GROW BREW HOUSE Taps “Toda Illumi” Alongside Six Distinct Beers
GROW BREW HOUSE, a brewpub in Nishikawaguchi, Saitama, has tapped “Toda Illumi,” a pale ale brewed with Champagne yeast and fruit-forward hops. The current lineup also includes a Hazy IPA, pilsner, brown ale, porter, and yuzu saison.
Hop BroGROW BREW HOUSE in Nishi-Kawaguchi has tapped a new beer inspired by Toda’s illuminations: Toda Illumi is now on tap!
MugiWhat?! Are we drinking an illumination? Does the beer glow?
Hop BroNot literally, sadly! But champagne yeast and fruity hops give this HOPPY Pale Ale a bright, refreshing character.
MugiChampagne yeast? Is that the yeast that makes bubbles go wild? It works in beer too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Yeast turns sugar into alcohol and aroma, and champagne yeast can make the finish feel clean and elegant. Think light but aroma-packed!
MugiWow! Toda Illumi is 5% ABV, with white-grape and citrus aromas plus an oily peel-like note. That sounds very grown-up!
Hop Bro“Oily” does not mean greasy—it means the aroma has some weight and peel-like depth. Malt notes make it a complex pale ale rather than simply a light one.
MugiAnd there are six taps! Heiji Hazy IPA must be the cloudy, juicy one, right?
Hop BroExactly! There’s also Yuki-ai Dry Hopd Pils, Yoi no Chamekke Brown Ale, NK.BLACK PORTER, and the yuzu-infused Kamine Saison Yuzu.
MugiFrom refreshing beers to dark ones, it’s a whole tap-list adventure! I want to toast with Toda Illumi and try them all!
Hop BroPerfect. Check the current taps at the Nishi-Kawaguchi brewpub, then let’s taste all six beers tonight!
A six-beer lineup in Nishikawaguchi
GROW BREW HOUSE, a brewpub in Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi, has released “Toda Illumi,” a beer inspired by the annual illumination event in Toda. The beer is brewed with Champagne yeast and balanced with fruity hops for a bright, refreshing profile.
Despite its light body, the beer is described as flavorful, with white grape and citrus aromas, an oily fruit-peel character, and occasional malt notes. Its layered profile should appeal to drinkers who enjoy pale ales with both hop expression and malt depth.
The tap list features six beers: “Toda Illumi HOPPY Pale Ale” at 5% ABV, “Heiji Hazy IPA” at 5%, “Yukiai Dry Hopd Pils” at 5%, “Yoi no Chamekke Brawn Ale” at 4%, “NK.BLACK PORTER” at 5%, and “Kamine Saison Yuzu Fruits Saison” at 6%.
The selection moves from hop-forward pale and hazy styles to a brown ale, porter, and yuzu saison, making it well suited to a casual tasting flight. Guests can begin with Toda Illumi, then explore the darker and more expressive options depending on their mood.
GROW BREW HOUSE offers house-brewed beer in the Kawaguchi area. Tap availability may change, so guests should check the latest information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGROW BREW HOUSE in Nishi-Kawaguchi has tapped a new beer inspired by Toda’s illuminations: Toda Illumi is now on tap!
MugiWhat?! Are we drinking an illumination? Does the beer glow?
Hop BroNot literally, sadly! But champagne yeast and fruity hops give this HOPPY Pale Ale a bright, refreshing character.
MugiChampagne yeast? Is that the yeast that makes bubbles go wild? It works in beer too?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Yeast turns sugar into alcohol and aroma, and champagne yeast can make the finish feel clean and elegant. Think light but aroma-packed!
MugiWow! Toda Illumi is 5% ABV, with white-grape and citrus aromas plus an oily peel-like note. That sounds very grown-up!
Hop Bro“Oily” does not mean greasy—it means the aroma has some weight and peel-like depth. Malt notes make it a complex pale ale rather than simply a light one.
MugiAnd there are six taps! Heiji Hazy IPA must be the cloudy, juicy one, right?
Hop BroExactly! There’s also Yuki-ai Dry Hopd Pils, Yoi no Chamekke Brown Ale, NK.BLACK PORTER, and the yuzu-infused Kamine Saison Yuzu.
MugiFrom refreshing beers to dark ones, it’s a whole tap-list adventure! I want to toast with Toda Illumi and try them all!
Hop BroPerfect. Check the current taps at the Nishi-Kawaguchi brewpub, then let’s taste all six beers tonight!
