Onomichi Brewery Joins the 6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival; Seasonal Beer Too
Onomichi Brewery will take part in the "6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival," held from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Along with the seasonal "Iwagojima Tomato Weizen" made with tomatoes grown on Iwagojima, visitors can enjoy a beer that only a brewpub renovated from an old kura in the back of Onomichi's shopping street can offer.
Hop BroOnomichi Brewery is taking part in the 6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival. And they're even releasing a seasonal "Iwagojima Tomato Weizen," so this is a pretty hot topic for early summer.
MugiWait, beer made with tomatoes!? And just from the name Tomato Weizen alone, I'm already curious!
Hop BroThe key is that it's not just sweet. It has that acidity and green, vegetal character that really comes through. When that blends with the aroma typical of a Weizen, it comes together as something really refreshing.
MugiWhat even is a green, vegetal character? I thought it might turn into something like vegetable juice, but that's not what you mean?
Hop BroNo, no, it's more about the feel of the ingredients. They keep the shape and character of the ingredients intact, without pushing the tomato personality too far to the front.
MugiOhhh! I love that "they really get it" kind of vibe. What kind of place is Onomichi Brewery?
Hop BroIt's a brewpub renovated from an old kura built in 1894, tucked away in Onomichi's shopping street. Under the banner "Made in Onomichi," they make beer using local fruit and agricultural products.
MugiWhoa, beer made in a historic building sounds amazing! And being able to drop in while you're out walking gives it that easy-to-stop-by location feel, which is great.
Hop BroWhat's more, the event runs from June 1 to June 30, and it brings together Iwagojima tomato farmers and 18 shops in Onomichi City. Pairing food and beer made from the same local ingredients is the part that really makes me smile.
MugiWhat is that, it's amazing that everything is connected through eating and drinking! If there's also the Iwagojima Tomato Marche, I definitely want to go hungry!
Hop BroRight? If you can drink an early-summer pint in Onomichi in June, that's already great, and pairing it with tomato dishes makes it even better. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to toast right away.
Onomichi Brewery will participate in the "6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival & Marche," held from Monday, June 1, 2026, through Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Tomato farmers on Iwagojima and 18 shops in Onomichi City are working together in an initiative where each shop offers dishes made with Iwagojima tomatoes, and the brewery is one of the participating businesses.
The highlight is the seasonal beer "Iwagojima Tomato Weizen," made with tomatoes from Iwagojima. According to Onomichi Brewery, it is a refreshing wheat beer that brings out the acidity and green, vegetal character of tomatoes, paired with the aroma typical of a Weizen. Rather than emphasizing tomato sweetness, it is finished in a way that cleanly preserves the shape and character of the ingredients.
Onomichi Brewery is a brewpub renovated from a kura built in 1894, tucked away in Onomichi's shopping district. Under the banner "Made in Onomichi," it continues to brew craft beer that makes use of local fruit and agricultural products. Another attraction is being able to enjoy freshly made beer on the spot, and its location makes it an easy stop during a walk.
During the event period, the appeal is being able to pair Iwagojima tomato dishes with beer made from ingredients rooted in the same area. On Sunday, June 21, "Iwagojima Tomato Marche 2026" is also scheduled, making this a noteworthy early-summer event in Onomichi centered on ingredients from Iwagojima.
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Hop BroOnomichi Brewery is taking part in the 6th Iwagojima Tomato Festival. And they're even releasing a seasonal "Iwagojima Tomato Weizen," so this is a pretty hot topic for early summer.
MugiWait, beer made with tomatoes!? And just from the name Tomato Weizen alone, I'm already curious!
Hop BroThe key is that it's not just sweet. It has that acidity and green, vegetal character that really comes through. When that blends with the aroma typical of a Weizen, it comes together as something really refreshing.
MugiWhat even is a green, vegetal character? I thought it might turn into something like vegetable juice, but that's not what you mean?
Hop BroNo, no, it's more about the feel of the ingredients. They keep the shape and character of the ingredients intact, without pushing the tomato personality too far to the front.
MugiOhhh! I love that "they really get it" kind of vibe. What kind of place is Onomichi Brewery?
Hop BroIt's a brewpub renovated from an old kura built in 1894, tucked away in Onomichi's shopping street. Under the banner "Made in Onomichi," they make beer using local fruit and agricultural products.
MugiWhoa, beer made in a historic building sounds amazing! And being able to drop in while you're out walking gives it that easy-to-stop-by location feel, which is great.
Hop BroWhat's more, the event runs from June 1 to June 30, and it brings together Iwagojima tomato farmers and 18 shops in Onomichi City. Pairing food and beer made from the same local ingredients is the part that really makes me smile.
MugiWhat is that, it's amazing that everything is connected through eating and drinking! If there's also the Iwagojima Tomato Marche, I definitely want to go hungry!
Hop BroRight? If you can drink an early-summer pint in Onomichi in June, that's already great, and pairing it with tomato dishes makes it even better. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to toast right away.
