Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand lists Sauvin Belgo and six more on July 28
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Hon-Komagome announced its July 28 service with a seven-beer tap list. The post also notes Session IPA and Hazy IPA releases planned for early August.
Hop BroToday's stop is Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Hon-Komagome, Tokyo. On July 28 they're open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with 7 of 10 taps pouring.
MugiWait, 7 out of 10 taps means three are taking a nap? Why does that still sound weirdly exciting?
Hop BroBecause leading the lineup is Sauvin Belgo, a 6% American Belgo Style Ale. It's a very Hinomoto move: bold hops meeting Belgian character head-on.
MugiWhat is that! American Belgo Style Ale sounds like the U.S. and Belgium got stuck in the same glass.
Hop BroPretty much. The key is esters from Belgian yeast: fruity aromas from the yeast, layered with Sauvin-like hop notes.
MugiWhoa, if it gives off a white-wine kind of aroma, this beer has changed outfits three times already.
Hop BroAnd the rest is a seriously broad lineup: Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, Mashup IPA Ekuanot is a Belgian IPA, Rolling Lolly is an American IPA, plus Pineapple Gose, Komagome Best Bitter, and Kurotobi #4.
MugiThe names alone feel like an international summit. If I'm still a beginner, where do I enter without causing an incident?
Hop BroFor a first glass, Komagome Best Bitter is gentle at 4.5%, and Ryusui Soso #2 works too if you want crisp. An Italian pilsner is basically clean and snappy with a little extra hop aroma.
MugiAnd on top of that, you've got Sekiguchi on service, right? Beer, kaki-bee, dagashi, and zero pressure sounds dangerously comfortable.
Hop BroYep, and in early August they've got Session IPA and Hazy IPA coming, plus a potato-chip dog on August 1 and a Komagome geography talk on August 18. The taps should fill back in soon, and now I want a glass.
MugiThen at 5 p.m. we're checking tonight's first pour. I'm taking the Pineapple Gose, and you're absolutely getting Sauvin Belgo.
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, a brewpub in Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, announced its July 28 service hours as 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The post frames the day as a normal weekday service and says the tap list is slightly reduced for now, with a recovery coming soon.
Today’s on Tap
- Sauvin Belgo / American Belgo Style Ale, 6%
- Ryusui Sosou #2 / Italian Pilsner, 5.5%
- Mashup IPA Ekuanot / Belgian IPA, 6.5%
- Rolling Lolly / American IPA, 7.5%
- Pineapple Gose / Gose Style with pineapple, 5%
- Komagome Best Bitter / English Best Bitter, 4.5%
- Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout, 7%
Three of the ten tap lines are currently empty, but the brewery says Session IPA and Hazy IPA are scheduled to be released in early August. The lineup already covers a wide range, from hop-driven Belgian-style beer and Italian pilsner to best bitter and Belgian stout, making it easy to choose between crisp, refreshing pours and fuller-bodied options.
The venue is a compact brewpub within walking distance of Komagome Station, with beer at the center of the experience. Food is kept simple, with snack-style items such as kakinotane and dagashi, so the focus stays on the glass. The post also notes that Sekiguchi, a former caregiver, is on pouring duty.
The same post mentions upcoming taproom events, including Potechi Dog on August 1 and a Komagome local-history talk on August 18. It is the kind of place where a beer-first evening can still feel relaxed and a little playful.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's stop is Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Hon-Komagome, Tokyo. On July 28 they're open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with 7 of 10 taps pouring.
MugiWait, 7 out of 10 taps means three are taking a nap? Why does that still sound weirdly exciting?
Hop BroBecause leading the lineup is Sauvin Belgo, a 6% American Belgo Style Ale. It's a very Hinomoto move: bold hops meeting Belgian character head-on.
MugiWhat is that! American Belgo Style Ale sounds like the U.S. and Belgium got stuck in the same glass.
Hop BroPretty much. The key is esters from Belgian yeast: fruity aromas from the yeast, layered with Sauvin-like hop notes.
MugiWhoa, if it gives off a white-wine kind of aroma, this beer has changed outfits three times already.
Hop BroAnd the rest is a seriously broad lineup: Ryusui Soso #2 is an Italian Pilsner, Mashup IPA Ekuanot is a Belgian IPA, Rolling Lolly is an American IPA, plus Pineapple Gose, Komagome Best Bitter, and Kurotobi #4.
MugiThe names alone feel like an international summit. If I'm still a beginner, where do I enter without causing an incident?
Hop BroFor a first glass, Komagome Best Bitter is gentle at 4.5%, and Ryusui Soso #2 works too if you want crisp. An Italian pilsner is basically clean and snappy with a little extra hop aroma.
MugiAnd on top of that, you've got Sekiguchi on service, right? Beer, kaki-bee, dagashi, and zero pressure sounds dangerously comfortable.
Hop BroYep, and in early August they've got Session IPA and Hazy IPA coming, plus a potato-chip dog on August 1 and a Komagome geography talk on August 18. The taps should fill back in soon, and now I want a glass.
MugiThen at 5 p.m. we're checking tonight's first pour. I'm taking the Pineapple Gose, and you're absolutely getting Sauvin Belgo.
