Tono Brewing Serves Limited Beer "Hoppy Amber" for 8th Anniversary Thank-You Week
Tono Brewing will hold its 8th Anniversary Thank-You Week from April 29 to May 6. A limited beer, "Hoppy Amber," will be on tap in the taproom. Built on an American Red Ale brewed five years ago, it is finished with Verdant IPA yeast and extra hops.
Hop BroTono Brewing is running its 8th Anniversary Thank-You Week from April 29 to May 6. The limited "Hoppy Amber" is on tap in the taproom, and it really has that celebratory, anniversary-special feel.
MugiWow! Just the name Hoppy Amber sounds delicious! But does amber mean it’s kind of a reddish beer?
Hop BroExactly. The base is an American Red Ale. It was originally designed to balance the fruity character of hops with the caramel aroma of malt, so it’s the kind of beer that hits a nice balance between being easy to drink and having satisfying depth.
MugiI see! But what is Verdant IPA yeast? It’s yeast, so why does it have IPA in the name? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroGood catch. Verdant IPA yeast is a yeast that tends to bring out a bright, apricot-like aroma, adding depth to the beer. Using it this time gives the red beer a more forward aroma.
MugiWhoa! And they increased the hops too? A 1.5 times increase means they’re not holding back at all!
Hop BroThat’s right. The hops are 1.5 times the previous amount, so as a limited release it should have a really crisp, well-defined profile. It’s hop-forward, but the malty toastiness is still there, which is what makes it good.
MugiTono Brewing is only a 3-minute walk from Tono Station! If it’s that close, you could just drop by and have a drink anytime.
Hop BroAnd their company-owned TAPROOM always has 6 taps available, so you can enjoy all kinds of seasonal styles too. Because it’s a brewery rooted in Tono’s water and hop history, even an anniversary beer like this comes with a story.
MugiThat really does sound like an anniversary treat. A hoppy red beer already sounds amazing, but if it also has toastiness and fruitiness, I’m itching to go drink it right now!
Tono Brewing (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture) is holding its 8th Anniversary Thank-You Week from April 29 to May 6. During the event, the limited beer Hoppy Amber will be on tap, and a limited quantity of draft beer for wholesale sale will also be available.
This time’s "Hoppy Amber" is based on an American Red Ale that was brewed once five years ago. The beer was originally designed by the owner, aiming for a drink that balanced the fruity aroma of hops with the caramel notes of malt, while being both easy to drink and satisfying. For this release, Verdant IPA yeast is being used for the first time, creating a beer that is hop-forward yet still offers a malty character.
The post explains that Verdant IPA yeast brings out a tropical aroma reminiscent of apricots, adding brightness and depth to the beer. Hop usage has also been increased to 1.5 times the previous amount. As a limited release, it has a more clearly defined hoppy profile.
Based in Tono, known as a hop-producing region, Tono Brewing is a brewery that serves freshly made craft beer. At its company-owned TAPROOM, just a 3-minute walk from Tono Station, six taps are available at all times, and seasonal styles can also be enjoyed. For the brewery, which has continued making beer rooted in the local water and the history of hops, the 8th anniversary is also a chance to express gratitude to the community and its fans.
It is a beer worth trying on-site not only for those who love hoppy red ales, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the balance of malty aroma and hop character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTono Brewing is running its 8th Anniversary Thank-You Week from April 29 to May 6. The limited "Hoppy Amber" is on tap in the taproom, and it really has that celebratory, anniversary-special feel.
MugiWow! Just the name Hoppy Amber sounds delicious! But does amber mean it’s kind of a reddish beer?
Hop BroExactly. The base is an American Red Ale. It was originally designed to balance the fruity character of hops with the caramel aroma of malt, so it’s the kind of beer that hits a nice balance between being easy to drink and having satisfying depth.
MugiI see! But what is Verdant IPA yeast? It’s yeast, so why does it have IPA in the name? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroGood catch. Verdant IPA yeast is a yeast that tends to bring out a bright, apricot-like aroma, adding depth to the beer. Using it this time gives the red beer a more forward aroma.
MugiWhoa! And they increased the hops too? A 1.5 times increase means they’re not holding back at all!
Hop BroThat’s right. The hops are 1.5 times the previous amount, so as a limited release it should have a really crisp, well-defined profile. It’s hop-forward, but the malty toastiness is still there, which is what makes it good.
MugiTono Brewing is only a 3-minute walk from Tono Station! If it’s that close, you could just drop by and have a drink anytime.
Hop BroAnd their company-owned TAPROOM always has 6 taps available, so you can enjoy all kinds of seasonal styles too. Because it’s a brewery rooted in Tono’s water and hop history, even an anniversary beer like this comes with a story.
MugiThat really does sound like an anniversary treat. A hoppy red beer already sounds amazing, but if it also has toastiness and fruitiness, I’m itching to go drink it right now!
