GOOD HOPS opens new uncountable Pale Ale for Tono hop harvest weekend
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate, will open a new “uncountable Pale Ale” at its taproom ahead of the hop harvest starting on August 8. The beer showcases the brewery’s own hop variety with a bright, summer-friendly profile.
Hop BroThis weekend, GOOD HOPS in Tono is tapping uncountable Pale Ale. Releasing it right before hop harvest makes the whole thing feel extra seasonal.
MugiWait, a pre-harvest new beer? That sounds like they stuffed the farm air straight into a glass, and now I want it.
Hop BroAnd the big point is that GOOD HOPS built it around their own hop variety, Uncountable. Growing, developing, and brewing it in-house is a pretty serious flex.
MugiHold on, an in-house hop? What is that, beer science wizardry? Are people in lab coats chasing vines around a field?
Hop BroPretty much. They select and breed for aroma and growth traits, so it's basically custom-built hops. This one aims for soft sweet-tart notes like berries and peach.
MugiWhoa, peach and berry aroma in a pale ale? That sounds like summer dessert somehow sneaked into a beer.
Hop BroAnd it's meant for hot weather, with what brewers would call a drinkable build. Plenty of aroma, but light enough that it doesn't wear you out.
MugiA drinkable build? The jargon has foam! So you mean the dangerous kind where you blink and somehow need another glass?
Hop BroThat's basically it. The taproom is open August 8 and 9 from 11:00 to 18:00, last order at 17:30, and August 8 has a private booking from 13:00 to 14:30.
MugiNoted! And the tap list has Pacific Lines, HOP FARMERS IPA, and more, plus cans for 750 yen, right? My comparison flight plan is already forming.
Hop BroExactly. Tono Belgian IPA is almost gone too, and you can follow the lineup both in-store and online, but first I want that glass of Tono summer.
MugiIf this beer marks the start of harvest, I want to drink the whole story. I want a toast now, so let's move!
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate, will open its new "uncountable Pale Ale" at the taproom ahead of the hop harvest, which begins on August 8. The taproom will be open on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, from 11:00 to 18:00, with a private booking scheduled from 13:00 to 14:30 on August 8.
The beer is built around "uncountable," a hop variety developed in-house by GOOD HOPS. In the post, the brewery describes the aroma as gently sweet and tangy, with notes that evoke berries and peaches. It is being positioned as a refreshing beer that suits the current summer heat.
The weekend tap list also includes Pacific Lines, HOP FARMERS IPA, Tono IBUKI IPA, HAZY GOOD #2, and Tono no Ibuki. The canned lineup lists "uncountable Pale Ale" at 750 yen, while Tono Belgian IPA is marked as nearly sold out. GOOD HOPS also notes that its canned beers are available through its online shop.
Tono is one of Japan’s best-known hop-growing areas, so the start of harvest is a meaningful seasonal moment for the brewery. By developing, growing, and brewing its own hops, GOOD HOPS continues to turn local hop work into beer with a clear sense of place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis weekend, GOOD HOPS in Tono is tapping uncountable Pale Ale. Releasing it right before hop harvest makes the whole thing feel extra seasonal.
MugiWait, a pre-harvest new beer? That sounds like they stuffed the farm air straight into a glass, and now I want it.
Hop BroAnd the big point is that GOOD HOPS built it around their own hop variety, Uncountable. Growing, developing, and brewing it in-house is a pretty serious flex.
MugiHold on, an in-house hop? What is that, beer science wizardry? Are people in lab coats chasing vines around a field?
Hop BroPretty much. They select and breed for aroma and growth traits, so it's basically custom-built hops. This one aims for soft sweet-tart notes like berries and peach.
MugiWhoa, peach and berry aroma in a pale ale? That sounds like summer dessert somehow sneaked into a beer.
Hop BroAnd it's meant for hot weather, with what brewers would call a drinkable build. Plenty of aroma, but light enough that it doesn't wear you out.
MugiA drinkable build? The jargon has foam! So you mean the dangerous kind where you blink and somehow need another glass?
Hop BroThat's basically it. The taproom is open August 8 and 9 from 11:00 to 18:00, last order at 17:30, and August 8 has a private booking from 13:00 to 14:30.
MugiNoted! And the tap list has Pacific Lines, HOP FARMERS IPA, and more, plus cans for 750 yen, right? My comparison flight plan is already forming.
Hop BroExactly. Tono Belgian IPA is almost gone too, and you can follow the lineup both in-store and online, but first I want that glass of Tono summer.
MugiIf this beer marks the start of harvest, I want to drink the whole story. I want a toast now, so let's move!
