Limited Fresh Hop Beer Brewed with Hops from Three Schools to Tap at Yuruumu Brewing on October 17
Yuruumu Brewing, a brewpub in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, will begin selling a limited-quantity fresh hop beer on Friday, October 17, 2025. It is a beer made with hops grown at three local elementary and junior high schools, showcasing the 2025 harvest.
Hop BroHere comes autumn news from Mito: Yuruumu Brewing will tap a limited fresh hop beer brewed with hops from three schools on Friday, October 17, 2025.
MugiWhat! Beer made with school-grown hops!? So this is a local collaboration brew, right? I’m super curious!
Hop BroExactly. It uses the harvested hops from three schools: "Fuzu Craft Beer," "Umegaoka Elementary School 50th Anniversary Original Hop," and "Senba no Kagayaki."
MugiThat name is way too cool! But how is a fresh hop beer different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroBecause it uses fresh, wet hops right after harvest, it's easier to bring out a seasonal aroma. Compared with brews that mainly use dried hops, it often has a greener character.
MugiWhoa. And that thing you just mentioned, dry hopping sounds like laundry by name alone!?
Hop BroI know, the wording does sound like that. It’s a method of adding hops after fermentation to layer in aroma, so it’s easier to picture if you think of it as an aroma-boosting step.
MugiI get it now. Beer made with hops grown by kids really feels like community-participation craft beer. That’s seriously heartwarming!
Hop BroAnd since it’s limited in quantity, if you want it, opening day is the day that matters. The best part is being able to drink it fresh at the brewpub.
MugiDeal! I’m going on October 17, and let’s toast with a freshly poured glass. I already want to drink it now!
A notable fall release has been announced from Yuruumu Brewing, the brewpub in Kobuki-cho, Mito City. The new beer, scheduled to go on sale on Friday, October 17, 2025, is a fresh hop beer brewed with hops grown by children. Each batch will be available in limited quantities.
The hops used this time were harvested in summer 2025 from three schools. The article introduces "Fuzu Craft Beer" from the Elementary School Attached to the College of Education, Ibaraki University; "Umegaoka Elementary School 50th Anniversary Original Hop" from Umegaoka Elementary School in Mito; and "Senba no Kagayaki" from Senba Junior High School. By using locally grown ingredients while they are still fresh after harvest, the beer is expected to deliver a seasonal aroma and a smooth drinking experience.
Yuruumu Brewing is a brewpub with its own brewery where guests can enjoy freshly made beer on site. Its ongoing efforts to create projects that connect with the local community are also part of its appeal, and this release should not be overlooked as a community-participation craft beer project. Because it will be offered in limited quantities, those hoping to try it are advised to visit early and keep the sale date in mind.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere comes autumn news from Mito: Yuruumu Brewing will tap a limited fresh hop beer brewed with hops from three schools on Friday, October 17, 2025.
MugiWhat! Beer made with school-grown hops!? So this is a local collaboration brew, right? I’m super curious!
Hop BroExactly. It uses the harvested hops from three schools: "Fuzu Craft Beer," "Umegaoka Elementary School 50th Anniversary Original Hop," and "Senba no Kagayaki."
MugiThat name is way too cool! But how is a fresh hop beer different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroBecause it uses fresh, wet hops right after harvest, it's easier to bring out a seasonal aroma. Compared with brews that mainly use dried hops, it often has a greener character.
MugiWhoa. And that thing you just mentioned, dry hopping sounds like laundry by name alone!?
Hop BroI know, the wording does sound like that. It’s a method of adding hops after fermentation to layer in aroma, so it’s easier to picture if you think of it as an aroma-boosting step.
MugiI get it now. Beer made with hops grown by kids really feels like community-participation craft beer. That’s seriously heartwarming!
Hop BroAnd since it’s limited in quantity, if you want it, opening day is the day that matters. The best part is being able to drink it fresh at the brewpub.
MugiDeal! I’m going on October 17, and let’s toast with a freshly poured glass. I already want to drink it now!
