoothie chaos?
Hop BroNot quite. With dry hopping, brewers often pull citrusy aromas from hops, so it feels juicy even without actual fruit juice.
MugiWhat, juice vibes from aroma is basically wizardry! And it’s limited, with no holds or shipping, so now I have to go there in person.
Hop BroThat’s the charm. Goto Jozo is a three-minute walk from Kyodo Station, a small brewpub that started as a beer bar in 2016 and began brewing in-house after getting its license in 2017.
MugiSo they really built this up over ten years... the Kyodo Ale story makes the whole first sip feel kind of emotional.
Hop BroExactly. It goes back to their first beer, Kyodo Ale, in September 2017, and by 2019 it had been recognized as a Setagaya souvenir. Inside the pub they’re showing ten years of beer history and anniversary goods too.
MugiWait, they even have Tirol chocolates and shot glasses? Drink it, see it, bring it home is a dangerously effective plan.
Hop BroAnd through July 31, it’s a low-key local anniversary kind of celebration. Check out the display, then drink the anniversary hazy IPA, and you’re basically tasting the whole timeline.
MugiThen it’s settled: meet me in Kyodo. I want that 10th anniversary pour in one hand and a nonstop stream of “whoa!” in front of the history wall.
