Hinomoto Brewing Taps New Shimmei Pils and Nine More Beers
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Tokyo, opens from 5 p.m. on October 8, 2026, with a tap list spanning lagers, IPAs, a gose, a bitter, and a Belgian stout, including the new Shimmei Pils.
Hop BroHinmoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is pouring ten taps from 5 p.m. on October 8, including the new Shinmei Pils.
MugiWhat? From lagers to stouts, ten kinds? My plan to have only one is already doomed!
Hop BroThe highlight is Shinmei Pils, a 6% West Coast Pilsner. It pairs crisp pilsner character with a noticeable hop presence.
MugiA West Coast Pilsner? What is that! A pilsner from California? Does it contain sea breeze?
Hop BroProbably no sea breeze. Think of a clean traditional lager boosted with bright hoppy character, like a West Coast IPA.
MugiOoh! Easy to drink but aromatic too—my first pint is chosen!
Hop BroFor IPA fans, there is hazy Saburosan Hazy, roasty Yoiyo IPA, and a Belgian IPA with expressive yeast: Mashup IPA Ekuanot.
Mugi“Belgian yeast” suddenly sounds like a lab! Can my palate notice yeast-driven nuance?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Yeast is the microorganism that ferments beer, and Belgian strains can create soft fruity spice notes.
MugiGot it! I want the tart pineapple gose, but the rich Kurotobi #4 sounds impossible to skip too. I need another stomach!
Hop BroAnd a sour ale with raspberry, blackberry, rosemary, and cacao husk is kegged and coming very soon. Another reason to return!
MugiWeekdays run 5 to 11 p.m., with kaki-pea snacks and dagashi in Honkomagome—perfect! I want a tasting flight tonight, Hop Bro!
Hop BroDone. We’ll toast with Shinmei Pils, then follow our moods through the taps. Let the craft-beer-first evening begin!
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, a brewpub in Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo, will operate as usual on Thursday, October 8, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The tap list features the newly listed Shimmei Pils, a 6% West Coast Pilsner. Guests can also choose Amber Lager, a 5.5% dry-hopped amber lager, or Little Thing, a 4.5% dry-hopped session ale.
The IPA selection includes Saburo Hazy at 7%, Yoiyo IPA at 7.5%, and Mashup IPA Ekuanot at 6.5%. Each takes a different route: a hazy IPA, a dark Black IPA, and a Belgian IPA highlighting Ekuanot hops.
For something more distinctive, Pineapple Gose brings tropical fruit character at 5%. Best Bitter offers a more restrained 4.5% English-style option, while Kurotobi #4 delivers a richer finish as a 7% Belgian stout.
The brewery also announced that a sour ale is being prepared with raspberry, blackberry, rosemary, and cacao husk supplied by Rodyk Chocolate. It is expected to be released soon.
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and public holidays, closing on Wednesdays. The compact brewpub focuses on craft beer, with simple snacks such as kaki-pea and dagashi available during regular service.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHinmoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is pouring ten taps from 5 p.m. on October 8, including the new Shinmei Pils.
MugiWhat? From lagers to stouts, ten kinds? My plan to have only one is already doomed!
Hop BroThe highlight is Shinmei Pils, a 6% West Coast Pilsner. It pairs crisp pilsner character with a noticeable hop presence.
MugiA West Coast Pilsner? What is that! A pilsner from California? Does it contain sea breeze?
Hop BroProbably no sea breeze. Think of a clean traditional lager boosted with bright hoppy character, like a West Coast IPA.
MugiOoh! Easy to drink but aromatic too—my first pint is chosen!
Hop BroFor IPA fans, there is hazy Saburosan Hazy, roasty Yoiyo IPA, and a Belgian IPA with expressive yeast: Mashup IPA Ekuanot.
Mugi“Belgian yeast” suddenly sounds like a lab! Can my palate notice yeast-driven nuance?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Yeast is the microorganism that ferments beer, and Belgian strains can create soft fruity spice notes.
MugiGot it! I want the tart pineapple gose, but the rich Kurotobi #4 sounds impossible to skip too. I need another stomach!
Hop BroAnd a sour ale with raspberry, blackberry, rosemary, and cacao husk is kegged and coming very soon. Another reason to return!
MugiWeekdays run 5 to 11 p.m., with kaki-pea snacks and dagashi in Honkomagome—perfect! I want a tasting flight tonight, Hop Bro!
Hop BroDone. We’ll toast with Shinmei Pils, then follow our moods through the taps. Let the craft-beer-first evening begin!
