Hop Gear Brewing to Set Up a Booth at the "Respirro Curry & Burger Festival" on March 20
It has been announced that Hop Gear Brewing, a craft brewery in Honjo, Saitama, is scheduled to set up a booth at the "Respirro Curry & Burger Festival" on March 20 (the Spring Equinox). The venue is Heiwa Park, and it is set to offer four draft beers (planned), making it a promising opportunity to enjoy a tasting comparison.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hop Gear Brewing from Honjo, Saitama, is scheduled to set up a booth at the "Respirro Curry & Burger Festival" on March 20! The venue is Heiwa Park, from 10:00 to 16:00, with four draft beers (planned) on offer!
MugiWhat!? Curry, burgers, and craft beer all at the same time!? That's already a win!
Hop BroAnd Hop Gear has a pretty wide range of styles. They make IPA, Kölsch, Saison, and Belgian Wit, so you can expect some easy-drinking options too.
MugiWhat is that! Styles sound like a spell... what's the difference between Kölsch and Saison?
Hop BroIn short, Kölsch is light and crisp, while Saison is a little spicy with a bright, lively aroma. IPA is the star style, with hops bursting in the aroma.
MugiOhhh! Then I'll start with a Kölsch to warm up, and finish by cranking up the energy with an IPA!
Hop BroPerfect. Hop Gear started brewing in March 2021, and it's a brewery with a strong local feel, even making happoshu with coffee adjuncts and 'Amarin' strawberries from Saitama Prefecture.
MugiStrawberry beer!? If I ran into that at a curry festival, my brain would short-circuit, but I'm super curious!
Hop BroThe announcement came from an Instagram post on February 10. There'll also be food, goods, and relaxation on the day, and the parking info says Hanyu City Hall, so let's keep that in mind.
MugiAll set! Let's compare four brews and loop endlessly on curry and burgers!
Hop BroIt's settled. On the Spring Equinox, let's toast at Heiwa Park with Hop Gear's draft beer in hand!
An Instagram post by Roman Shokudo Curry (published on February 10, 2026 at 10:16) introduced Hop Gear Brewing's booth information. According to the post, the event is scheduled for March 20 (the Spring Equinox) as "Respirro Curry & Burger Festival".
Event Overview (Post Information)
- Venue: Heiwa Park
- Time: 10:00-16:00
- Parking: Hanyu City Hall
- Hop Gear Brewing offerings: 4 draft beers (planned)
The lineup includes curry shops, burger shops, sweets and drinks, goods, and relaxation booths, making it a one-day event that draws attention as a chance to enjoy food and craft beer together.
Background on Hop Gear Brewing
Hop Gear Brewing is a brewery based in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture. Its official website says it was launched by beer lovers and began brewing after obtaining a happoshu manufacturing license in March 2021. In addition to IPA, Kölsch, Saison, and Belgian Wit, it also produces happoshu that combines local ingredients with a variety of styles, such as coffee adjuncts and "Amarin," a strawberry grown in Saitama Prefecture.
This booth announcement also introduces the brewery as offering everything from hop-forward IPAs to easy-drinking styles, so it looks like a good place to experience the range of beers Hop Gear makes on draft. If you visit the event, it would be worth comparing the different offerings and getting a feel for the character of this small-scale brewery from Saitama.
Sources:
- Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUjwLPekp3r/
- Official website: https://www.hopgear.beer/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Hop Gear Brewing from Honjo, Saitama, is scheduled to set up a booth at the "Respirro Curry & Burger Festival" on March 20! The venue is Heiwa Park, from 10:00 to 16:00, with four draft beers (planned) on offer!
MugiWhat!? Curry, burgers, and craft beer all at the same time!? That's already a win!
Hop BroAnd Hop Gear has a pretty wide range of styles. They make IPA, Kölsch, Saison, and Belgian Wit, so you can expect some easy-drinking options too.
MugiWhat is that! Styles sound like a spell... what's the difference between Kölsch and Saison?
Hop BroIn short, Kölsch is light and crisp, while Saison is a little spicy with a bright, lively aroma. IPA is the star style, with hops bursting in the aroma.
MugiOhhh! Then I'll start with a Kölsch to warm up, and finish by cranking up the energy with an IPA!
Hop BroPerfect. Hop Gear started brewing in March 2021, and it's a brewery with a strong local feel, even making happoshu with coffee adjuncts and 'Amarin' strawberries from Saitama Prefecture.
MugiStrawberry beer!? If I ran into that at a curry festival, my brain would short-circuit, but I'm super curious!
Hop BroThe announcement came from an Instagram post on February 10. There'll also be food, goods, and relaxation on the day, and the parking info says Hanyu City Hall, so let's keep that in mind.
MugiAll set! Let's compare four brews and loop endlessly on curry and burgers!
Hop BroIt's settled. On the Spring Equinox, let's toast at Heiwa Park with Hop Gear's draft beer in hand!
