10 Taps Pouring on March 26 at Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand
The Tokyo brewpub Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome has released its latest tap list for its March 26 (Thu) service, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The lineup features 10 beers spanning a wide range of styles, from NZ hop-driven pale ales to Belgian-inspired stouts.
Hop BroToday, Tokyo's Honkomagome has a 10-tap lineup that looks great. Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is rolling out a tap list on March 26 (Thu), from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and it's a dream for anyone who loves comparing beers.
MugiWhoa, 10 kinds at once!? Before I even decide, I feel like I'd freeze up in front of the menu because I'd be too happy!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is well put together. From NZ hop beers like `Kohatu Pale Ale` to `DH Red Ale` and `Sauvin Belgo Brut`, they've built a solid range of flavors around hop character.
MugiWhat even is NZ hop!? Do New Zealand hops really taste that different?
Hop BroThey do. Hops like `Kohatu` tend to bring out citrus and tropical aromas, so the aroma profile can come across as especially bold. When you layer on dry hopping, the aroma comes forward even more.
MugiDry hopping, huh? Here comes another tricky one! Is it kind of like adding aroma later?
Hop BroExactly. It's a technique where hops are added after fermentation or near the end to emphasize aroma over bitterness. That's why `DH Red Ale` pairs the richness of red malt with hop brightness, giving it more depth.
MugiOhhh! So having the lighter beers too, like `Ryūsōsō`'s Italian Pilsner and `Yuzu Sour Saison`, is such a perfect balance!
Hop BroExactly. What makes it interesting is the addition of the Sanriku Beer collabs `Black IPA a.k.a. Kuro Hitsuji no Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. Shiro Hitsuji no Ale`. The black one combines roast character and hops, while the white one leans on Belgian yeast aroma and haze, so they feel completely different.
MugiBlack sheep and white sheep can be that different!? So yeast aroma really can give a beer that much character!
Hop BroIt really can. The finisher, `Kurotobi #4`, is a Belgian Stout, and if you go from `Komagome Best Bitter` upward, you can build a very clean flavor progression. Plus, since the food menu is mostly light snacks, the beers really get to be the star.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place where you settle in and drink in Honkomagome! If I go after the 10 taps one by one, I bet by the end both me and Hop-nii will want one more!
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand (1F Greenpia Honkomagome, 5-71-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) shared its operating information for March 26 along with the day’s tap list. Its weekday hours are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and it is closed on Wednesdays.
The highlight this time is a 10-tap lineup that makes it easy to build your own tasting flight in a single day. Alongside hop-forward beers with distinct characters such as `Kohatu Pale Ale` (NZ Pale Ale), `DH Red Ale` (Dry Hopped Red Ale), and `Sauvin Belgo Brut` (Dry Hopped Saison), the board also includes lighter, brighter options like `Ryūsōsō` (`流水草々`, Italian Pilsner) and `Yuzu Sour Saison`.
Also on tap are `Black IPA a.k.a. Kuro Hitsuji no Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. Shiro Hitsuji no Ale`, both listed as collaborations with Sanriku Beer. Being able to choose at the same time between a dark, roast-and-hop-heavy beer and a hazy beer that makes the most of Belgian yeast character is part of the appeal of a brewery-owned taproom. To finish, `Kurotobi #4` (Belgian Stout) is available as well, and if you work your way up from the low-ABV `Komagome Best Bitter`, you can build a very clean flavor progression.
The shop’s notice says food during regular service is limited to light snacks (with a No food listing). In other words, the star of the show is clearly Japanese craft beer. The way the brewery posts updates also has a distinctly local feel, including the name of the person handling service, making it a place that leans into the experience of settling in for a drink nearby. Tonight, Honkomagome is the place to check Hinomoto’s core beers and collaborations across 10 taps.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Tokyo's Honkomagome has a 10-tap lineup that looks great. Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is rolling out a tap list on March 26 (Thu), from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and it's a dream for anyone who loves comparing beers.
MugiWhoa, 10 kinds at once!? Before I even decide, I feel like I'd freeze up in front of the menu because I'd be too happy!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is well put together. From NZ hop beers like `Kohatu Pale Ale` to `DH Red Ale` and `Sauvin Belgo Brut`, they've built a solid range of flavors around hop character.
MugiWhat even is NZ hop!? Do New Zealand hops really taste that different?
Hop BroThey do. Hops like `Kohatu` tend to bring out citrus and tropical aromas, so the aroma profile can come across as especially bold. When you layer on dry hopping, the aroma comes forward even more.
MugiDry hopping, huh? Here comes another tricky one! Is it kind of like adding aroma later?
Hop BroExactly. It's a technique where hops are added after fermentation or near the end to emphasize aroma over bitterness. That's why `DH Red Ale` pairs the richness of red malt with hop brightness, giving it more depth.
MugiOhhh! So having the lighter beers too, like `Ryūsōsō`'s Italian Pilsner and `Yuzu Sour Saison`, is such a perfect balance!
Hop BroExactly. What makes it interesting is the addition of the Sanriku Beer collabs `Black IPA a.k.a. Kuro Hitsuji no Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. Shiro Hitsuji no Ale`. The black one combines roast character and hops, while the white one leans on Belgian yeast aroma and haze, so they feel completely different.
MugiBlack sheep and white sheep can be that different!? So yeast aroma really can give a beer that much character!
Hop BroIt really can. The finisher, `Kurotobi #4`, is a Belgian Stout, and if you go from `Komagome Best Bitter` upward, you can build a very clean flavor progression. Plus, since the food menu is mostly light snacks, the beers really get to be the star.
MugiThis is definitely the kind of place where you settle in and drink in Honkomagome! If I go after the 10 taps one by one, I bet by the end both me and Hop-nii will want one more!
