Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand announces 10 taps for 5/1 service, with Ikebukuro pop-up on the 2nd
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand posted its service hours for Friday, May 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In addition to 10 taps of house-brewed beer, it also announced a pop-up in Ikebukuro the next day, May 2, along with a weekend taproom plan.
Hop BroHinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Komagome, Tokyo, is open on 5/1 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and they’re running all 10 taps. On days like this, the moment you walk in, you can feel that they mean to make you drink, right?
MugiWhat! 10 taps means I’m already lost before I even choose! And if it’s mostly house-brewed beer, that really feels serious!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. You’ve got things like Seiten Raimei / West Coast IPA and Kohatu Pale Ale with big hop aroma, and then Ryusui Sousa / Italian Pilsner to finish things cleanly.
MugiWhat is that! West Coast IPA and Italian Pilsner sound cool, but how are they actually different? I feel like I’d get drunk just from the names!
Hop BroIn broad terms, West Coast IPA is the kind with a sharp finish and strong bitterness, while Italian Pilsner is a pilsner with a light, crisp body and a little extra aroma. The drinking experience is different, so having them side by side on the same day is a lot of fun.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Pe-Pe-Pe / Kveik Pale Ale too! Kveik sounds like a spell out of nowhere and somehow really strong!
Hop BroThat one uses Kveik yeast from Northern Europe. It ferments energetically and tends to show fruity nuances, so it really hits for people who want to enjoy the personality of the yeast.
MugiSo it’s not just hops, you can also play with yeast in craft beer! And with things like Yunosu Saison and Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout, the range is huge!
Hop BroExactly. They also have the Sanriku Beer collaboration with Black Sheep Ale and White Sheep Ale, so it’s a lineup that catches IPA fans, saison fans, and stout fans too.
MugiAnd the shop has that easygoing, unpretentious vibe, which is the best, right? Snacking on Kakipi and dagashi while beer stays the star is basically happiness by itself!
Hop BroThey’ve got the Ikebukuro pop-up on May 2 too, and then special snacks for three days starting May 3, so it’s the kind of weekend you’ll want to follow the whole way through. One drink in Komagome, another in Ikebukuro, and before you know it your schedule is filled with beer.
MugiWow, this is not just a weekend option anymore, it’s the main event! I say we start with one in Komagome, and you, hop brother, can explain things while you have another one!
Service notice and tap list for May 1
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Komagome, Tokyo, announced service on Friday, May 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. True to its nature as a beer stand attached to a brewery, the lineup for the day will center on house-brewed beer across 10 taps. A pop-up in the Ikebukuro area is also planned for the following day, the 2nd, making it a day of moving between the shop and an event.
Beers on the day
The post features a lineup with clearly defined aroma profiles. For example, Kohatu Pale Ale / NZ Pale Ale, Pe-Pe-Pe / Kveik Pale Ale, Seiten Raimei / West Coast IPA, and Ryusui Sousa / Italian Pilsner offer a composition that lets you enjoy the character of hops and yeast. In addition, Yunosu Saison / Yuzu Sour Saison, Komagome Brown / Brown Saison, Komagome Best Bitter / English Best Bitter, and Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout are also on tap.
As collaboration offerings, Black Sheep Ale / Black IPA and White Sheep Ale / Belgian Hazy IPA are introduced as a Sanriku Beer collaboration. With a wide range from pale ale and IPA to pilsner, saison, bitter, and stout, it is a lineup that makes it easy to keep drinking from lighter styles to fuller ones.
About the shop
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand is a brewpub where you can always enjoy house-brewed beer. The interior is centered on counter seating and standing room, creating an easygoing, unpretentious atmosphere. The food is basically light snacks such as Kakipi and dagashi-style sweets, making it a space better suited to letting beer take center stage than to sitting down for a full meal.
Weekend plans
The post also announces a pop-up at IKEBUKURO LIVING LOOP on May 2. In addition, it says special snacks will be available at the taproom for three days starting May 3, so there will be activity both in the shop and at outside events. It is the kind of place you may want to add to your weekend plans, whether for a drink in Komagome or a stop on the way back from an Ikebukuro event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Komagome, Tokyo, is open on 5/1 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and they’re running all 10 taps. On days like this, the moment you walk in, you can feel that they mean to make you drink, right?
MugiWhat! 10 taps means I’m already lost before I even choose! And if it’s mostly house-brewed beer, that really feels serious!
Hop BroThe lineup is great too. You’ve got things like Seiten Raimei / West Coast IPA and Kohatu Pale Ale with big hop aroma, and then Ryusui Sousa / Italian Pilsner to finish things cleanly.
MugiWhat is that! West Coast IPA and Italian Pilsner sound cool, but how are they actually different? I feel like I’d get drunk just from the names!
Hop BroIn broad terms, West Coast IPA is the kind with a sharp finish and strong bitterness, while Italian Pilsner is a pilsner with a light, crisp body and a little extra aroma. The drinking experience is different, so having them side by side on the same day is a lot of fun.
MugiOhhh! Then I’m curious about Pe-Pe-Pe / Kveik Pale Ale too! Kveik sounds like a spell out of nowhere and somehow really strong!
Hop BroThat one uses Kveik yeast from Northern Europe. It ferments energetically and tends to show fruity nuances, so it really hits for people who want to enjoy the personality of the yeast.
MugiSo it’s not just hops, you can also play with yeast in craft beer! And with things like Yunosu Saison and Kurotobi #4 / Belgian Stout, the range is huge!
Hop BroExactly. They also have the Sanriku Beer collaboration with Black Sheep Ale and White Sheep Ale, so it’s a lineup that catches IPA fans, saison fans, and stout fans too.
MugiAnd the shop has that easygoing, unpretentious vibe, which is the best, right? Snacking on Kakipi and dagashi while beer stays the star is basically happiness by itself!
Hop BroThey’ve got the Ikebukuro pop-up on May 2 too, and then special snacks for three days starting May 3, so it’s the kind of weekend you’ll want to follow the whole way through. One drink in Komagome, another in Ikebukuro, and before you know it your schedule is filled with beer.
MugiWow, this is not just a weekend option anymore, it’s the main event! I say we start with one in Komagome, and you, hop brother, can explain things while you have another one!
