Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand serves 10 self-brewed taps on July 10
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 10. The Komagome brewpub is pouring 10 self-brewed taps, including Sauvin Belgo, Seiten Raimei #2, and Kurotobi #4.
Hop BroToday's pick is Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Hon-Komagome. On July 10 they're open from 5 to 11 p.m., pouring 10 house-made taps.
MugiWait, all ten are brewed in-house? That's wild. A 5 p.m. start is basically after-work paradise!
Hop BroAnd the lineup has range. From Sauvin Belgo, an American Belgo Style Ale, to Kurotobi #4, a Belgian Stout, the aroma-to-bitterness range is huge.
MugiSauvin Belgo already sounds intense... but what even is American Belgo? Is this a passport traffic jam in a pint?
Hop BroBasically, it's Belgian yeast character plus American hop expression. With Sauvin Belgo, you get Belgian yeast character and a crisp hop bite at the same time.
MugiWhoa. Then I need to ask about Pepepepepe, the Norwegian Pale Ale. That name alone is a tongue-twister tap!
Hop BroFair question. That idea often uses Norwegian-origin yeast for bright, fruity notes. Nerds might say kveik, but for normal humans it's basically hyperactive Nordic yeast.
MugiThat I can follow! And Seiten Raimei #2 is a West Coast IPA, Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, and there's even pineapple gose? One bar is doing world-tour levels!
Hop BroExactly. Gose is a style with light tartness and a touch of salinity, and pineapple makes it feel extra summery. Then you can slide into EL BAMP HAZY, Komagome Best Bitter, and Kurotobi #4 for a clean tasting-flight arc.
MugiTart, bitter, roasty, hoppy... that's too complete. Add the July 11 potato-chip dog and the later food events, and tonight's first stop is basically decided!
Hop BroThat's the move. Start with Sauvin Belgo for aroma, finish with Kurotobi #4, and maybe sneak in Yunosu Saison in the middle. Just reading this has my throat clocking in early.
On Friday, July 10, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, lined up 10 taps of house-brewed beer. The brewpub opens on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is closed on Wednesdays, making it an easy stop after work.
The lineup covers a wide range of styles. On tap were `Sauvin Belgo`, an American Belgo Style Ale; `ぺーぺーぺーぺー`, a Norwegian Pale Ale; `晴天雷鳴 #2`, a West Coast IPA; and `流水草々 #2`, an Italian Pilsner. Also listed were the nearly sold-out `Yunosu Saison`, `Rolling Lolly` in the American IPA style, and `パイナップルゴーぜ`, a new gose brewed with pineapple.
For hop aroma, `EL BAMP HAZY` is the obvious choice. For a firmer bitter edge, `駒込Best Bitter` fits the bill, while `黒鳶 #4`, a Belgian Stout, offers a roasty finish. The tap list spans bitterness, aroma, acidity, and malt depth, giving beer drinkers a compact set of styles to compare in one visit.
The post also previewed coming food and event programs: guest chef Nanami's `ポテチドッグ` on July 11, a Komagome talk on July 14, food pop-ups on July 19, 25, and 26, plus POP-UP plans on August 8 and 9. For beer fans, the brewery's tap list and the surrounding events make this a date worth tracking.
Taps on the day
- `Sauvin Belgo` / American Belgo Style Ale
- `ぺーぺーぺーぺー` / Norwegian Pale Ale
- `晴天雷鳴 #2` / West Coast IPA
- `流水草々 #2` / Italian Pilsner
- `Yunosu Saison` / Yuzu Sour Saison
- `Rolling Lolly` / American IPA
- `パイナップルゴーぜ` / Gose Style with paineapple
- `駒込Best Bitter` / English Best Bitter
- `EL BAMP HAZY` / Hazy IPA
- `黒鳶 #4` / Belgian Stout
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's pick is Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Hon-Komagome. On July 10 they're open from 5 to 11 p.m., pouring 10 house-made taps.
MugiWait, all ten are brewed in-house? That's wild. A 5 p.m. start is basically after-work paradise!
Hop BroAnd the lineup has range. From Sauvin Belgo, an American Belgo Style Ale, to Kurotobi #4, a Belgian Stout, the aroma-to-bitterness range is huge.
MugiSauvin Belgo already sounds intense... but what even is American Belgo? Is this a passport traffic jam in a pint?
Hop BroBasically, it's Belgian yeast character plus American hop expression. With Sauvin Belgo, you get Belgian yeast character and a crisp hop bite at the same time.
MugiWhoa. Then I need to ask about Pepepepepe, the Norwegian Pale Ale. That name alone is a tongue-twister tap!
Hop BroFair question. That idea often uses Norwegian-origin yeast for bright, fruity notes. Nerds might say kveik, but for normal humans it's basically hyperactive Nordic yeast.
MugiThat I can follow! And Seiten Raimei #2 is a West Coast IPA, Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, and there's even pineapple gose? One bar is doing world-tour levels!
Hop BroExactly. Gose is a style with light tartness and a touch of salinity, and pineapple makes it feel extra summery. Then you can slide into EL BAMP HAZY, Komagome Best Bitter, and Kurotobi #4 for a clean tasting-flight arc.
MugiTart, bitter, roasty, hoppy... that's too complete. Add the July 11 potato-chip dog and the later food events, and tonight's first stop is basically decided!
Hop BroThat's the move. Start with Sauvin Belgo for aroma, finish with Kurotobi #4, and maybe sneak in Yunosu Saison in the middle. Just reading this has my throat clocking in early.
