GOOD HOPS taps MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER and IPA in the taproom
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, announced that it will begin serving "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA," made with the rare hop "MURAKAMI SEVEN," in its taproom. The keg versions went on sale on April 1, and the canned versions are scheduled for April 8.
Hop BroToday, the new releases from GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture are hot. They're opening MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER and MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA in the taproom, and for hop fans, that's the kind of thing that's hard to resist.
MugiWhoa, what is that! Murakami Seven sounds powerful just from the name, but what kind of hop is it?
Hop BroWell, it's a new hop variety developed by GOOD HOPS brewmaster Atsushi Murakami back in his Kirin days. It's being grown in Tono too, but yields are still limited, so this is a pretty special opportunity.
MugiI see! But what's the difference between the LAGER and the IPA? Can the same hop really change that much?
Hop BroIt really can. The LAGER is designed to layer a fresh green aroma with the juiciness of Japanese citrus, and as the temperature rises, both the aroma and flavor gently shift.
MugiChanging with temperature sounds like the beer suddenly developed a personality! So is the IPA more intense?
Hop BroExactly. The key point with the IPA is that it adds Tono-grown IBUKI to Murakami Seven. Japanese citrus aroma is layered with a fruity, mellow sweetness, so the aromatic layers come through beautifully.
MugiWow, just listening makes me want to compare them! I kind of love comparing beers made with the same hop. That's so craft beer.
Hop BroThat's what makes GOOD HOPS, GOOD HOPS. They put the origin and use of the hops front and center, so it's not just another new release; it lets you taste Tono's hop culture.
MugiAnd with the kegs on April 1 at 3:00 p.m. and cans on April 8 at 5:00 p.m., there's even the fun of following along! I want one at the taproom, then another can when I get home!
GOOD HOPS (Good Hops, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture) announced on Instagram that it will begin serving its new beers, "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA," made with the rare hop "MURAKAMI SEVEN," in the taproom starting the following day.
Two beers built around Murakami Seven
Murakami Seven is a new hop variety developed by GOOD HOPS brewmaster Atsushi Murakami during his time at Kirin Brewery. According to GOOD HOPS' official news, the hop is also being cultivated in Tono City, but yields are still limited, making this collaboration a particularly special opportunity.
The LAGER was designed to bring out the character of Murakami Seven, with a fresh green aroma layered with the juiciness of Japanese citrus. Another defining feature is the way its aroma and flavor shift as the temperature changes. The IPA combines Murakami Seven with Tono-grown IBUKI, creating a finish that layers Japanese citrus notes with a soft, fruity sweetness.
An effort to share Tono's hops
As a brewery that continues developing products centered on Tono hops, GOOD HOPS makes beers that highlight the origin and use of each hop. These two beers are not simply new releases; they are structured so drinkers can compare how the same hop variety is expressed in a lager and in an IPA.
As for the sales schedule, the keg versions went on sale at 3:00 p.m. on April 1, and the canned versions are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on April 8. The point this time is that you can follow the new character of Tono-grown hops in both the taproom and cans.
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Hop BroToday, the new releases from GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture are hot. They're opening MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER and MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA in the taproom, and for hop fans, that's the kind of thing that's hard to resist.
MugiWhoa, what is that! Murakami Seven sounds powerful just from the name, but what kind of hop is it?
Hop BroWell, it's a new hop variety developed by GOOD HOPS brewmaster Atsushi Murakami back in his Kirin days. It's being grown in Tono too, but yields are still limited, so this is a pretty special opportunity.
MugiI see! But what's the difference between the LAGER and the IPA? Can the same hop really change that much?
Hop BroIt really can. The LAGER is designed to layer a fresh green aroma with the juiciness of Japanese citrus, and as the temperature rises, both the aroma and flavor gently shift.
MugiChanging with temperature sounds like the beer suddenly developed a personality! So is the IPA more intense?
Hop BroExactly. The key point with the IPA is that it adds Tono-grown IBUKI to Murakami Seven. Japanese citrus aroma is layered with a fruity, mellow sweetness, so the aromatic layers come through beautifully.
MugiWow, just listening makes me want to compare them! I kind of love comparing beers made with the same hop. That's so craft beer.
Hop BroThat's what makes GOOD HOPS, GOOD HOPS. They put the origin and use of the hops front and center, so it's not just another new release; it lets you taste Tono's hop culture.
MugiAnd with the kegs on April 1 at 3:00 p.m. and cans on April 8 at 5:00 p.m., there's even the fun of following along! I want one at the taproom, then another can when I get home!
