Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand updates its June 22 tap list with nine beers
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Tokyo, posted its June 22 service update. The lineup includes nine house beers, from Sauvin Belgo and ぺーぺーぺー to 晴天雷鳴 #2 and Yunosu Saison.
Hop BroToday’s nine-tap lineup is worth talking about; Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand posted its June 22 list, and the range runs neatly from light pours to dark ones.
MugiWait, the beer names are wild. Sauvin Belgo, Pe-pe-pe, Seiten Raimei #2... I’m already grinning and I haven’t even ordered yet!
Hop BroThat’s part of the fun, and the lineup is serious too: Sauvin Belgo is an American Belgo Style Ale, Pe-pe-pe is a Norwegian Pale Ale, and Yunosu Saison is a yuzu sour saison.
MugiHold on, what does hop definition even mean? Do hops have a side profile now!?
Hop BroIn a way, yes. In a West Coast IPA like Seiten Raimei #2, the bitterness and aroma show up with clean edges, so even at 7.5%, the crisp bitter snap is the main event.
MugiOhhh! Then I need to ask about Yunosu Saison too. If it’s sour meets saison, what is my mouth supposed to do with that?
Hop BroA saison usually drinks light and dry, and when you layer in yuzu acidity, Yunosu Saison becomes a refreshment machine of a beer.
MugiThat sounds built for hot weather! And then Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, Komagome Best Bitter is 4.5%, and Kurotobi #4 is a Belgian Stout... the range is ridiculous!
Hop BroExactly. It moves from pale to dark with purpose, the low-stock Komagome Brown adds tension, and even tap six being empty feels dramatic. The tasting flow is smart.
MugiYou turning an empty tap into a plot twist is extremely on-brand. But the whole craft-beer-only setup, with snacks like kaki-bee and dagashi, gives it a beer-first vibe I really love.
Hop BroWith the June 27-28 tapas plan, a July music event, and even a doteyaki pop-up coming, it feels like the kind of place where watching the taps rotate is half the fun. It makes me want a pint in Hon-Komagome.
MugiSame! I’d start with Yunosu Saison, move to Seiten Raimei #2, and finish with Kurotobi #4. At this point I want a glass now!
Today's taps
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo, posted its June 22 schedule. Weekday service runs from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with Wednesdays closed. On this day, nine house beers are listed on tap, covering a wide range of styles from crisp and hop-forward to dark and roasty.
- Sauvin Belgo / American Belgo Style Ale, 6%
- ぺーぺーぺー / Norwegian Pale Ale, 5.5%
- 晴天雷鳴 #2 / West Coast IPA, 7.5%
- 流水草々 #2 / Italian Pilsner, 5.5%
- Yunosu Saison / Yuzu Sour Saison, 6%
- Tap 6 is open
- 駒込Brown / Brown Saison, 6% (low stock)
- 駒込Best Bitter / English Best Bitter, 4.5%
- EL BAMP HAZY / Hazy IPA, 7%
- 黒鳶 #4 / Belgian Stout, 7%
The list moves from a West Coast IPA with clear hop character to a yuzu-driven sour saison, a gentle English Best Bitter, and a Belgian stout to finish. The low-stock note on 駒込Brown suggests the lineup is actively rotating, which fits a brewery bar that keeps the taps moving.
The venue describes itself as a place for craft beer only, and its regular food offering is minimal, centered on snacks like Kaki-Pi and dagashi. That makes it a spot where the beer lineup itself is the main attraction rather than a full meal service. The same post also previews upcoming pop-ups, including tapas on June 27-28 and other food and music events in July.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s nine-tap lineup is worth talking about; Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand posted its June 22 list, and the range runs neatly from light pours to dark ones.
MugiWait, the beer names are wild. Sauvin Belgo, Pe-pe-pe, Seiten Raimei #2... I’m already grinning and I haven’t even ordered yet!
Hop BroThat’s part of the fun, and the lineup is serious too: Sauvin Belgo is an American Belgo Style Ale, Pe-pe-pe is a Norwegian Pale Ale, and Yunosu Saison is a yuzu sour saison.
MugiHold on, what does hop definition even mean? Do hops have a side profile now!?
Hop BroIn a way, yes. In a West Coast IPA like Seiten Raimei #2, the bitterness and aroma show up with clean edges, so even at 7.5%, the crisp bitter snap is the main event.
MugiOhhh! Then I need to ask about Yunosu Saison too. If it’s sour meets saison, what is my mouth supposed to do with that?
Hop BroA saison usually drinks light and dry, and when you layer in yuzu acidity, Yunosu Saison becomes a refreshment machine of a beer.
MugiThat sounds built for hot weather! And then Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, Komagome Best Bitter is 4.5%, and Kurotobi #4 is a Belgian Stout... the range is ridiculous!
Hop BroExactly. It moves from pale to dark with purpose, the low-stock Komagome Brown adds tension, and even tap six being empty feels dramatic. The tasting flow is smart.
MugiYou turning an empty tap into a plot twist is extremely on-brand. But the whole craft-beer-only setup, with snacks like kaki-bee and dagashi, gives it a beer-first vibe I really love.
Hop BroWith the June 27-28 tapas plan, a July music event, and even a doteyaki pop-up coming, it feels like the kind of place where watching the taps rotate is half the fun. It makes me want a pint in Hon-Komagome.
MugiSame! I’d start with Yunosu Saison, move to Seiten Raimei #2, and finish with Kurotobi #4. At this point I want a glass now!
