Nagano Brewery Taps This Year’s Fresh Hop Beer
Nagano Brewery in Nagano City has announced the tapping of this year’s fresh hop beer. The seasonal release, made with freshly harvested hops, will be available at the brewery’s taproom, offering beer fans a chance to experience the character of the local harvest.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Nagano Brewery tapping this year’s fresh-hop beer in Nagano City!
MugiWhat? Tapped today means a brand-new beer is ready right now!?
Hop BroExactly. Its name, style, and ABV are not yet public, but it uses hops harvested this year, making it a seasonal release.
MugiWhat even are fresh hops? How are they different from ordinary hops?
Hop BroThey’re brewed with hops used close to picking, rather than fully dried. That brings out a juicy, green aroma, you know.
MugiWow! Fresh-picked hops sound like they could give beer a real autumn farm feeling!
Hop BroHere’s the cool part: in Ojoji, Nagano City, the brewery promotes a circular brewery model linking farm and brewhouse.
MugiCircular? Does the beer spin around and somehow return to my glass!?
Hop BroAlmost! They grow hops and fruit themselves, then reuse spent grain as fertilizer—a resource-conscious cycle.
MugiThat’s lovely! Their taproom is about an eight-minute walk from Zenkoji, and I want to try this one-time-only beer!
Hop BroFriday hours are planned for 2–8 p.m., with weekend service too. Check social media first, then toast to the aroma of Nagano autumn!
MugiDone! I suddenly want to head straight to the taproom for that fresh-hop pour!
Nagano Brewery has announced on Instagram that it is tapping this year’s fresh hop beer today. The brewery has not disclosed the beer’s name, style, ABV, or hop variety, but fresh hop beers are known for showcasing the vivid, green and juicy character of hops used soon after harvest. Because they are tied closely to the harvest season, these beers are among the most limited and anticipated releases on the craft beer calendar.
Nagano Brewery is located in Ojojichi, Nagano City, approximately an eight-minute walk from Zenkoji Temple. The brewery operates as a circular brewery that combines brewing with farming. Hops and fruit grown on its own farm are used as brewing ingredients, while spent malt is reused as fertilizer for the farm.
According to the brewery’s official website, Nagano Brewery aims to create beers that express the terroir of Ojojichi. Its brewing philosophy draws on the area’s hilly environment, local soil, clear air and water, and the ingredients cultivated on its land. This fresh hop release is therefore an opportunity to enjoy not only the aroma of newly harvested hops, but also the brewery’s connection to its surroundings.
The beer is being served at the brewery’s taproom. The schedule listed on the official website is Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m. As availability and opening hours may change, visitors should check the brewery’s official social media channels before making the trip.
Fresh hop beer is a fleeting expression of the harvest, available only during a short window each year. For beer lovers in Nagano and visitors exploring the area, this release offers a timely way to taste the season directly from the brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let’s talk about Nagano Brewery tapping this year’s fresh-hop beer in Nagano City!
MugiWhat? Tapped today means a brand-new beer is ready right now!?
Hop BroExactly. Its name, style, and ABV are not yet public, but it uses hops harvested this year, making it a seasonal release.
MugiWhat even are fresh hops? How are they different from ordinary hops?
Hop BroThey’re brewed with hops used close to picking, rather than fully dried. That brings out a juicy, green aroma, you know.
MugiWow! Fresh-picked hops sound like they could give beer a real autumn farm feeling!
Hop BroHere’s the cool part: in Ojoji, Nagano City, the brewery promotes a circular brewery model linking farm and brewhouse.
MugiCircular? Does the beer spin around and somehow return to my glass!?
Hop BroAlmost! They grow hops and fruit themselves, then reuse spent grain as fertilizer—a resource-conscious cycle.
MugiThat’s lovely! Their taproom is about an eight-minute walk from Zenkoji, and I want to try this one-time-only beer!
Hop BroFriday hours are planned for 2–8 p.m., with weekend service too. Check social media first, then toast to the aroma of Nagano autumn!
MugiDone! I suddenly want to head straight to the taproom for that fresh-hop pour!
