Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Brewery to join Jimo Fes for the first time with three Tottori beers
Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Brewery, based in Kotoura, Tottori, will sponsor Jimo Fes for the first time at Shibuya Cast Garden on August 10 and 11. The lineup includes three beers, led by its signature `Byaku` milk ale.
Hop BroShibuya is about to get a taste of Tottori, because The 4th Jimoto Fest has Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Beer joining as a first-time sponsor.
MugiWhat, Tottori craft beer in Tokyo!? And free admission too? My wallet already loves this!
Hop BroIt’s happening on August 10 and 11 at Shibuya Cast Garden, and this small brewery from Kotoura pouring three different beers is the exciting part.
MugiWhoa! But when they say small batch brewing is 300 liters, it suddenly sounds like a craftsman manga. How much is that, actually?
Hop BroBatch just means one brew size, so basically they make beer carefully in small lots. And starting in 2022 by renovating an old beverage factory is a pretty cool detail.
MugiOhhh, using local ingredients for seasonal brews makes it feel like a liquid scrapbook of the place!
Hop BroAnd their flagship Byaku MILK ALE even won bronze at the 2026 Japan Great Beer Awards. That name alone makes me curious.
MugiHold on, what even is a milk ale!? This isn’t some milk-pouring society, right!?
Hop BroNo panic needed. It uses skim milk powder for a soft mouthfeel and a milky finish, so it feels gently wrapped rather than heavy.
MugiWhoa, then Shito Sour Ale and Fig Leaf Ale must be a wild little trio too!?
Hop BroExactly. Shito uses yuko citrus for gentle acidity that works with food, and the Fig Leaf Ale has fresh aroma with a light herbal note, so this is a perfect tasting flight.
MugiAnd with a festival built around local connections, that Kotoura sense of place feels like a perfect match for the whole event!
Hop BroThat’s the point. In Tokyo, you get to see how Tottori’s local character comes through by tasting them side by side at the booth.
MugiThat settles it! I want all three pours in Shibuya, with my brain calling it a tasting and my heart demanding refills!
Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Brewery will make its first sponsorship appearance at Jimo Fes - ``Jimo to Goen o Musubu``. According to the event organizer, the festival will be held on August 10 and 11, 2026 at Shibuya Cast Garden in Tokyo, with free admission. Visitors will be able to enjoy food, drinks, and merchandise booths alongside the brewery's Tottori-made beers.
The brewery is a small operation in Kotoura, Tottori. Its official site says each brew is about 300 liters, and that brewing began in 2022 in a renovated former beverage plant. The brewery focuses on local ingredients and recipes that fit the season, building a style rooted in place rather than scale. In 2026, its flagship `Byaku` won a bronze medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards.
The three beers being offered are `Byaku (White) Milk Ale`, `Shizuku Sour Ale`, and `Fig Leaf Ale`. `Byaku` is made with skim milk powder and is known for its soft mouthfeel and milky finish. `Shizuku` is a yuzu-based sour ale with gentle acidity that works well with food. `Fig Leaf Ale` is described as having a fresh fig-leaf aroma and a subtle herbal character.
This collaboration fits the festival's theme, "linking hometowns and connections," well. For beer fans, it is a chance to taste how Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Brewery translates Kotoura's local character into beer.
References: Official site / Jimo Fes blog
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShibuya is about to get a taste of Tottori, because The 4th Jimoto Fest has Tokumanjiri Hinomoto Beer joining as a first-time sponsor.
MugiWhat, Tottori craft beer in Tokyo!? And free admission too? My wallet already loves this!
Hop BroIt’s happening on August 10 and 11 at Shibuya Cast Garden, and this small brewery from Kotoura pouring three different beers is the exciting part.
MugiWhoa! But when they say small batch brewing is 300 liters, it suddenly sounds like a craftsman manga. How much is that, actually?
Hop BroBatch just means one brew size, so basically they make beer carefully in small lots. And starting in 2022 by renovating an old beverage factory is a pretty cool detail.
MugiOhhh, using local ingredients for seasonal brews makes it feel like a liquid scrapbook of the place!
Hop BroAnd their flagship Byaku MILK ALE even won bronze at the 2026 Japan Great Beer Awards. That name alone makes me curious.
MugiHold on, what even is a milk ale!? This isn’t some milk-pouring society, right!?
Hop BroNo panic needed. It uses skim milk powder for a soft mouthfeel and a milky finish, so it feels gently wrapped rather than heavy.
MugiWhoa, then Shito Sour Ale and Fig Leaf Ale must be a wild little trio too!?
Hop BroExactly. Shito uses yuko citrus for gentle acidity that works with food, and the Fig Leaf Ale has fresh aroma with a light herbal note, so this is a perfect tasting flight.
MugiAnd with a festival built around local connections, that Kotoura sense of place feels like a perfect match for the whole event!
Hop BroThat’s the point. In Tokyo, you get to see how Tottori’s local character comes through by tasting them side by side at the booth.
MugiThat settles it! I want all three pours in Shibuya, with my brain calling it a tasting and my heart demanding refills!
