Good Hops to Release Two Limited Products in April Using Rare Hop "Murakami Seven"
Good Hops announced that, as a special collaboration with Spring Valley Brewery, it will release two limited products in April 2026 using the rare hop "Murakami Seven." Centered on the new variety developed by Atsushi Murakami, the lineup will feature two styles: a LAGER and an IPA.
Hop BroDid you hear? Good Hops is putting out two limited-edition beers in April. And the partner is Spring Valley Brewery, with the rare hop Murakami Seven as the star.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Murakami Seven sounds powerful! What kind of hop is it?
Hop BroIt’s a new variety developed by Atsushi Murakami when he was at Kirin Brewery, and it’s known for aromas like Japanese citrus, muscat, and fig.
MugiHmm, I kind of get it when you say Japanese citrus, but also kind of don’t... What exactly is behind that fruitiness?
Hop BroIt’s the combination of aroma compounds. When a hop’s aroma overlaps with fermentation and malt aromas, it can give off a citrus-like impression or lean more toward grape-like notes.
MugiI see! So the two-beer lineup is LAGER and IPA, right?
Hop BroExactly. Good Hops plans to release a limited-brew LAGER and a limited-brew IPA using Murakami Seven. Lagers are crisp, while IPAs tend to bring the hop aroma forward, so the same ingredient can show a different face.
MugiWait, the same hop can change that much?! That’s a side-by-side tasting situation!
Hop BroAnd Good Hops is a brewery in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, and it really does everything from hop breeding to processing and brewing, just as its "BREW & GROW" slogan says. What’s hot is how the strengths of the land turn directly into beer.
MugiThat’s kind of romantic... And there will be limited products using lupulin powder at SVB Tokyo and Kyoto too, right?
Hop BroYep. Plus, on April 16 there’ll be SVB Tokyo’s 11th anniversary event, so it’s a project that really lets you feel the present of Tono-born craft beer. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass over a fragrant pour.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I already want to drink just from reading this! I want you to bring me a glass right now so I can check out the aroma of Murakami Seven!
On March 5, Good Hops announced that, as a special collaboration with Spring Valley Brewery, it will release two limited products in April 2026 using the rare hop "Murakami Seven." Murakami Seven is a new variety developed by the company’s head brewer, Atsushi Murakami, during his time at Kirin Brewery, and it is said to be characterized by aromas reminiscent of Japanese citrus, muscat, and fig.
The hop is still not produced in large quantities and has mainly been used at Spring Valley Brewery until now, but this time a special collaboration tied to a renewal has made it possible for Good Hops to use it as well. Good Hops plans to brew two limited beers with Murakami Seven, a LAGER and an IPA, both in limited quantities.
Good Hops is a brewery based in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture. In a land where hop cultivation has continued for more than 60 years, the company handles not only brewing beer but also hop breeding, cultivation, processing, and research in an integrated manner. The slogan "BREW & GROW" in its logo expresses its commitment to nurturing beer and hops together.
In this collaboration, limited products using lupulin powder processed by Good Hops will also appear at Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo and Kyoto. In addition, on April 16, SVB Tokyo will hold its 11th anniversary event, "Megumi JAPAN ~TOHOKU Spirit x 11 (Good) Anniversary Meat Festival~," where a talk session featuring Murakami and other related guests is also planned. This project, which connects hop development, processing, and brewing, is attracting attention as a sign of the current state of craft beer emerging from Tono.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDid you hear? Good Hops is putting out two limited-edition beers in April. And the partner is Spring Valley Brewery, with the rare hop Murakami Seven as the star.
MugiWhoa! Even the name Murakami Seven sounds powerful! What kind of hop is it?
Hop BroIt’s a new variety developed by Atsushi Murakami when he was at Kirin Brewery, and it’s known for aromas like Japanese citrus, muscat, and fig.
MugiHmm, I kind of get it when you say Japanese citrus, but also kind of don’t... What exactly is behind that fruitiness?
Hop BroIt’s the combination of aroma compounds. When a hop’s aroma overlaps with fermentation and malt aromas, it can give off a citrus-like impression or lean more toward grape-like notes.
MugiI see! So the two-beer lineup is LAGER and IPA, right?
Hop BroExactly. Good Hops plans to release a limited-brew LAGER and a limited-brew IPA using Murakami Seven. Lagers are crisp, while IPAs tend to bring the hop aroma forward, so the same ingredient can show a different face.
MugiWait, the same hop can change that much?! That’s a side-by-side tasting situation!
Hop BroAnd Good Hops is a brewery in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, and it really does everything from hop breeding to processing and brewing, just as its "BREW & GROW" slogan says. What’s hot is how the strengths of the land turn directly into beer.
MugiThat’s kind of romantic... And there will be limited products using lupulin powder at SVB Tokyo and Kyoto too, right?
Hop BroYep. Plus, on April 16 there’ll be SVB Tokyo’s 11th anniversary event, so it’s a project that really lets you feel the present of Tono-born craft beer. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass over a fragrant pour.
MugiI can’t take it anymore, I already want to drink just from reading this! I want you to bring me a glass right now so I can check out the aroma of Murakami Seven!
