Nomendo Brew Stand releases two anniversary beers for its third year
Nomendo Brew Stand in Koshigaya, Saitama, marked its third anniversary on August 4 and introduced two anniversary beers on Instagram: KURETSU, a W-IPA, and KEISOU, an onion-and-cardamom spice ale.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nomendo Brewstand's 3rd anniversary today. They released two anniversary beers, and both are seriously bold.
MugiWhat! Two anniversary beers already sounds extravagant. Even the names feel like they mean business!
Hop BroThe first one is KURETSU. It's a W-IPA, and while last year's version was IBU 100, this year they boosted the bittering hops and pushed it up to 110.
MugiWait, what? IBU 110 sounds impressive on a test score, but in beer terms what does that even mean? Is my tongue about to do push-ups?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness indicator. The higher the number, the more bitterness you can expect, so this one is a very no-apologies kind of IPA.
MugiNo way! Then what about KEISOU? The moment I saw onion in the description, my brain did a double take.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's an ONION SPICE ALE, built around gentle onion sweetness with cardamom layered in for aroma, and it's supposed to stay light while still feeling deep. For now, it's draft only.
MugiOkay, that's a lot to process, but somehow it makes me want to try it even more. I thought a vegetable beer would sound way heavier.
Hop BroNomendo is a community-rooted brewery near Koshigaya Station with a standing taproom. They opened in 2023 and got Koshigaya's first brewing license in January 2024.
MugiSo it's really two contrasting beers: KURETSU punches with bitterness, and KEISOU wraps you in aroma. That's a pretty cool way to celebrate year three.
Hop BroIf they pour both at the anniversary event, that side-by-side tasting would be perfect. Start with KURETSU to wake up your palate, then let KEISOU remind you how free beer can be.
MugiI'm in. I want to raise a glass at the anniversary. First get shocked by KURETSU, then impressed by KEISOU, and finish by toasting Nomendo's third year.
Located about a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station in Saitama, Nomendo Brew Stand celebrated its third anniversary on August 4. The brewery opened in 2023 and obtained its brewing license in January 2024, becoming Koshigaya City’s first brewery. With a standing-style taproom, it has grown into a local craft beer spot with its own character.
In the Instagram post, the brewery introduced two anniversary beers:
- `KURETSU`
- A W-IPA.
- Last year it was listed at IBU 100; this year, the brewery says it increased the bittering hops and pushed the number to 110 on paper.
- It is a bitterness-forward beer made for the occasion.
- `KEISOU`
- An onion spice ale.
- The beer puts onion at the center, paired with cardamom.
- Nomendo describes it as a beer with gentle onion sweetness, fresh spice aroma, and enough lightness and depth to feel unlike a typical vegetable beer.
- Bottling is undecided, and it will be draft-only for now.
The name “Nomendo” reflects the brewery’s sharper, more individual approach. That idea comes through clearly in this anniversary lineup, which pairs a hop-driven IPA with a spice ale built around onion. The post also says the team is looking forward to celebrating at the anniversary event this weekend, making this a fitting moment for fans to stop in and see what the brewery has lined up.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about Nomendo Brewstand's 3rd anniversary today. They released two anniversary beers, and both are seriously bold.
MugiWhat! Two anniversary beers already sounds extravagant. Even the names feel like they mean business!
Hop BroThe first one is KURETSU. It's a W-IPA, and while last year's version was IBU 100, this year they boosted the bittering hops and pushed it up to 110.
MugiWait, what? IBU 110 sounds impressive on a test score, but in beer terms what does that even mean? Is my tongue about to do push-ups?
Hop BroIBU is basically a bitterness indicator. The higher the number, the more bitterness you can expect, so this one is a very no-apologies kind of IPA.
MugiNo way! Then what about KEISOU? The moment I saw onion in the description, my brain did a double take.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's an ONION SPICE ALE, built around gentle onion sweetness with cardamom layered in for aroma, and it's supposed to stay light while still feeling deep. For now, it's draft only.
MugiOkay, that's a lot to process, but somehow it makes me want to try it even more. I thought a vegetable beer would sound way heavier.
Hop BroNomendo is a community-rooted brewery near Koshigaya Station with a standing taproom. They opened in 2023 and got Koshigaya's first brewing license in January 2024.
MugiSo it's really two contrasting beers: KURETSU punches with bitterness, and KEISOU wraps you in aroma. That's a pretty cool way to celebrate year three.
Hop BroIf they pour both at the anniversary event, that side-by-side tasting would be perfect. Start with KURETSU to wake up your palate, then let KEISOU remind you how free beer can be.
MugiI'm in. I want to raise a glass at the anniversary. First get shocked by KURETSU, then impressed by KEISOU, and finish by toasting Nomendo's third year.
