GOOD HOPS Extends Taproom Hours to 9 p.m. on May 16 and Taps Two Limited IPAs
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, will hold the final chapter of its first-anniversary celebration during its taproom service on May 16. In addition to extended hours until 9 p.m., the lineup will include two limited IPAs, glass beers at special prices, and new canned releases.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, is extending taproom hours to 9 p.m. on May 16. It really feels like the final chapter of the first-anniversary campaign, and the place is going to be buzzing.
MugiWait, so you can drink longer than usual? And until 9 p.m. too? That's a dream for everyone coming from work!
Hop BroExactly. The stars of the day are two limited IPAs: one is GOOD AGAIN, and the other is The Beginning IPA.
MugiWhat is that? Even the names sound intriguing! But now you're talking about transferring wort, and suddenly this feels way too much like the world of artisans.
Hop BroGOOD AGAIN is a one-keg-only version made by moving the wort from the new beer Do Good into a small fermentation tank and changing the hops. The fun part is that it uses Tono-grown Cascade, IBUKI, Uncountable, and No Wind.
MugiWhoa, those hop names are already cool. But who exactly is Uncountable? That name is way too strong.
Hop BroMugi, that's the interesting part. The Beginning IPA uses Tono-grown Fuggle and Saaz, plus English East Kent Goldings, making it a classic IPA. It's the kind that slowly brings out floral and herbal notes.
MugiOhhh, so there are both flashy limited beers and the reliable classics that hit you through aroma. And floral, herbal notes? That sounds like a winner before you even take a sip!
Hop BroOn top of that, glass beer is being sold at special prices that day: M size for 500 yen and L size for 1,000 yen. Add Do Good, Tono Belgian IPA, and the new canned HAZY GOOD 2, and the table becomes a full-on festival.
MugiA paradise like that just two minutes from Tono Station is basically cheating! Now I just want to soak up Tono hops on site today, and it makes me want to grab a pint right now too.
Taproom Info for May 16
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, will extend taproom service until 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, and host special programming as the final chapter of its first-anniversary event. Regular hours are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but on this day brewers Murakami, Satake, and Kamiyama, along with company president Tamura, will be on site from 4:00 p.m. to welcome guests.
Limited Beers and Special Prices
The main highlights for the day are two limited beers being tapped in the taproom. One is GOOD AGAIN. For this one-keg-only special release, the wort from the new beer "Do Good" was transferred to a small fermentation tank and the hops were changed. It combines Tono-grown Cascade, IBUKI, Uncountable, and No Wind. The other is The Beginning IPA. Using Tono-grown Fuggle, English East Kent Goldings, Tono-grown No Wind, and Tono-grown Saaz, it was crafted as a classic IPA with floral and herbal aromas.
In addition, glass beer will be offered at special prices on May 16. The usual prices of 650 to 700 yen for an M size and 1,100 to 1,200 yen for an L size will be reduced to 500 yen for M and 1,000 yen for L. The tap list will also include the new beers "Do Good" and "Tono Belgian IPA," and the canned beer "HAZY GOOD 2" will be sold at 10% off.
Growing and Brewing Hops in Tono
GOOD HOPS is a brewery in Tono, known as one of Japan's premier hop-growing regions, that works not only on brewing but also on the development of new hop varieties, cultivation, and research into processing techniques. On its official website, the brewery emphasizes its hands-on approach from cultivation onward, aiming to expand the potential of Japanese-grown hops. The taproom is located in Shinkokucho, just a two-minute walk from Tono Station, and operates mainly on weekends as a place where visitors can enjoy the brewery's beers on site.
As the first-anniversary campaign reaches this milestone, the event offers a wide range of options, from limited IPAs and new releases to core beers and canned products. It should be a day where visitors can experience a GOOD HOPS lineup centered on Tono hops right there in the local taproom.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, is extending taproom hours to 9 p.m. on May 16. It really feels like the final chapter of the first-anniversary campaign, and the place is going to be buzzing.
MugiWait, so you can drink longer than usual? And until 9 p.m. too? That's a dream for everyone coming from work!
Hop BroExactly. The stars of the day are two limited IPAs: one is GOOD AGAIN, and the other is The Beginning IPA.
MugiWhat is that? Even the names sound intriguing! But now you're talking about transferring wort, and suddenly this feels way too much like the world of artisans.
Hop BroGOOD AGAIN is a one-keg-only version made by moving the wort from the new beer Do Good into a small fermentation tank and changing the hops. The fun part is that it uses Tono-grown Cascade, IBUKI, Uncountable, and No Wind.
MugiWhoa, those hop names are already cool. But who exactly is Uncountable? That name is way too strong.
Hop BroMugi, that's the interesting part. The Beginning IPA uses Tono-grown Fuggle and Saaz, plus English East Kent Goldings, making it a classic IPA. It's the kind that slowly brings out floral and herbal notes.
MugiOhhh, so there are both flashy limited beers and the reliable classics that hit you through aroma. And floral, herbal notes? That sounds like a winner before you even take a sip!
Hop BroOn top of that, glass beer is being sold at special prices that day: M size for 500 yen and L size for 1,000 yen. Add Do Good, Tono Belgian IPA, and the new canned HAZY GOOD 2, and the table becomes a full-on festival.
MugiA paradise like that just two minutes from Tono Station is basically cheating! Now I just want to soak up Tono hops on site today, and it makes me want to grab a pint right now too.
