Onomichi Brewery taps Iwashijima Tomato Weizen for the 6th Iwashijima Tomato Festival
Onomichi Brewery, a brewpub in Kubo, Onomichi City, is pouring its seasonal Iwashijima Tomato Weizen ahead of the 6th Iwashijima Tomato Festival. The month-long event runs from June 1 to June 30, and the beer went on tap early on May 29.
Hop BroHere’s a good one from Onomichi: Iwagojima Tomato Weizen is now on tap at Onomichi Brewery. A seasonal weizen brewed with tomatoes is the kind of pint that grabs you right away.
MugiWait, a tomato beer!? That sounds like a salad cannonballed straight into a glass. I cannot picture this at all!
Hop BroThe setup is great too. The 6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival 2026 runs from June 1 to June 30, 18 shops are taking part, and a tomato marche is planned for June 21. Onomichi Brewery even started pouring it early on May 29.
MugiWhoa. But weizen suddenly sounds like exam vocabulary. So this is not just fizzy tomato juice?
Hop BroWeizen is a wheat-beer style, and its big thing is a soft mouthfeel. Add the aroma and acidity of Iwagojima tomatoes, and it lands as bright and refreshing, not like juice.
MugiWhat is that, that sounds amazing! The moment I hear bright acidity, it starts sounding like the correct answer to summer. With light food, I’d be in trouble.
Hop BroExactly. The wheat softness plus tomato aroma makes it great with lighter dishes like salads or white fish. And the tomatoes come from local growers: MeeShan’s Farm & Midori Farm, and Seibei Farm.
MugiLocal ingredients too? I love that. And Onomichi Brewery is 15 minutes from JR Onomichi Station, right? That is dangerously easy to fit into a trip.
Hop BroRight, it’s a brewpub at Kubo 1-2-24 in Onomichi, open Friday through Sunday. Alongside staples like Onomichi Ale, Shimanami Golden Ale, and Onomichi IPA, they also pour Cucumber Saison and Mashiro Coffee Porter, so a tasting flight makes a lot of sense.
MugiThat lineup is way too strong. My stomach just called a meeting. But I already know the answer: I want to start at Onomichi Brewery with the Iwagojima Tomato Weizen.
Hop BroI’m fully on board with that. This is the kind of story that makes you want to go drink the first pint of summer with the festival atmosphere included.
Onomichi Brewery is a brewpub at 1-2-24 Kubo, Onomichi City, Hiroshima. It sits about a 15-minute walk from JR Onomichi Station and opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, serving house-brewed beer alongside food.
Iwashijima Tomato Festival 2026
The brewery’s Instagram post says the 6th Iwashijima Tomato Festival 2026 is running from June 1 to June 30. Eighteen venues are taking part this year, and an Iwashijima Tomato Marche is scheduled for June 21. Onomichi Brewery began pouring Iwashijima Tomato Weizen early, starting on May 29.
The featured beer
Iwashijima Tomato Weizen is a wheat beer brewed with tomatoes from Mieshan's Farm & Midori Farm and Sabei Farm on Iwashijima. The brewery describes it as a beer with a refreshing tomato acidity that suits the warm season. The soft wheat body and bright tomato character make it an easy pairing with lighter dishes.
What else is on tap
The regular lineup includes Onomichi Ale, Shimanami Golden Ale, and Onomichi IPA. Seasonal beers also include Mashiro Coffee Porter, Cucumber Saison, and Shoky Red Ale. For visitors exploring Onomichi, the brewery offers a local-focused range that works well whether you stop by for one glass or stay for a tasting flight. Iwashijima Tomato Weizen stands out as a beer that signals the start of summer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s a good one from Onomichi: Iwagojima Tomato Weizen is now on tap at Onomichi Brewery. A seasonal weizen brewed with tomatoes is the kind of pint that grabs you right away.
MugiWait, a tomato beer!? That sounds like a salad cannonballed straight into a glass. I cannot picture this at all!
Hop BroThe setup is great too. The 6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival 2026 runs from June 1 to June 30, 18 shops are taking part, and a tomato marche is planned for June 21. Onomichi Brewery even started pouring it early on May 29.
MugiWhoa. But weizen suddenly sounds like exam vocabulary. So this is not just fizzy tomato juice?
Hop BroWeizen is a wheat-beer style, and its big thing is a soft mouthfeel. Add the aroma and acidity of Iwagojima tomatoes, and it lands as bright and refreshing, not like juice.
MugiWhat is that, that sounds amazing! The moment I hear bright acidity, it starts sounding like the correct answer to summer. With light food, I’d be in trouble.
Hop BroExactly. The wheat softness plus tomato aroma makes it great with lighter dishes like salads or white fish. And the tomatoes come from local growers: MeeShan’s Farm & Midori Farm, and Seibei Farm.
MugiLocal ingredients too? I love that. And Onomichi Brewery is 15 minutes from JR Onomichi Station, right? That is dangerously easy to fit into a trip.
Hop BroRight, it’s a brewpub at Kubo 1-2-24 in Onomichi, open Friday through Sunday. Alongside staples like Onomichi Ale, Shimanami Golden Ale, and Onomichi IPA, they also pour Cucumber Saison and Mashiro Coffee Porter, so a tasting flight makes a lot of sense.
MugiThat lineup is way too strong. My stomach just called a meeting. But I already know the answer: I want to start at Onomichi Brewery with the Iwagojima Tomato Weizen.
Hop BroI’m fully on board with that. This is the kind of story that makes you want to go drink the first pint of summer with the festival atmosphere included.
