Hongo Kikuzaka-machi Camos sets up a stall at the Harimazaka Sakura Festival, serving craft beer until 3 p.m.
The brewery and taproom "Hongo Kikuzaka-machi Camos" in Hongo, Bunkyo Ward, announced on Instagram that it is setting up a stall at the Harimazaka Sakura Festival. The post also conveyed the bustle at the venue and the sight of the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and says the stall will be open until 3 p.m. today.
Hop BroBunkyo Ward’s Hongo Kikuzaka-machi Camos is setting up a stall at the Harimazaka Sakura Festival. Being able to drink under the cherry blossoms really feels like a spring reward.
MugiWhat! You can drink beer while flower-viewing? If it's until 3 p.m., we'd better hurry!
Hop BroExactly. And since this is a brewery and taproom, they value fresh, unfiltered beer. Because the just-made character is left intact, the aroma and flavor come through more clearly.
MugiUnfiltered sounds kind of scary, like a "murky liquid"! Does that mean no filter?
Hop BroBasically, yes. Because they don't do extra filtration, the yeast and umami are more likely to remain. And this time, the featured candidate is Kikuzaka Fry Day, an Indian Pale Ale.
MugiI hear IPA a lot, but it sounds strong! I only think of it as really hoppy.
Hop BroThat's about right. IPAs tend to let hop aroma and bitterness take center stage, and the contrast between aroma and bitterness is part of the fun of the style.
MugiWow! Then drinking it under the cherry blossoms would make the hanami mood even better! Perfect for spring, isn't it!
Hop BroThe other one, Sa Ku Ra Sa Ku+, is a Belgian White with a soft mouthfeel as its signature. The fluffy wheat character and light spice-like notes really feel springlike.
MugiWhoa, both sound interesting! If the Harimazaka cherry blossoms are in full bloom too, flower viewing and a drink would be the best. I'm already getting into beer mode!
Hop BroThen let's go early today and have a drink by 3 p.m. while looking at the blossoms. Mugi-chan, let's toast in springtime Bunkyo.
MugiAgreed! If we can enjoy cherry blossoms and craft at the same time, then there's no reason not to go. I want to go drink right now!
Hongo Kikuzaka-machi Camos (CAMOS CLASSIC) is a craft beer brewery and taproom located in Kikuzaka, Hongo, Bunkyo Ward. On its official store, it describes itself as a place delivering "fresh, unfiltered" beer in Hongo, not far from the University of Tokyo, suggesting a focus on serving beer at its freshest.
This Instagram post announces the stall at the Harimazaka Sakura Festival. The post says many people have gathered at the venue and that the cherry blossoms are in full bloom this year. It also clearly states that the stall is open "until 3 p.m. today," so anyone stopping by during a stroll should plan to visit with enough time to spare.
The shop’s official lineup includes beers with locally rooted names, such as "Kikuzaka Fry Day / Indian Pale Ale (IPA)" and "Sa Ku Ra Sa Ku+ / Belgian White." It can also be read as an effort to suggest a drink well suited to the local scenery for Hanami visitors at Harimazaka. It is an opportunity to enjoy cherry blossoms and craft beer at the same time in Bunkyo Ward in spring.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBunkyo Ward’s Hongo Kikuzaka-machi Camos is setting up a stall at the Harimazaka Sakura Festival. Being able to drink under the cherry blossoms really feels like a spring reward.
MugiWhat! You can drink beer while flower-viewing? If it's until 3 p.m., we'd better hurry!
Hop BroExactly. And since this is a brewery and taproom, they value fresh, unfiltered beer. Because the just-made character is left intact, the aroma and flavor come through more clearly.
MugiUnfiltered sounds kind of scary, like a "murky liquid"! Does that mean no filter?
Hop BroBasically, yes. Because they don't do extra filtration, the yeast and umami are more likely to remain. And this time, the featured candidate is Kikuzaka Fry Day, an Indian Pale Ale.
MugiI hear IPA a lot, but it sounds strong! I only think of it as really hoppy.
Hop BroThat's about right. IPAs tend to let hop aroma and bitterness take center stage, and the contrast between aroma and bitterness is part of the fun of the style.
MugiWow! Then drinking it under the cherry blossoms would make the hanami mood even better! Perfect for spring, isn't it!
Hop BroThe other one, Sa Ku Ra Sa Ku+, is a Belgian White with a soft mouthfeel as its signature. The fluffy wheat character and light spice-like notes really feel springlike.
MugiWhoa, both sound interesting! If the Harimazaka cherry blossoms are in full bloom too, flower viewing and a drink would be the best. I'm already getting into beer mode!
Hop BroThen let's go early today and have a drink by 3 p.m. while looking at the blossoms. Mugi-chan, let's toast in springtime Bunkyo.
MugiAgreed! If we can enjoy cherry blossoms and craft at the same time, then there's no reason not to go. I want to go drink right now!
