GOOD HOPS Releases “Tono no Kaze,” an IPA Made with 100% Tono-Grown Hops
On April 1, GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, began selling its IPA “Tono no Kaze,” made with 100% Tono-grown hops. Centered on the brewery’s newly developed hop variety “No Wind,” it is a new release that highlights aromas reminiscent of green apple and pear.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GOOD HOPS’ new release, Tono no Kaze. It’s a beer from an Iwate Prefecture brewery that really puts local hops front and center.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds stylish! And 100% Tono-grown hops? Is it really that hop-forward all the way through?
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a new IPA release. The star is the brewery’s newly developed hop variety, No Wind, combined with Tono-grown Magnum and Saaz.
MugiNo Wind? But it’s called “Tono no Kaze,” or “Tono Wind”? The gap in the name is so cool I can’t even keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. No Wind is described as a hop that changes its expression. Depending on how it’s used, the aroma comes out differently, which feels very much like GOOD HOPS’ research-driven approach.
MugiOhhh! So what does it smell like? Just hearing green apple aroma makes me want to drink it already!
Hop BroAccording to the official description, soft, sweet hop-derived aromas are layered with fresh fruit notes reminiscent of green apple and pear. Rather than pushing bitterness, it’s an IPA meant to go down light and easy.
MugiWhat? An IPA that isn’t heavy? That’s amazing! And if it has a light, easy-drinking feel, even a beginner like me could handle it!
Hop BroPlus, it’ll be sold both on tap and in cans, so you can enjoy it at a bar or at home. Business customers could buy it from 3:00 p.m. on April 1, and general consumers from 5:00 p.m. the same day, so it’s a very accessible release.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! If I imagine the hop fields in Tono while drinking it, I’ll probably feel like I’m traveling in one sip!
Hop BroExactly. It’s great how they cultivate, brew, and research local hop resources, tying everything together. This is definitely a beer that feels uniquely Tono, so I want to raise a glass together today.
MugiYeah, I absolutely want to try it! I’ll take the can first, hop brother can go for the keg, because all I’m thinking is I want to toast right now!
GOOD HOPS, based in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, released a new product, “Tono no Kaze,” on April 1. GOOD HOPS is a brewery that consistently handles hop cultivation, brewing, and research, and it continues to make beer that makes the most of the region’s hop resources.
This time, “Tono no Kaze” is an IPA made with 100% Tono-grown hops. It is built around the brewery’s newly developed hop variety “No Wind,” paired with Tono-grown Magnum and Saaz. According to official information, the beer is designed for a light drinking experience, layering soft, sweet hop-derived aromas with fresh fruit notes reminiscent of green apple and pear.
On the product page, No Wind is described as “a hop that shows different expressions depending on how it is used.” Based on what the brewery has learned so far, this “Tono no Kaze” was designed to bring out that aromatic character even more strongly. The name also comes from the association with “Tono No Wind,” evoking the image of wind blowing through Tono’s hop fields.
Sales began at 3:00 p.m. on April 1 for business customers, and at 5:00 p.m. the same day for general consumers. It will be available both on tap and in cans, making it easy to enjoy at restaurants or at home. How does a brewery rooted in the region express the character of Tono-grown hops within the familiar IPA style? This is a beer worth watching as a distinctly local creation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is GOOD HOPS’ new release, Tono no Kaze. It’s a beer from an Iwate Prefecture brewery that really puts local hops front and center.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds stylish! And 100% Tono-grown hops? Is it really that hop-forward all the way through?
Hop BroExactly, and the style is a new IPA release. The star is the brewery’s newly developed hop variety, No Wind, combined with Tono-grown Magnum and Saaz.
MugiNo Wind? But it’s called “Tono no Kaze,” or “Tono Wind”? The gap in the name is so cool I can’t even keep up!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. No Wind is described as a hop that changes its expression. Depending on how it’s used, the aroma comes out differently, which feels very much like GOOD HOPS’ research-driven approach.
MugiOhhh! So what does it smell like? Just hearing green apple aroma makes me want to drink it already!
Hop BroAccording to the official description, soft, sweet hop-derived aromas are layered with fresh fruit notes reminiscent of green apple and pear. Rather than pushing bitterness, it’s an IPA meant to go down light and easy.
MugiWhat? An IPA that isn’t heavy? That’s amazing! And if it has a light, easy-drinking feel, even a beginner like me could handle it!
Hop BroPlus, it’ll be sold both on tap and in cans, so you can enjoy it at a bar or at home. Business customers could buy it from 3:00 p.m. on April 1, and general consumers from 5:00 p.m. the same day, so it’s a very accessible release.
MugiNow I really want to drink it! If I imagine the hop fields in Tono while drinking it, I’ll probably feel like I’m traveling in one sip!
Hop BroExactly. It’s great how they cultivate, brew, and research local hop resources, tying everything together. This is definitely a beer that feels uniquely Tono, so I want to raise a glass together today.
MugiYeah, I absolutely want to try it! I’ll take the can first, hop brother can go for the keg, because all I’m thinking is I want to toast right now!
