HINOKO by B.M.B Brewery Tapped at Yellow Beer Works Bunka-dori
Yellow Beer Works Bunka-dori in Fukushima has tapped HINOKO from Miyazaki’s B.M.B Brewery. The Altbier uses roasted barley previously infused in a spirit made by Watanabe Shuzojo.
Hop BroYellow Beer Works Bunka-dori in Omachi, Fukushima, has tapped HINOKO from B.M.B Brewery in Miyazaki. That is one intriguing guest beer.
MugiWhat? A Miyazaki beer in Fukushima? A brewery from afar on tap sounds like a tiny beer trip!
Hop BroAnd HINOKO reuses roasted barley from Hidama, an infused spirit made at Watanabe Shuzojo. That is the clever part.
MugiWhat does “infused spirit” even mean? Are we getting shochu barley in beer?
Hop BroSimply put, it is a spirit steeped with ingredients to draw out flavor. The roasted barley used there gets another role in beer—a smart upcycling idea.
MugiWow! That barley gets a second career in beer. Barley’s double duty is officially my favorite plot twist!
Hop BroIt is a refined comeback, too: Altbier at 5.0% ABV. That is a German-style ale where malt character gets the spotlight.
MugiSo it is different from an IPA that goes hop-boom? Tell me what Altbier means, Hop Bro!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than big hop intensity, expect toasty, grain-led flavor from roasted barley, with a calm and lingering finish.
MugiI love that we can taste ingredients tied to Miyazaki’s shochu culture right in Fukushima. It is like tasting the makers’ whole story.
Hop BroYellow Beer Works and B.M.B Brewery have collaborated before, so there is real connection behind this pour. Tap lists change, though, so check availability first.
MugiThen if I spot it at Bunka-dori, I am ordering it immediately! Let’s go toast with a toasty HINOKO!
Hop BroDone. Let’s sip slowly with the barley story as our snack. Tonight is HINOKO night!
Yellow Beer Works Bunka-dori, a beer pub in Fukushima City, is now serving HINOKO, a craft beer from Miyazaki-based B.M.B Brewery.
HINOKO is made with roasted barley that was previously infused in Hidama, an infusion spirit produced by Watanabe Shuzojo. By reusing the barley from the spirit-making process in beer, B.M.B Brewery carries its flavor into a new drink while taking a sustainable approach to ingredients.
The beer is listed as an Altbier and has an alcohol content of 5.0%. Its roasted barley is expected to bring a gentle, malty character and toasted notes, offering a different experience from hop-forward pale ales and IPAs. It should appeal to drinkers who enjoy exploring the depth of malt and the stories behind unusual brewing materials.
The tap is also notable for the relationship between the venue and brewery, which have previously worked together on collaborations. At the Fukushima pub, guests can experience a Miyazaki beer connected to the region’s shochu-making culture.
Tap availability may change, so please check with the pub before visiting. For craft beer fans interested in regional ingredients, sustainable brewing, and distinctive malt character, HINOKO is a noteworthy pour to look for at Yellow Beer Works Bunka-dori.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYellow Beer Works Bunka-dori in Omachi, Fukushima, has tapped HINOKO from B.M.B Brewery in Miyazaki. That is one intriguing guest beer.
MugiWhat? A Miyazaki beer in Fukushima? A brewery from afar on tap sounds like a tiny beer trip!
Hop BroAnd HINOKO reuses roasted barley from Hidama, an infused spirit made at Watanabe Shuzojo. That is the clever part.
MugiWhat does “infused spirit” even mean? Are we getting shochu barley in beer?
Hop BroSimply put, it is a spirit steeped with ingredients to draw out flavor. The roasted barley used there gets another role in beer—a smart upcycling idea.
MugiWow! That barley gets a second career in beer. Barley’s double duty is officially my favorite plot twist!
Hop BroIt is a refined comeback, too: Altbier at 5.0% ABV. That is a German-style ale where malt character gets the spotlight.
MugiSo it is different from an IPA that goes hop-boom? Tell me what Altbier means, Hop Bro!
Hop BroExactly. Rather than big hop intensity, expect toasty, grain-led flavor from roasted barley, with a calm and lingering finish.
MugiI love that we can taste ingredients tied to Miyazaki’s shochu culture right in Fukushima. It is like tasting the makers’ whole story.
Hop BroYellow Beer Works and B.M.B Brewery have collaborated before, so there is real connection behind this pour. Tap lists change, though, so check availability first.
MugiThen if I spot it at Bunka-dori, I am ordering it immediately! Let’s go toast with a toasty HINOKO!
Hop BroDone. Let’s sip slowly with the barley story as our snack. Tonight is HINOKO night!
