Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand refreshes 10 taps on April 4, featuring Kohatu Pale Ale and Kurotobi #4
On April 4, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand released its tap information for Saturday service. With 10 beers on tap, including Kohatu Pale Ale, Yuzu Sour Saison, and Kurotobi #4, the lineup offers a chance to enjoy mostly Japanese craft beer in Komagome.
Hop BroToday, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand's 10-tap update is pretty exciting.
MugiWhoa, 10 different beers on tap? I’m so happy you can drink that much in Komagome!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a brewpub serving only Japanese craft beer, the individuality of the lineup really stands out.
MugiBut Kohatu Pale Ale and Yuzu Sour Saison, etc. — isn’t that a lot of information just from the names?
Hop BroFirst, Kohatu Pale Ale is a brisk pale ale with aromatic NZ hops, and Yuzu Sour Saison is the kind that’s fun for its yuzu tartness and the saison’s dry... no, rather, its refreshing fermentation character.
MugiWait, did you just suddenly say fun fermentation character? So basically it’s a crisp style?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it has playful layers of aroma and acidity. And there’s also saison-style beers like Sauvin Belgo Brut and even the Italian Pilsner Ryusuisousou, so the drinking profile spans a wide range.
MugiWow, the dark beers are interesting too! Kurotobi #4 and Black IPA sound strong just from the names!
Hop BroThose are the two dark-beer headliners. Kurohitsuji no Ale is a Black IPA, and Kurotobi #4 is a Belgian Stout, so even though they’re both dark, it’s interesting to compare their roasty character and the yeast-driven aromas.
MugiMakes sense, that sounds fun to compare! And with Komagome Brown and Komagome Best Bitter too, the local feel of the place is perfect.
Hop BroExactly. Even if it’s raining, the nice thing is being able to switch from hanami mood to a local Komagome pint.
MugiAnd the next day is Chili Chili Sunday, right? This makes me want to go over the whole weekend and drink while snacking on Kaki no Tane!
Hop BroThat’s the plan, then: tap-hopping on April 4, chili con carne to wrap it up on April 5, and a leisurely drinking session in Komagome.
April 4 Tap Lineup
The Brewpub Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Tokyo, updated its service information for Saturday, April 4. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Wednesdays closed. On weekdays it operates 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. In the post, after keg cleaning was finished, it was introduced as a “normal day today,” inviting people to spend a relaxed day enjoying local Komagome beer.
The day’s taps include 10 beers with a wide range of styles, such as the brisk NZ Pale Ale "Kohatu Pale Ale," the reddish "DH Red Ale," the saison-style "Sauvin Belgo Brut," the Italian Pilsner "Ryusuisousou," and the yuzu-infused "Yuzu Sour Saison." Rather than focusing on a single heavy pour, the lineup lets you work through aroma, acidity, and hop character one by one.
The darker selections include "Black IPA a.k.a. Kurohitsuji no Ale" and "Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout," alongside "Komagome Brown" and "Komagome Best Bitter," giving the menu a distinctly local feel with beers named after the area. The hazy-style "Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. Shirohitsuji no Ale" is a collaboration with Sanriku Beer, and together with Kurohitsuji no Ale, which is also labeled as a collaboration, it highlights the connections between breweries.
About the Taproom
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is a brewpub that serves only domestic craft beer. The food menu centers on Kaki no Tane peanuts and dagashi snacks, making it less of a place for a full meal and more of a taproom built around beer. In its post, it also suggested spending a slow day with local Komagome beer on a rainy day when hanami would be difficult.
The next day, Sunday, April 5, is also set to feature Chili Chili Sunday as a chili con carne day, so there is another reason to stop by across the weekend. For anyone in the Komagome area who wants to compare house-brewed beers across different styles, this is an update worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand's 10-tap update is pretty exciting.
MugiWhoa, 10 different beers on tap? I’m so happy you can drink that much in Komagome!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a brewpub serving only Japanese craft beer, the individuality of the lineup really stands out.
MugiBut Kohatu Pale Ale and Yuzu Sour Saison, etc. — isn’t that a lot of information just from the names?
Hop BroFirst, Kohatu Pale Ale is a brisk pale ale with aromatic NZ hops, and Yuzu Sour Saison is the kind that’s fun for its yuzu tartness and the saison’s dry... no, rather, its refreshing fermentation character.
MugiWait, did you just suddenly say fun fermentation character? So basically it’s a crisp style?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it has playful layers of aroma and acidity. And there’s also saison-style beers like Sauvin Belgo Brut and even the Italian Pilsner Ryusuisousou, so the drinking profile spans a wide range.
MugiWow, the dark beers are interesting too! Kurotobi #4 and Black IPA sound strong just from the names!
Hop BroThose are the two dark-beer headliners. Kurohitsuji no Ale is a Black IPA, and Kurotobi #4 is a Belgian Stout, so even though they’re both dark, it’s interesting to compare their roasty character and the yeast-driven aromas.
MugiMakes sense, that sounds fun to compare! And with Komagome Brown and Komagome Best Bitter too, the local feel of the place is perfect.
Hop BroExactly. Even if it’s raining, the nice thing is being able to switch from hanami mood to a local Komagome pint.
MugiAnd the next day is Chili Chili Sunday, right? This makes me want to go over the whole weekend and drink while snacking on Kaki no Tane!
Hop BroThat’s the plan, then: tap-hopping on April 4, chili con carne to wrap it up on April 5, and a leisurely drinking session in Komagome.
