BRIGHT BLUE BREWING in Fujiyoshida shares fresh hop harvest and five beers on tap
BRIGHT BLUE BREWING, the brewpub in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, posted that hop harvesting was underway from the morning. The taproom is serving freshly harvested hops on site, along with five beers across its on-tap and bottle lists.
Hop BroToday’s topic is BRIGHT BLUE BREWING. They were harvesting hops from early morning in Fujiyoshida, and that fresh-picked energy goes straight into the taproom.
MugiWait, fresh-picked hops? That sounds like farm-to-glass beer, and honestly I’m already hungry and thirsty.
Hop BroThat’s the magic of it. Aroma you only get now comes from fresh hops, and the scent is vivid, green, and super immediate.
MugiWhat does fresh hop experience even mean? In my head, a hop cone just cannonballs into the pint glass.
Hop BroClose in spirit, but classier. Fresh hops are hops used before drying, so you get that juicy, just-picked character much more clearly.
MugiWhoa, and they had five beers on tap that day? That’s not a lineup, that’s a delicious personality test.
Hop BroAnd it’s a strong spread too: Ichigome Pilsner, Mango Sour Ale, Pink Boots IPA, Jalapeno Saison, and Spice Ale. The range is really sharp.
MugiHold on, Jalapeno Saison? That sounds like a beer style and a dare at the same time. Also... what exactly is a saison?
Hop BroA saison is usually light, dry, and expressive, so it’s great for comparing different flavors. Add jalapeno or spice, and the personality really pops.
MugiAnd some of them are in bottles too, so take-home bottles are on the table? One at the pub and one later sounds extremely responsible.
Hop BroBeer tied this closely to season and place becomes a glass worth chasing. I’d start with the pilsner, then follow the fresh-hop aroma from there.
MugiDeal. I’m opening with the Mango Sour Ale, but emotionally I’m already aiming for the full lineup. Reading this made me want a drink immediately.
BRIGHT BLUE BREWING, a brewpub in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, shared an update from an early-morning hop harvest. In the post, the brewery says the aroma of fresh hops is a rare seasonal experience that can only be enjoyed now, and notes that visitors can experience freshly harvested hops at the taproom. It is a good snapshot of how this brewery ties local ingredients and seasonal work directly to what ends up in the glass.
The day’s ON TAP list includes five beers: Pilsner, Mango Sour Ale, Pink Boots IPA, Jalapeno Saison, and Spice Ale. The bottle list also features Ichi-Go-Megu Pilsner, Spice Ale, and Mango Sour Ale. In other words, the lineup covers a broad range of styles, from a clean pilsner to fruit-driven sour beer and hop-forward seasonals.
Lineup
- Ichi-Go-Megu Pilsner
- Mango Sour Ale
- Pink Boots IPA
- Jalapeno Saison
- Spice Ale
BRIGHT BLUE BREWING is located in Fujiyoshida, at the foot of Mount Fuji, and operates as an on-site brewpub. Because the brewery builds its beers around regional ingredients and the changing seasons, visiting during hop harvest time gives the tap list extra context. It is a place where the setting, the harvest, and the beer all feel connected.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is BRIGHT BLUE BREWING. They were harvesting hops from early morning in Fujiyoshida, and that fresh-picked energy goes straight into the taproom.
MugiWait, fresh-picked hops? That sounds like farm-to-glass beer, and honestly I’m already hungry and thirsty.
Hop BroThat’s the magic of it. Aroma you only get now comes from fresh hops, and the scent is vivid, green, and super immediate.
MugiWhat does fresh hop experience even mean? In my head, a hop cone just cannonballs into the pint glass.
Hop BroClose in spirit, but classier. Fresh hops are hops used before drying, so you get that juicy, just-picked character much more clearly.
MugiWhoa, and they had five beers on tap that day? That’s not a lineup, that’s a delicious personality test.
Hop BroAnd it’s a strong spread too: Ichigome Pilsner, Mango Sour Ale, Pink Boots IPA, Jalapeno Saison, and Spice Ale. The range is really sharp.
MugiHold on, Jalapeno Saison? That sounds like a beer style and a dare at the same time. Also... what exactly is a saison?
Hop BroA saison is usually light, dry, and expressive, so it’s great for comparing different flavors. Add jalapeno or spice, and the personality really pops.
MugiAnd some of them are in bottles too, so take-home bottles are on the table? One at the pub and one later sounds extremely responsible.
Hop BroBeer tied this closely to season and place becomes a glass worth chasing. I’d start with the pilsner, then follow the fresh-hop aroma from there.
MugiDeal. I’m opening with the Mango Sour Ale, but emotionally I’m already aiming for the full lineup. Reading this made me want a drink immediately.
