Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand releases April 20 tap list, with 9 house beers and 2 collaboration brews on tap
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, the brewpub in Komagome, Tokyo, has released its tap list for Monday, April 20. The lineup includes house-made pale ale and saison, plus a collaboration with Sanriku Beer, and the venue will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. that day.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the tap list from Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, the brewpub in Komagome, Tokyo. On Monday, April 20, they’re lining up nine house beers and two collaboration beers.
MugiWhoa, nine house beers is a lot! And there are collabs too? That sounds like the kind of place where choosing is fun before you even order!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid. From a NZ pale ale like Kohatu Pale Ale to saison, brown, and stout, the range is pretty broad.
MugiHey, what exactly is a NZ pale ale? Does that mean beer from New Zealand? Like something that makes you feel like you’re traveling?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a pale ale with a hop-forward character, where the aroma of New Zealand hops takes center stage. The hop aroma can come off citrusy or tropical, so it’s the kind of beer that’s fun even from the nose.
MugiOhh! Then what about Yunosu Saison? Does that one have yuzu in it? The name already sounds refreshing, and I’m curious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a sour saison with the tartness of yuzu, and the lightness plus that crisp edge should feel great. When saison dryness meets citrus, it goes down easy.
MugiWow, and Black Sheep Ale and White Sheep Ale sound adorable! When sheep are lined up like that, it suddenly feels like a farm!
Hop BroThat’s the Sanriku Beer collaboration. It’s fun that the Sanriku Beer collab lines up a Black IPA and a Belgian Hazy IPA. The black beer brings roasted notes, while the white one has that hazy, juicy contrast.
MugiI get it, comparing the dark beers and juicy beers would make the differences really clear! But honestly, I still don’t really know how to enjoy a brewpub.
Hop BroOn weekdays they’re open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the fun part is chasing the fresh rotating drafts. Since they open at 5:00 p.m., grabbing your first drink after work is the right move too.
MugiThen I’m going in for my first drink in Komagome! I want to wander around Hinomoto trying to decide, and then make a huge fuss over whether to go black or white together!
The brewpub "Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand," located in Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, posted its business hours and tap list for Monday, April 20 on Instagram. It is open on weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Wednesdays closed. The post says "open as usual today" and "new beer on tap soon," inviting guests to enjoy fresh rotating draft beer inside.
Tap lineup for the day
- Kohatu Pale Ale / NZ Pale Ale 5.5%
- (Low stock) DH Red Ale / Dry Hopped Red Ale 5.5%
- Ryusui Soso / Italian Pilsner 5.5%
- Yunosu Saison / Yuzu Sour Saison 6%
- Black IPA a.k.a. Black Sheep Ale / Black IPA 7% (Sanriku Beer collaboration)
- Komagome Brown / Brown Saison 6%
- Komagome Best Bitter / English Best Bitter 4.5%
- Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. White Sheep Ale / Belgian Hazy IPA 6.5% (Sanriku Beer collaboration)
- Kurodori #4 / Belgian Stout 7%
The lineup spans a wide range, from the NZ pale ale with its hop aroma, to the yuzu-infused sour saison, an English-style Best Bitter, and a Belgian stout. It brings together everything from a light, easy-drinking pint to fuller-bodied dark beers, and the differences should become more apparent the further you drink. The collaboration beers, "Black Sheep Ale" and "White Sheep Ale," are listed as pairings with Sanriku Beer.
POP-UPs planned alongside the tap list
The post also announced upcoming taproom events, including "Beer and Records" on Sunday, April 19, and "Seasonal Ingredient Tapas" on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26. Part of the appeal of this brewery-adjacent space is being able to follow the day-by-day beer selection and events together. If you're looking for your first drink in Komagome, this day's tap list is one to check.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is the tap list from Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, the brewpub in Komagome, Tokyo. On Monday, April 20, they’re lining up nine house beers and two collaboration beers.
MugiWhoa, nine house beers is a lot! And there are collabs too? That sounds like the kind of place where choosing is fun before you even order!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid. From a NZ pale ale like Kohatu Pale Ale to saison, brown, and stout, the range is pretty broad.
MugiHey, what exactly is a NZ pale ale? Does that mean beer from New Zealand? Like something that makes you feel like you’re traveling?
Hop BroBasically, it’s a pale ale with a hop-forward character, where the aroma of New Zealand hops takes center stage. The hop aroma can come off citrusy or tropical, so it’s the kind of beer that’s fun even from the nose.
MugiOhh! Then what about Yunosu Saison? Does that one have yuzu in it? The name already sounds refreshing, and I’m curious!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a sour saison with the tartness of yuzu, and the lightness plus that crisp edge should feel great. When saison dryness meets citrus, it goes down easy.
MugiWow, and Black Sheep Ale and White Sheep Ale sound adorable! When sheep are lined up like that, it suddenly feels like a farm!
Hop BroThat’s the Sanriku Beer collaboration. It’s fun that the Sanriku Beer collab lines up a Black IPA and a Belgian Hazy IPA. The black beer brings roasted notes, while the white one has that hazy, juicy contrast.
MugiI get it, comparing the dark beers and juicy beers would make the differences really clear! But honestly, I still don’t really know how to enjoy a brewpub.
Hop BroOn weekdays they’re open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the fun part is chasing the fresh rotating drafts. Since they open at 5:00 p.m., grabbing your first drink after work is the right move too.
MugiThen I’m going in for my first drink in Komagome! I want to wander around Hinomoto trying to decide, and then make a huge fuss over whether to go black or white together!
