The Local Pub Takenoyu Bekkan Serves FLORA FERMENTATION Fresh Hop IPA
The Local Pub Takenoyu Bekkan, a beer pub in Sumida, Tokyo, highlighted a fresh hop IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION for its September 19, 2026 service. The pub will also host a biryani and island shochu event on September 20.
Hop BroThe Local Pub Takenoyu Annex in Sumida is pouring a fresh-hop IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds fragrant! Is fresh-hop IPA different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroThis beer, FLORALIA IPA, uses freshly picked hops grown by the brewery itself, so it has a wonderfully seasonal character.
MugiFreshly picked? Do they toss them in like a bouquet? I am picturing hops floating around in the beer!
Hop BroCute image, but they are used in brewing. Compared with dried hops, they can bring out vivid, fresh aromas—green and juicy.
MugiNice! So it is like an IPA with a meadow-like aroma? And at 6.5 percent ABV, it should still feel satisfyingly substantial.
Hop BroIt features Cascade, Citra, and fresh Cascade hops, with 37 IBU. IBU is a bitterness guide, and 37 sounds nicely balanced with all that aroma.
MugiIBU—suddenly we have a beer password! But it probably will not make my face pucker like a plum, right? Aroma and bitterness balance, got it!
Hop BroExactly. Takenoyu Annex occupies a former coin-laundry space beside a bathhouse, and its U-shaped counter is made for easy neighborhood conversation.
MugiThat sounds like the conversations will spin even if the laundry does not! A few minutes from Kikukawa Station makes it great after work, too.
Hop BroAnd from 4 p.m. on September 20, SPICE UP SEPTEMBER will offer biryani and island shochu, with biryani finishing at 5, 6, and 7 p.m.
MugiFresh-hop aroma, spicy biryani, and island shochu? I want to check Instagram and head to Takenoyu Annex tonight!
The Local Pub Takenoyu Bekkan in T立川, Sumida, Tokyo, announced service from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on September 19, 2026. Its featured recommendation was a fresh hop IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION.
The beer is FLORALIA IPA, a seasonal fresh hop IPA brewed with the brewery’s own fresh hops. It is described as having vivid, green and juicy hop aromas that reflect the character of freshly harvested hops. The beer is listed at 6.5% ABV and 37 IBU, using Cascade, Citra, FLORA fresh hop Cascade and other Cascade-derived hop products.
The pub occupies a former coin-laundry space attached to a public bathhouse. Its concept is rooted in the idea of a local gathering place where people can drop in, relax and exchange conversation, much like a neighborhood public bath. A U-shaped counter creates an intimate setting suited to solo drinking and an after-work beer. The venue is located a short walk from Kikukawa Station in a residential part of Sumida.
Food service is limited to light snacks and traditional Japanese sweets rather than full meals. Alongside beer, the pub offers wine and island shochu. On September 20 from 4:00 p.m., it is scheduled to host “SPICE UP SEPTEMBER,” featuring biryani, island shochu and other offerings. Biryani is planned to be served at approximately 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
For those interested in fresh hop character and neighborhood pub culture, FLORALIA IPA offers a timely reason to visit. Guests should check the pub’s official Instagram for the latest opening information and availability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Local Pub Takenoyu Annex in Sumida is pouring a fresh-hop IPA from FLORA FERMENTATION.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds fragrant! Is fresh-hop IPA different from a regular IPA?
Hop BroThis beer, FLORALIA IPA, uses freshly picked hops grown by the brewery itself, so it has a wonderfully seasonal character.
MugiFreshly picked? Do they toss them in like a bouquet? I am picturing hops floating around in the beer!
Hop BroCute image, but they are used in brewing. Compared with dried hops, they can bring out vivid, fresh aromas—green and juicy.
MugiNice! So it is like an IPA with a meadow-like aroma? And at 6.5 percent ABV, it should still feel satisfyingly substantial.
Hop BroIt features Cascade, Citra, and fresh Cascade hops, with 37 IBU. IBU is a bitterness guide, and 37 sounds nicely balanced with all that aroma.
MugiIBU—suddenly we have a beer password! But it probably will not make my face pucker like a plum, right? Aroma and bitterness balance, got it!
Hop BroExactly. Takenoyu Annex occupies a former coin-laundry space beside a bathhouse, and its U-shaped counter is made for easy neighborhood conversation.
MugiThat sounds like the conversations will spin even if the laundry does not! A few minutes from Kikukawa Station makes it great after work, too.
Hop BroAnd from 4 p.m. on September 20, SPICE UP SEPTEMBER will offer biryani and island shochu, with biryani finishing at 5, 6, and 7 p.m.
MugiFresh-hop aroma, spicy biryani, and island shochu? I want to check Instagram and head to Takenoyu Annex tonight!
