Honeycomb&Hopworks to join Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe beer festival on July 10
Shinjuku-based brewpub Honeycomb&Hopworks will join the Craft Beer Fes in Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe 2026, held from July 10 to 12 in Hachioji. The three-day event brings together 22 breweries and a wide range of beer styles.
Hop BroHachioji is about to become a beer danger zone. From July 10 to 12, Honeycomb&Hopworks is pouring at Craft Beer Fest in Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe 2026.
MugiWhat! Honeycomb&Hopworks is that brewpub from Kamiochiai, Shinjuku, right? The one known for using honey in its beer?
Hop BroExactly. Their big draw is that signature honey beer. At the festival, you can compare it side by side with other breweries, so the aroma, sweetness, and mouthfeel stand out more clearly.
MugiWait, honey beer sounds like it would taste like liquid candy. Is it super sweet?
Hop BroThat is the common assumption, but the point is really the mouthfeel character. It is not syrupy sweet, more like a soft floral aroma with a gentle, rounded finish.
MugiOhhh, so it is more like gentle sweetness than dessert in a glass. And an indoor venue in July sounds incredibly civilized.
Hop BroAnd there will be 22 breweries in one place. You get IPA specialists, beers made with deep underground water, fruit ales with Shinshu fruit, and even one of Tama's oldest beer makers.
MugiHold on, it also says you can enjoy food pairing there. That sounds fancy again. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroSimple version: it means finding the best food match. A beer with honey notes can work beautifully with salty snacks or roasted dishes because each side lifts the other.
MugiThat does it, I already want a festival tasting route. Start with Honeycomb&Hopworks, compare a bunch of pours, then visit the brewpub later if one really wins me over.
Event Details
Honeycomb&Hopworks will take part in the Craft Beer Fes in Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe 2026, running from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026. The venue is Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe in Hachioji, a convenient indoor site that makes it easy to enjoy tasting flights even in midsummer.
What to Drink
According to the official event information, 22 breweries will gather at the festival, centered on the Tama area. The lineup includes IPA-focused breweries, beers made with deep groundwater, fruit ales using Shinsyu-grown fruit, and beers from the oldest brewery in the Tama region. Food vendors will also be on site, making beer-and-food pairing part of the experience.
Why Honeycomb&Hopworks Stands Out
Located in Kami-Ochiai, Shinjuku, Honeycomb&Hopworks is a brewpub known for honey-based craft beer. At the festival, its honey beer is the one to watch. Tasting it alongside beers from other breweries should make the differences in aroma, sweetness, and mouthfeel easier to spot. If a pour catches your attention, you can always follow up with a visit to the brewery’s own taproom later.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHachioji is about to become a beer danger zone. From July 10 to 12, Honeycomb&Hopworks is pouring at Craft Beer Fest in Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe 2026.
MugiWhat! Honeycomb&Hopworks is that brewpub from Kamiochiai, Shinjuku, right? The one known for using honey in its beer?
Hop BroExactly. Their big draw is that signature honey beer. At the festival, you can compare it side by side with other breweries, so the aroma, sweetness, and mouthfeel stand out more clearly.
MugiWait, honey beer sounds like it would taste like liquid candy. Is it super sweet?
Hop BroThat is the common assumption, but the point is really the mouthfeel character. It is not syrupy sweet, more like a soft floral aroma with a gentle, rounded finish.
MugiOhhh, so it is more like gentle sweetness than dessert in a glass. And an indoor venue in July sounds incredibly civilized.
Hop BroAnd there will be 22 breweries in one place. You get IPA specialists, beers made with deep underground water, fruit ales with Shinshu fruit, and even one of Tama's oldest beer makers.
MugiHold on, it also says you can enjoy food pairing there. That sounds fancy again. What does that actually mean?
Hop BroSimple version: it means finding the best food match. A beer with honey notes can work beautifully with salty snacks or roasted dishes because each side lifts the other.
MugiThat does it, I already want a festival tasting route. Start with Honeycomb&Hopworks, compare a bunch of pours, then visit the brewpub later if one really wins me over.
