GOOD HOPS to Operate Its Tono Taproom for Three Days, March 20-22
GOOD HOPS in Tono, Iwate, announced that it will operate its taproom for three days, from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22, from 11:00 to 18:00. In addition to six taps including two new releases, the brewery will also sell 11 kinds of cans. It is a weekend opening that reflects the brewery's hop-centric character.
Hop BroThis week's headline is GOOD HOPS in Iwate's Tono, where they're doing a three-day-only taproom opening. They announced it will run from March 20 to 22, 11:00 to 18:00.
MugiWhoa! Right in the middle of the holiday weekend, and it's only a two-minute walk from Tono Station? Even I could find that place!
Hop BroAnd on March 20, the tap list has six beers, with two new releases, The Classic Hops and Twilight Cascade, as the stars. The lineup also includes Cheerful Nectaron, Season of Lupulin, SORACHI ACE RESPECT, and Trinity.
MugiWhat is that! Those names are way too strong, and when you say hop-forward style, it suddenly feels like science class!?
Hop BroBasically, it's designed to make hop aroma and bitterness the star rather than the malt. GOOD HOPS is strong because it runs BREW and GROW as one integrated operation, connecting cultivation all the way to recipe development.
MugiOhhh, growing it from the start is seriously hardcore! By the way, what part of beer is lupulin talking about?
Hop BroIt's the yellow resin in hop cones, and it's the source of aroma and bitterness. So "Season of Lupulin" gives the image of a beer that lets you enjoy the core of the aroma.
MugiWow, now I really want to compare them! And there are 11 canned beers, and no opening fee even if you drink in-house? That's god-tier service!
Hop BroExactly. With M sizes from 650 yen and L sizes from 1,100 yen, plus light meals, pairing it with fish and chips would be a win. Starting with the two new releases, this weekend hop trip plan is just the best.
MugiIt's decided! First a toast with Twilight Cascade, then The Classic Hops. I want to start the six-tap completion challenge right now!
According to a post on GOOD HOPS' Instagram, the taproom will be open for three days this holiday weekend, from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Business hours are 11:00 to 18:00. The venue is the brewery's base, a two-minute walk from Tono Station in Shinkokumachi, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, offering a special holiday version of its usually weekend-focused taproom.
The highlight is the tap list for Friday, March 20. Six beers will be available, including two new releases, "The Classic Hops" and "Twilight Cascade":
- The Classic Hops (NEW)
- Twilight Cascade (NEW)
- Cheerful Nectaron
- Season of Lupulin
- SORACHI ACE RESPECT
- Trinity
Prices start at M size 650 yen and L size 1,100 yen. The brewery also says it will serve light meals such as fish and chips, along with non-alcoholic drinks.
In addition, the shop will offer 11 kinds of canned beer. Alongside the newly released "Twilight Cascade" and "Cheerful Nectaron," some labels are being sold at a discount, and a few are down to low stock. The post also notes that cans can be enjoyed on site as well as taken home, and no opening fee is required.
On its official website, GOOD HOPS states that it is based in Tono and advances brewing (BREW) and cultivation/research (GROW) as one integrated effort. In one of Japan's leading hop-producing regions, its approach links cultivation, processing, and recipe development, and that philosophy is reflected in this lineup. For anyone who wants to compare hop varietal character, this looks like a weekend not to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis week's headline is GOOD HOPS in Iwate's Tono, where they're doing a three-day-only taproom opening. They announced it will run from March 20 to 22, 11:00 to 18:00.
MugiWhoa! Right in the middle of the holiday weekend, and it's only a two-minute walk from Tono Station? Even I could find that place!
Hop BroAnd on March 20, the tap list has six beers, with two new releases, The Classic Hops and Twilight Cascade, as the stars. The lineup also includes Cheerful Nectaron, Season of Lupulin, SORACHI ACE RESPECT, and Trinity.
MugiWhat is that! Those names are way too strong, and when you say hop-forward style, it suddenly feels like science class!?
Hop BroBasically, it's designed to make hop aroma and bitterness the star rather than the malt. GOOD HOPS is strong because it runs BREW and GROW as one integrated operation, connecting cultivation all the way to recipe development.
MugiOhhh, growing it from the start is seriously hardcore! By the way, what part of beer is lupulin talking about?
Hop BroIt's the yellow resin in hop cones, and it's the source of aroma and bitterness. So "Season of Lupulin" gives the image of a beer that lets you enjoy the core of the aroma.
MugiWow, now I really want to compare them! And there are 11 canned beers, and no opening fee even if you drink in-house? That's god-tier service!
Hop BroExactly. With M sizes from 650 yen and L sizes from 1,100 yen, plus light meals, pairing it with fish and chips would be a win. Starting with the two new releases, this weekend hop trip plan is just the best.
MugiIt's decided! First a toast with Twilight Cascade, then The Classic Hops. I want to start the six-tap completion challenge right now!
