Mizonokuchi Brewery serves limited-draft 'TOMATO' tomato lager with Kidokoro Farm produce
Mizonokuchi Brewery in Kawasaki has started pouring 'TOMATO,' a collaboration beer made with tomatoes from Kidokoro Farm. The 6.4% tomato lager is available only on draft and in limited quantities at the taproom.
Hop BroI've got a fresh one from Mizonokuchi Brewery today. Their taproom is pouring 'TOMATO,' a draft-only beer made with tomatoes from Kidokoro Farm.
MugiWait, tomato in beer is a real thing? My salad is about to file a complaint!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It's a Tomato Lager at 6.4% ABV, and they used about 40kg of tomatoes for the collab.
MugiForty kilos? Wow! But Saaz and Motueka sound less like hops and more like boss characters.
Hop BroThey're hop varieties, not villains. Saaz brings gentle spice, Motueka adds citrus, and together they dial back the greenness so the tomato umami stays clean.
MugiOhhh, so it's not like drinking soup. It's more like soft tomato sweetness drifting in at the end?
Hop BroExactly. The brewer notes say the malt and tomato umami layer together with a fruity finish, while lager-style crispness keeps the whole thing light.
MugiThat sounds dangerously drinkable. And a local microbrewery started by restaurant people in Mizonokuchi? That has great neighborhood energy.
Hop BroYep, and the attached taproom has up to 13 taps, so fresh house beer and guest pours are part of the whole appeal.
MugiHold on, no cans at all? Draft only means I can't stash one in my fridge for later!
Hop BroRight, and it's until the keg kicks, so once it's gone, it's gone. The local connection with Kidokoro Farm makes the collab even better.
MugiThat settles it, I want a glass now. Hop bro, let's go inspect this tomato-lager alliance in person!
Mizonokuchi Brewery, based in Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, has begun serving a new draft beer called TOMATO at its taproom. The beer is a Tomato Lager at 6.4% ABV, brewed with Saaz and Motueka hops and about 40 kg of tomatoes from Kidokoro Farm.
According to the brewery note, the beer layers malt sweetness with tomato character and leaves a fruity finish. The staff note describes a clean, clear-drinking lager with gentle tomato sweetness and umami, while avoiding the green, vegetal notes some drinkers might expect. The result is presented as a light, approachable lager with the tomato character folded in naturally.
Mizonokuchi Brewery is a microbrewery founded by food and beverage professionals in the Mizonokuchi area. Its brewery-adjacent taproom offers up to 13 taps, including fresh house beer and guest pours. This release connects that local setup with a limited collaboration from Kidokoro Farm. The beer is draft-only, not canned, and will be available until it runs out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a fresh one from Mizonokuchi Brewery today. Their taproom is pouring 'TOMATO,' a draft-only beer made with tomatoes from Kidokoro Farm.
MugiWait, tomato in beer is a real thing? My salad is about to file a complaint!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. It's a Tomato Lager at 6.4% ABV, and they used about 40kg of tomatoes for the collab.
MugiForty kilos? Wow! But Saaz and Motueka sound less like hops and more like boss characters.
Hop BroThey're hop varieties, not villains. Saaz brings gentle spice, Motueka adds citrus, and together they dial back the greenness so the tomato umami stays clean.
MugiOhhh, so it's not like drinking soup. It's more like soft tomato sweetness drifting in at the end?
Hop BroExactly. The brewer notes say the malt and tomato umami layer together with a fruity finish, while lager-style crispness keeps the whole thing light.
MugiThat sounds dangerously drinkable. And a local microbrewery started by restaurant people in Mizonokuchi? That has great neighborhood energy.
Hop BroYep, and the attached taproom has up to 13 taps, so fresh house beer and guest pours are part of the whole appeal.
MugiHold on, no cans at all? Draft only means I can't stash one in my fridge for later!
Hop BroRight, and it's until the keg kicks, so once it's gone, it's gone. The local connection with Kidokoro Farm makes the collab even better.
MugiThat settles it, I want a glass now. Hop bro, let's go inspect this tomato-lager alliance in person!
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