Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand posts an Aug. 6 tap list with new Little Thing
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, was open on August 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The tap list featured eight beers, including the new Little Thing, and ranged from Belgian styles to pilsner, IPA, gose, bitter, and stout.
Hop BroTonight’s topic is eight taps at Hinomoto. Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is open on August 6 from 17:00 to 23:00, and the new Little Thing is on draft.
MugiWait, new Little Thing already sounds cute! At 4.5%, that feels perfect for a first beer after work.
Hop BroAnd Little Thing is a dry-hopped session ale, so it drinks light but still gives you a proper hop aroma.
MugiWhat is that! What does dry-hopped mean? I was imagining someone sprinkling dry hops on top like seasoning!
Hop BroClose, but it’s basically an aroma boost move. You add hops later to pull out bright aroma without stacking too much bitterness.
MugiOoh, so it’s fragrance-first beer magic! Then what’s the fun way to work through all eight taps?
Hop BroI’d start with Ryusui Soso #2 for that Italian pilsner snap, slide into Sauvin Belgo, then hit Mashup IPA Ekuanot and Rolling Lolly when you want the hops to really show up.
MugiHold on, Pineapple Gose is calling me too! Gose sounds like a special attack name, so what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroGose is a salty, tart style, and this one adds pineapple character, so it’s ridiculously refreshing for summer.
MugiOkay, from light to finishing beer really is the theme here. So where do Komagome Best Bitter and Kurotobi #4 come in?
Hop BroKomagome Best Bitter gives you a mellow malt reset, and Kurotobi #4 brings that Belgian stout depth for the finale. At this point, my detour tonight is basically decided.
MugiAnd there’s a Juhla tokyo POP-UP on August 8 and 9 too? Followable inside and outside the pub is unfair. I want to start with Little Thing immediately!
On August 6, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, ran its usual Thursday service from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The tap list covered eight beers and moved across a wide range of styles, from Belgian-leaning ales to pilsner, IPA, gose, bitter, and stout. For a neighborhood brewpub, it was a well-rounded lineup that made it easy to choose between crisp, hoppy, and malt-forward pours.
On tap
- `Sauvin Belgo` / American Belgo Style Ale, 6%
- `Little Thing` / Dry Hopped Session Ale, 4.5% (new)
- `Ryusuisousou #2` / Italian Pilsner, 5.5%
- `Mashup IPA Ekuanot` / Belgian IPA, 6.5%
- `Rolling Lolly` / American IPA, 7.5%
- `Pineapple Gose` / Gose Style with pineapple, 5%
- `Komagome Best Bitter` / English Best Bitter, 4.5%
- `Kurotobi #4` / Belgian Stout, 7%
`Little Thing` was the lightest option in the lineup at 4.5%, making it a sensible first pour. `Ryusuisousou #2` pointed toward a cleaner pilsner profile, while `Mashup IPA Ekuanot` and `Rolling Lolly` covered the hop-forward side. `Pineapple Gose` added a fruit-driven twist, `Komagome Best Bitter` brought a more restrained malt balance, and `Kurotobi #4` closed the list with a Belgian stout. The range suggests a brewpub that wants guests to move easily from refreshing beers to more characterful finishes.
The pub also announced a pop-up at Juhla Tokyo in Sendagi on August 8 and 9, giving beer fans another chance to follow the brewery beyond the bar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight’s topic is eight taps at Hinomoto. Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is open on August 6 from 17:00 to 23:00, and the new Little Thing is on draft.
MugiWait, new Little Thing already sounds cute! At 4.5%, that feels perfect for a first beer after work.
Hop BroAnd Little Thing is a dry-hopped session ale, so it drinks light but still gives you a proper hop aroma.
MugiWhat is that! What does dry-hopped mean? I was imagining someone sprinkling dry hops on top like seasoning!
Hop BroClose, but it’s basically an aroma boost move. You add hops later to pull out bright aroma without stacking too much bitterness.
MugiOoh, so it’s fragrance-first beer magic! Then what’s the fun way to work through all eight taps?
Hop BroI’d start with Ryusui Soso #2 for that Italian pilsner snap, slide into Sauvin Belgo, then hit Mashup IPA Ekuanot and Rolling Lolly when you want the hops to really show up.
MugiHold on, Pineapple Gose is calling me too! Gose sounds like a special attack name, so what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroGose is a salty, tart style, and this one adds pineapple character, so it’s ridiculously refreshing for summer.
MugiOkay, from light to finishing beer really is the theme here. So where do Komagome Best Bitter and Kurotobi #4 come in?
Hop BroKomagome Best Bitter gives you a mellow malt reset, and Kurotobi #4 brings that Belgian stout depth for the finale. At this point, my detour tonight is basically decided.
MugiAnd there’s a Juhla tokyo POP-UP on August 8 and 9 too? Followable inside and outside the pub is unfair. I want to start with Little Thing immediately!
