GROW BREW HOUSE Reveals April Tap List, Highlighting Six House-Brewed Beers
The brewpub GROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi, Saitama, revealed its April event information and tap list in an Instagram post on April 1. The lineup spans the brewery's own IPA, saison, porter, and barley wine, showing a broad range of styles.
Hop BroGROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi has posted its April tap list. Its house-brewed character is front and center, and just reading it makes me thirsty.
MugiWait, I want to drink already! Six house-brewed beers? They're lining up that many different ones!
Hop BroThis time, it runs the gamut from `Dillvillainte`'s Italian Imperial Pilsner to `BIG BRIDGE IPA`'s American IPA. The nice part is that it really spans the range, from crisp and light to punchy and bold.
MugiWhat even is that! Italian Imperial Pilsner? A pilsner that's Italian and imperial at the same time is way too much information!
Hop BroIn broad strokes, it's like adding a fuller body and a richer aroma to the drinkability of a pilsner. The Italian part comes through in the recipe and the idea behind it, and you can see GROW's playful side there too.
Mugi`Kamine Saison ~Yuzu~`, now that one has my attention! A yuzu-infused saison sounds so refreshing and springlike!
Hop BroThat's the highlight. GROW's Kamine series has a thread of tying in local fruit, and this one clearly carries a bit of Kawaguchi's character too. Once yuzu is layered onto a saison's fermentation-driven aroma, it becomes pretty dimensional.
MugiOhhh! So `Letter`'s Cacao Milk Porter is sweet, like dessert?
Hop BroExactly, imagine cocoa-like roastiness layered with the smoothness that comes from milk. And with `Same Story`'s Barley Wine in the mix too, this isn't a lineup that ends with just one light drink.
MugiAnd there are events in April too? That's not fair! Beer with Pizza Of Grow? That's a guaranteed win!
Hop BroFrom the 4/4 booth at Ikebukuro Living Loop, to Pizza Of Grow on 4/11 and 12, and the Sakura Town Beer Fest on 4/25, 26, and 29, what feels so GROW is that even the place you drink is fun. It's great to drink slowly in Nishikawaguchi, and it's also great to run into them out at events.
MugiI've decided: first I want to compare the saison and the IPA! If I finish with the porter after that, I might not make it home!
In an Instagram post on April 1, 2026, GROW BREW HOUSE unveiled its April events and tap list, while slipping in a lengthy April Fools' comment. True to the Nishikawaguchi brewpub's house-brewing focus, this lineup again mixes core beers and limited releases.
April's schedule includes a booth at Ikebukuro Living Loop on 4/4, Pizza Of Grow on 4/11 and 12, and the Sakura Town Beer Fest on 4/25, 26, and 29. One of GROW's strengths is that you can enjoy not just the beer, but also the food and appearances at outside events.
The tap list includes the following six beers.
- `Dillvillainte` - Italian Imperial Pilsner
- `Kamine Saison ~Yuzu~` - Fruits Saison
- `Letter` - Cacao Milk Porter
- `Same Story` - Barley Wine
- `Lieth Waik IPA` - Session IPA
- `BIG BRIDGE IPA` - American IPA
Among them, `Kamine Saison ~Yuzu~` stands out as a beer in GROW's ongoing Kamine series. On its official site, GROW describes `Big Bridge IPA` as a malty American IPA and the Kamine series as beers made with fruit from the Kamine district of Kawaguchi, so the lineup clearly reflects its ties to the local area. Spanning IPA, saison, porter, and barley wine, this is a lineup that is well worth comparing side by side.
For anyone in Nishikawaguchi who wants to take a slow look at the character of house-brewed beer, this is an update hard to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGROW BREW HOUSE in Nishikawaguchi has posted its April tap list. Its house-brewed character is front and center, and just reading it makes me thirsty.
MugiWait, I want to drink already! Six house-brewed beers? They're lining up that many different ones!
Hop BroThis time, it runs the gamut from `Dillvillainte`'s Italian Imperial Pilsner to `BIG BRIDGE IPA`'s American IPA. The nice part is that it really spans the range, from crisp and light to punchy and bold.
MugiWhat even is that! Italian Imperial Pilsner? A pilsner that's Italian and imperial at the same time is way too much information!
Hop BroIn broad strokes, it's like adding a fuller body and a richer aroma to the drinkability of a pilsner. The Italian part comes through in the recipe and the idea behind it, and you can see GROW's playful side there too.
Mugi`Kamine Saison ~Yuzu~`, now that one has my attention! A yuzu-infused saison sounds so refreshing and springlike!
Hop BroThat's the highlight. GROW's Kamine series has a thread of tying in local fruit, and this one clearly carries a bit of Kawaguchi's character too. Once yuzu is layered onto a saison's fermentation-driven aroma, it becomes pretty dimensional.
MugiOhhh! So `Letter`'s Cacao Milk Porter is sweet, like dessert?
Hop BroExactly, imagine cocoa-like roastiness layered with the smoothness that comes from milk. And with `Same Story`'s Barley Wine in the mix too, this isn't a lineup that ends with just one light drink.
MugiAnd there are events in April too? That's not fair! Beer with Pizza Of Grow? That's a guaranteed win!
Hop BroFrom the 4/4 booth at Ikebukuro Living Loop, to Pizza Of Grow on 4/11 and 12, and the Sakura Town Beer Fest on 4/25, 26, and 29, what feels so GROW is that even the place you drink is fun. It's great to drink slowly in Nishikawaguchi, and it's also great to run into them out at events.
MugiI've decided: first I want to compare the saison and the IPA! If I finish with the porter after that, I might not make it home!
