Abukuma FRESH 2026 to Tap at HOP JAPAN Beer Restaurant Koriyama
HOP JAPAN Beer Restaurant Koriyama will tap Abukuma FRESH 2026 from 5:00 p.m. on September 11. The opening event will also feature a brewer-led talk and limited food pairings.
Hop BroHop Japan Beer Restaurant Koriyama, near Koriyama Station, taps Abukuma FRESH 2026 at 5 p.m. on September 11.
MugiWhat? A beer only for harvest season? An opening-day event already sounds wonderfully special!
Hop BroIt uses fresh hops from Tamura City, Fukushima—sent to brewing within one hour of harvest.
MugiWithin an hour!? Do hops need to sprint there? Are they the track stars of the beer world?
Hop BroFresh hops are all about speed because they are not frozen or pelletized. That preserves their vivid herbal aroma.
MugiPelletized means pressed into little hop pellets, right? So fresh hops practically bring the farm air into the glass?
Hop BroExactly! It is a fresh-hop pale ale, with bright citrus notes that suggest lemon and mandarin.
MugiNice! I was bracing for something super bitter, but a light, easy mouthfeel sounds very approachable.
Hop BroAt 5.2% ABV, it stays clean and drinkable while still giving hops a real presence. You get that just-picked freshness straight from the tap.
MugiAnd brewer Sugunushi will explain the beer that day, right? With limited food pairings too, my stomach needs to clear its schedule!
Hop BroThe beer will be poured beneath a commemorative tap illustration made by the staff. Let’s toast to a once-a-year harvest moment.
MugiDone! Koriyama at 5 p.m. on September 11: cheers to fresh hops! I want one so badly my mouth is already a pale ale!
HOP JAPAN Beer Restaurant Koriyama, a brewpub near Koriyama Station in Fukushima, will begin serving Abukuma FRESH 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026.
This seasonal beer is brewed with freshly harvested hops from Tamura, Fukushima. For the 2026 release, the hops are used within one hour of harvest, without freezing or pelletizing. The result is a fresh hop beer with herbal, green notes alongside bright citrus aromas reminiscent of lemon and mandarin.
Abukuma FRESH 2026 is a Fresh Hop Pale Ale with an ABV of 5.2%. Its light body and clean finish keep it refreshing, while the freshly picked hops provide a distinct aroma and character.
The event will include a presentation by brewer Suguru, explaining the beer and its brewing process. Limited food will also be available, giving guests an opportunity to explore pairings with the fresh hop beer.
A commemorative illustration created by the restaurant staff will appear above the tap, with Abukuma FRESH 2026 poured directly below it. The opening is suited to an after-work drink, a toast with friends, or a casual solo visit.
At HOP JAPAN Beer Restaurant Koriyama, guests can experience the character of Fukushima-grown hops in a relaxed brewpub setting and enjoy a beer available only during the harvest season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHop Japan Beer Restaurant Koriyama, near Koriyama Station, taps Abukuma FRESH 2026 at 5 p.m. on September 11.
MugiWhat? A beer only for harvest season? An opening-day event already sounds wonderfully special!
Hop BroIt uses fresh hops from Tamura City, Fukushima—sent to brewing within one hour of harvest.
MugiWithin an hour!? Do hops need to sprint there? Are they the track stars of the beer world?
Hop BroFresh hops are all about speed because they are not frozen or pelletized. That preserves their vivid herbal aroma.
MugiPelletized means pressed into little hop pellets, right? So fresh hops practically bring the farm air into the glass?
Hop BroExactly! It is a fresh-hop pale ale, with bright citrus notes that suggest lemon and mandarin.
MugiNice! I was bracing for something super bitter, but a light, easy mouthfeel sounds very approachable.
Hop BroAt 5.2% ABV, it stays clean and drinkable while still giving hops a real presence. You get that just-picked freshness straight from the tap.
MugiAnd brewer Sugunushi will explain the beer that day, right? With limited food pairings too, my stomach needs to clear its schedule!
Hop BroThe beer will be poured beneath a commemorative tap illustration made by the staff. Let’s toast to a once-a-year harvest moment.
MugiDone! Koriyama at 5 p.m. on September 11: cheers to fresh hops! I want one so badly my mouth is already a pale ale!
