Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand announces 8 beers, including "Seiten Raimei #2," for 5/10
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, has released its business hours and tap list for Sunday, May 10, when it opens at 3:00 p.m. Eight beers with very different character are lined up, including a West Coast IPA and a Belgian Stout.
Hop BroOn May 10, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is where the action is. It opens at 3:00 p.m. and is rolling out a tap list of eight domestic craft beers only, with a pretty wide range of character.
MugiWait, domestic craft beer only is so unapologetic! I love how it feels like they are saying, "Today is a day for beer."
Hop BroThe first thing that catches the eye is Seiten Raimei #2, a West Coast IPA. It is the kind of beer where hop bitterness and definition really stand out, and I expect a citrusy aroma followed by a crisp finish.
MugiWest Coast IPA means the bitterness really stands out, right? Wait, it sounds scary, but is it actually tasty?
Hop BroNot scary at all, more refreshing than anything. For example, Kohatu Pale Ale should show off citrusy NZ hops, while Pee-Pee-Pee uses Kveik yeast for a bit of a wild card, so you can enjoy its aromatic personality.
MugiThat sounds fun! But Kveik means Norwegian yeast, right? Just the name makes it feel like a Nordic breeze is blowing through!
Hop BroExactly, it is a lively yeast with a wide fermentation temperature range. And Ryusui Soso in Italian Pilsner form should be light and brisk, while Yunosu Saison brings in yuzu notes, making for a nicely structured tasting progression.
MugiOh, I see! It is nice that you can start with the lighter ones. And just the name Yunosu Saison feels like it is cheating, with that Japanese scent vibe!
Hop BroKomagome Brown and Komagome Best Bitter, both with the shop name, add a nice accent, and the finish can dive deep with Kurotobi #4, a Belgian Stout. Interspersing brown and bitter beers before ending on stout, that is a really smart flow.
MugiWait, ending with Kurotobi #4 is perfect! And from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. there is "Beer and Records," so it has that vibe of drinking, listening, and never wanting to go home!
Hop BroAnd the food being mostly kaki-pi and dagashi is actually a plus. It feels like a place made for really focusing on beer, the kind of spot where you want to settle in from the afternoon and work through several pours.
MugiI cannot take it, now I want to start tasting from the afternoon! Today in Honkomagome, I am going in serious from the very first glass!
The brewpub Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, has announced its operating information and tap list for Sunday, May 10. Hours are 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with Wednesdays closed. In its post, the shop describes itself as serving "only domestic craft beer," making its beer-first stance clear.
The lineup for the day features 8 beers, excluding empty slots. The selection includes Kohatu Pale Ale / NZ Pale Ale, which should offer citrus notes and a clear hop profile; Pee-Pee-Pee / Kveik Pale Ale, likely to show the distinctive character of Norwegian yeast; and Seiten Raimei #2 / West Coast IPA, a beer that promises a firm hop bitterness.
Also on tap are Ryusui Soso / Italian Pilsner, which sounds light and easy-drinking; Yunosu Saison / Yuzu Sour Saison, with hints of Japanese ingredients; Komagome Brown / Brown Saison and Komagome Best Bitter / English Best Bitter, both bearing the shop name; and Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout, a beer that would be a fitting final pour.
The taproom is also planning a pop-up event called "Beer and Records" from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the same day, featuring a record-and-music project by WOO-EEE-WOO STORE. Food during regular business hours is said to center on kaki-pi and dagashi, reinforcing the impression that this is a place to focus on drinking beer. It looks like the kind of business day that suits dropping in from the afternoon and slowly comparing several beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn May 10, Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome is where the action is. It opens at 3:00 p.m. and is rolling out a tap list of eight domestic craft beers only, with a pretty wide range of character.
MugiWait, domestic craft beer only is so unapologetic! I love how it feels like they are saying, "Today is a day for beer."
Hop BroThe first thing that catches the eye is Seiten Raimei #2, a West Coast IPA. It is the kind of beer where hop bitterness and definition really stand out, and I expect a citrusy aroma followed by a crisp finish.
MugiWest Coast IPA means the bitterness really stands out, right? Wait, it sounds scary, but is it actually tasty?
Hop BroNot scary at all, more refreshing than anything. For example, Kohatu Pale Ale should show off citrusy NZ hops, while Pee-Pee-Pee uses Kveik yeast for a bit of a wild card, so you can enjoy its aromatic personality.
MugiThat sounds fun! But Kveik means Norwegian yeast, right? Just the name makes it feel like a Nordic breeze is blowing through!
Hop BroExactly, it is a lively yeast with a wide fermentation temperature range. And Ryusui Soso in Italian Pilsner form should be light and brisk, while Yunosu Saison brings in yuzu notes, making for a nicely structured tasting progression.
MugiOh, I see! It is nice that you can start with the lighter ones. And just the name Yunosu Saison feels like it is cheating, with that Japanese scent vibe!
Hop BroKomagome Brown and Komagome Best Bitter, both with the shop name, add a nice accent, and the finish can dive deep with Kurotobi #4, a Belgian Stout. Interspersing brown and bitter beers before ending on stout, that is a really smart flow.
MugiWait, ending with Kurotobi #4 is perfect! And from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. there is "Beer and Records," so it has that vibe of drinking, listening, and never wanting to go home!
Hop BroAnd the food being mostly kaki-pi and dagashi is actually a plus. It feels like a place made for really focusing on beer, the kind of spot where you want to settle in from the afternoon and work through several pours.
MugiI cannot take it, now I want to start tasting from the afternoon! Today in Honkomagome, I am going in serious from the very first glass!
