Nomendo Brew Stand opens three new taps on July 23, including rebrewed “Rasen”
Nomendo Brew Stand in Koshigaya, Saitama opened three taps on July 23. Its popular house beer “Rasen” returned as a rebrewed refresh, alongside a saison and a fruit ale.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nomendo Brew Stand today. On July 23, they opened three fresh taps at once, and their popular beer "Rasen" came back as a rebrewed renewal.
MugiWhat! Three new taps at once sounds like a full-on festival! And a beer called "Rasen" already sounds like it should be spinning in the glass!
Hop BroIt really has main-character energy. Rasen is a West Coast IPA at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU, built to show off a sharp, defined hop profile.
MugiHold on, 50 IBU suddenly feels like science class. Does that mean bitter? strong? or just your excitement level?
Hop BroIf it measured my excitement, it would always be 120. IBU is basically a bitterness scale, and 50 means a crisp IPA-style bite without going totally overboard.
MugiOhh, got it! So it is not just bitter for the sake of it. And with Mugineko Punch Saison plus "Shonan Gold," you can really pick by mood.
Hop BroThat is the smart part. They center the lineup on their house-brewed Rasen, then add Vector Brewing's saison and a fruit ale for an easy tasting flight kind of setup.
MugiAnd it is only a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station, right? A perfect after-work stop. Standing service means you can drop in fast, and even a full house sounds manageable.
Hop BroAnother great detail: they became Koshigaya's first brewery after getting their brewing license in January 2024. You can bounce between house beer and guest beer, and they do takeout too.
MugiAnd the release happened on Taisho, the hottest day of the year, which makes it made for hot weather. Do I start refreshing with Shonan Gold or go straight for Rasen? My brain is debating.
Hop BroThat debate should happen on-site. They were pouring from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. last order, and I would absolutely start with the renewed Rasen before making any further decisions.
MugiDecision made. I want Shonan Gold first, then I am chasing Rasen right after. I want a glass right now and I am not being reasonable about it!
Nomendo Brew Stand is a craft-beer specialist in Koshigaya, Saitama, about a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station. The brewery obtained its brewing license in January 2024 and describes itself as the city’s first brewery. The taproom is mainly standing-room service, with house beers and guest beers rotating through the bar.
On July 23, the brewery announced a “TODAY'S NEW TAP” update and planned to open three taps from 15:00 to 22:30 last order. The post also noted that the date fell on the hottest day of the year in Japan, and invited guests to stop by for an easy drink.
The headline beer of the day was “Rasen,” a popular Nomendo original returning as a rebrewed refresh. It was listed as a West Coast IPA at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU. The lineup also included “Mane Neko Punch,” a saison from Vector Brewing at 5.0%, and “Super Shonan Gold,” a fruit ale at 5.0%.
The update fits Nomendo Brew Stand’s usual approach: house-brewed beer at the center, with outside breweries adding contrast in style and flavor. For beer fans in and around Koshigaya, it is the kind of taproom news worth tracking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nomendo Brew Stand today. On July 23, they opened three fresh taps at once, and their popular beer "Rasen" came back as a rebrewed renewal.
MugiWhat! Three new taps at once sounds like a full-on festival! And a beer called "Rasen" already sounds like it should be spinning in the glass!
Hop BroIt really has main-character energy. Rasen is a West Coast IPA at 6.0% ABV and 50 IBU, built to show off a sharp, defined hop profile.
MugiHold on, 50 IBU suddenly feels like science class. Does that mean bitter? strong? or just your excitement level?
Hop BroIf it measured my excitement, it would always be 120. IBU is basically a bitterness scale, and 50 means a crisp IPA-style bite without going totally overboard.
MugiOhh, got it! So it is not just bitter for the sake of it. And with Mugineko Punch Saison plus "Shonan Gold," you can really pick by mood.
Hop BroThat is the smart part. They center the lineup on their house-brewed Rasen, then add Vector Brewing's saison and a fruit ale for an easy tasting flight kind of setup.
MugiAnd it is only a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station, right? A perfect after-work stop. Standing service means you can drop in fast, and even a full house sounds manageable.
Hop BroAnother great detail: they became Koshigaya's first brewery after getting their brewing license in January 2024. You can bounce between house beer and guest beer, and they do takeout too.
MugiAnd the release happened on Taisho, the hottest day of the year, which makes it made for hot weather. Do I start refreshing with Shonan Gold or go straight for Rasen? My brain is debating.
Hop BroThat debate should happen on-site. They were pouring from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. last order, and I would absolutely start with the renewed Rasen before making any further decisions.
MugiDecision made. I want Shonan Gold first, then I am chasing Rasen right after. I want a glass right now and I am not being reasonable about it!
