Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand releases tap list for its 3 p.m. opening on May 2
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, a brewpub in Honkomagome, Tokyo, will be open on Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Inside, a lineup of house-brewed beers with distinct personalities will be pouring, from DIPA and IPA to Belgian styles and sour ales.
Hop BroOn May 2, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome opens at 3 p.m. It’s one of those days that’s really trying to get you drinking, with everything from DIPA to sour ales on tap.
MugiWait, DIPA and Belgian styles on the same day!? Those sound like they’d be totally different, and I’m already lost before I even pick one!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is the Sledgehammer DIPA. At 8%, it hits hard with hop aroma and bitterness, plus a thick body, so it’s the kind of beer that gets you serious from the first glass.
MugiWhat’s a body? Is that good for you? If you mean it has a substantial mouthfeel, maybe I can follow!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a fuller feel on the palate. By contrast, the lighter Session IPL called Sora SIPL is 4.7%, so it’s easy to keep drinking without getting tired.
MugiI see! So Kurotobi Double at 8.5% is the heavy one, and Sora SIPL goes down smoothly. Being able to move between them depending on your mood is the best!
Hop BroExactly. And the White Sheep Ale, a collaboration with Sanriku Beer, also lets you enjoy the soft aroma of a Belgian Hazy IPA.
MugiWait, they even put in herbs and pomegranate!? Beer is that free-form? That’s kind of hilarious!
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hinomoto Brewing interesting. Since it’s a brewpub in Honkomagome, you can relax in a residential neighborhood and drink while comparing ESB and Red IPA side by side.
MugiI can’t take it, I want to start comparing right now! It opens at 3 today, so hop bro, let’s get there early and chase down the whole lineup!
The "Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand" in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, has announced its business hours and tap list for Saturday, May 2. It will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and closed on Wednesdays. As a brewpub attached to a brewery, it’s the kind of place where the beer itself takes center stage.
This day’s lineup ranges widely, from hop-forward IPA styles to Belgian stout, Session IPL, and sour ale. It’s an easy-to-navigate selection for people looking for a beer with real heft, as well as those who want to compare aroma and mouthfeel across styles.
Today's taps
- (New) Sledgehammer DIPA / Double IPA, 8%
- Red IPA v.2 / American Red IPA, 7%
- Catcher in the Rye #3 / American Belgo Style Ale (DH Belgian Rye Pale Ale), 6.4%
- Kurotobi Double / Belgian Stout, 8.5%
- Sora SIPL / Session IPL, 4.7%
- White Sheep Ale / Belgian Hazy IPA, 7.3% (collaboration with Sanriku Beer)
- OK.Hazy. / Dry Hopped Wheat Ale (Hopfen weisse), 6.3%
- Komagome EX Bitter / ESB, 4.8%
- Jinzamomi Sour Ale / Dry Hopped Sour Ale with Herbs, Raspberry, and Pomegranate, 5.5%
- Motueka XPA / Extra Pale Ale, 6.3%
The standouts are the 8% "Sledgehammer DIPA" and the 8.5% "Kurotobi Double." They’re especially appealing for anyone in the mood for a beer with a substantial body. On the other hand, there are lighter options like "Sora SIPL" and "Komagome EX Bitter," so the lineup covers a wide range of drinking styles.
"White Sheep Ale" is a collaboration with Sanriku Beer. There are also beers that clearly show off ingredients such as rye, herbs, raspberry, and pomegranate, giving the lineup the playful character that defines the brewery.
At this brewpub in a quiet residential area of Honkomagome, you can take your time with beers that reflect the brewer’s personality. Food is kept light, with the focus on beer, so it’s well suited to a day when you want to compare taps carefully.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn May 2, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome opens at 3 p.m. It’s one of those days that’s really trying to get you drinking, with everything from DIPA to sour ales on tap.
MugiWait, DIPA and Belgian styles on the same day!? Those sound like they’d be totally different, and I’m already lost before I even pick one!
Hop BroExactly. And the star is the Sledgehammer DIPA. At 8%, it hits hard with hop aroma and bitterness, plus a thick body, so it’s the kind of beer that gets you serious from the first glass.
MugiWhat’s a body? Is that good for you? If you mean it has a substantial mouthfeel, maybe I can follow!
Hop BroSimply put, it means a fuller feel on the palate. By contrast, the lighter Session IPL called Sora SIPL is 4.7%, so it’s easy to keep drinking without getting tired.
MugiI see! So Kurotobi Double at 8.5% is the heavy one, and Sora SIPL goes down smoothly. Being able to move between them depending on your mood is the best!
Hop BroExactly. And the White Sheep Ale, a collaboration with Sanriku Beer, also lets you enjoy the soft aroma of a Belgian Hazy IPA.
MugiWait, they even put in herbs and pomegranate!? Beer is that free-form? That’s kind of hilarious!
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hinomoto Brewing interesting. Since it’s a brewpub in Honkomagome, you can relax in a residential neighborhood and drink while comparing ESB and Red IPA side by side.
MugiI can’t take it, I want to start comparing right now! It opens at 3 today, so hop bro, let’s get there early and chase down the whole lineup!
