Golden Rabbit Beer to Hold Fresh Hop Harvest Experience on June 27 and July 5
Golden Rabbit Beer in Nara City will hold its Fresh Hop Harvest Experience for the fifth time this year. It will be held twice, on June 27 and July 5, and the harvested hops will be used in that year's fresh hop beer. Participants will also receive a perk of being able to enjoy one free glass of that beer at a later date.
Hop BroGolden Rabbit Beer in Nara City is holding its Fresh Hop Harvest Experience for the fifth time this year. It will be held twice, on June 27 and July 5, which is a pretty interesting event for beer lovers.
MugiWhat, you can harvest the hops yourself!? That's not just an appetizer for beer, that's a beer birthday party, isn't it!?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that the hops picked on the day are used in that year's Fresh Hop Beer. The cool part is that the people who harvest them get to drink a finished glass later.
MugiFresh hop: what's the difference from regular hops? Wait, why did beer class suddenly start!?
Hop BroSimply put, instead of dried hops, this brewing uses the aroma of freshly picked hops as-is. It tends to bring out a grassy, fresh aroma and a lively bitterness, which makes the seasonality really stand out.
MugiWow! And the venue is the taproom in Naramachi, which already sounds delicious just from the atmosphere! The chance to drink on the spot is unfair!
Hop BroAnd Golden Rabbit Beer has a brewery under the taproom, too. That closeness to freshly brewed beer is irresistible for people who love being at the source.
MugiAnd on top of that there are two kinds of beer and light food!? Harvest, eat, drink - it's way too satisfying for one day!
Hop BroThe participation fee is 6,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children, and you get a free glass later. With only about 10 people per day, it's nice that you can take part at a relaxed pace.
MugiEven the prep says wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty - this is a serious harvest event. I want to bring a hat, gloves, insect repellent, and then toast with fresh hop beer together at the end!
Golden Rabbit Beer will hold its Fresh Hop Harvest Experience in two sessions, on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. The venue is the taproom in Nara City, and both sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m. The participation fee is 6,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children.
The highlight of this event is that the hops harvested on the day will be used to brew that year's fresh hop beer. There is a bonus of one free glass of the finished beer later, creating a structure that connects the harvest experience with the drink that follows. On the day of the event, two kinds of beer and light food will also be provided after the hop harvest.
Golden Rabbit Beer is a brewery that emphasizes making craft beer that makes use of Nara's ingredients, and it has a taproom in Naramachi, Higashiterabayashicho, Nara City. The brewery is located beneath the taproom, and being able to enjoy freshly brewed beer is one of its features. This hands-on experience, where participants can touch the hops at the venue and learn about the process that leads to brewing, is also noteworthy for those who want to savor the seasonality behind beer.
If you are considering joining, the organizers advise bringing clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty, a hat, a towel, work gloves, scissors, something to drink, insect repellent, and heatstroke-prevention gear. Each day is limited to about 10 participants, and registration closes once capacity is reached.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGolden Rabbit Beer in Nara City is holding its Fresh Hop Harvest Experience for the fifth time this year. It will be held twice, on June 27 and July 5, which is a pretty interesting event for beer lovers.
MugiWhat, you can harvest the hops yourself!? That's not just an appetizer for beer, that's a beer birthday party, isn't it!?
Hop BroExactly. The key is that the hops picked on the day are used in that year's Fresh Hop Beer. The cool part is that the people who harvest them get to drink a finished glass later.
MugiFresh hop: what's the difference from regular hops? Wait, why did beer class suddenly start!?
Hop BroSimply put, instead of dried hops, this brewing uses the aroma of freshly picked hops as-is. It tends to bring out a grassy, fresh aroma and a lively bitterness, which makes the seasonality really stand out.
MugiWow! And the venue is the taproom in Naramachi, which already sounds delicious just from the atmosphere! The chance to drink on the spot is unfair!
Hop BroAnd Golden Rabbit Beer has a brewery under the taproom, too. That closeness to freshly brewed beer is irresistible for people who love being at the source.
MugiAnd on top of that there are two kinds of beer and light food!? Harvest, eat, drink - it's way too satisfying for one day!
Hop BroThe participation fee is 6,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children, and you get a free glass later. With only about 10 people per day, it's nice that you can take part at a relaxed pace.
MugiEven the prep says wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty - this is a serious harvest event. I want to bring a hat, gloves, insect repellent, and then toast with fresh hop beer together at the end!
