Takashimaya and Hop Japan launch a limited beer set featuring Abukuma RICH
Hop Japan, the brewery based in Tamura, Fukushima, has launched a limited beer set developed with Takashimaya. The highlight is Abukuma RICH, a fresh-hop Kölsch brewed specifically for this project, alongside other beers that showcase hops grown in Tamura City.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a Takashimaya collab: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery in Fukushima just dropped a limited beer set, and it’s very tempting.
MugiWait, beer at Takashimaya? That sounds classy enough for a gift and dangerous enough for craft beer nerds.
Hop BroAnd the star is Abukuma RICH, a fresh hop Kolsch brewed only for this project.
MugiWhat is that even! Fresh hop Kolsch sounds like the quiz got harder halfway through!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a just-harvested hop aroma packed into a light, crisp Kolsch that goes down super easily.
MugiOooh, bright green freshness plus citrusy notes? That sounds made for hot weather.
Hop BroYep, and the sneaky good part is the two-hop combo of Cascade and Crystal.
MugiCascade and Crystal sound like a gemstone pop duo, but do they really taste that different?
Hop BroThey do. The set is basically an Abukuma tasting flight with GREEN and CRYSTAL too, so you can compare Tamura-grown hops side by side.
MugiSo where do I buy this? The words limited release set make my shopping finger act on its own!
Hop BroIt’s on Takashimaya’s online store, shipping starts June 19, 2026, and orders run until 10:00 a.m. on August 4, 2026. Farm-to-brew setup is pure Hop Japan, and that local character really comes through.
MugiThat settles it. I need this now and I want to line up Abukuma RICH, GREEN, and CRYSTAL for a full summer tasting.
Hop Japan, which operates Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery in Tamura, Fukushima, has released a limited beer set developed in collaboration with Takashimaya. For the brewery, which handles hop cultivation and brewing in one process, the project is a way to bring the appeal of Tamura-grown hops to customers nationwide.
The centerpiece of the set is Abukuma RICH, a beer brewed exclusively for this collaboration. Designed to express fresh hops in a richer way, it is a fresh-hop Kölsch made with two hop varieties, Cascade and Crystal. According to the brewery, the beer offers bright citrus-like aroma and a clean, green freshness.
The set also includes Abukuma GREEN and Abukuma CRYSTAL. Both are brewed with fresh hops from Tamura City, making the set a tasting lineup that highlights the character of each hop expression. Orders are now being accepted on Takashimaya Online Store under the 2026 summer gift and midyear gift campaign. The set is limited in quantity, delivery starts on June 19, and sales run until 10:00 a.m. on August 4.
Hop Japan was established in 2020 after renovating the former public facility Green Park Miyakoji in Tamura City. The brewery has built its identity around hop cultivation, brewing, and regional value creation, making this collaboration a fitting extension of its core mission.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is a Takashimaya collab: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery in Fukushima just dropped a limited beer set, and it’s very tempting.
MugiWait, beer at Takashimaya? That sounds classy enough for a gift and dangerous enough for craft beer nerds.
Hop BroAnd the star is Abukuma RICH, a fresh hop Kolsch brewed only for this project.
MugiWhat is that even! Fresh hop Kolsch sounds like the quiz got harder halfway through!
Hop BroBasically, it’s a just-harvested hop aroma packed into a light, crisp Kolsch that goes down super easily.
MugiOooh, bright green freshness plus citrusy notes? That sounds made for hot weather.
Hop BroYep, and the sneaky good part is the two-hop combo of Cascade and Crystal.
MugiCascade and Crystal sound like a gemstone pop duo, but do they really taste that different?
Hop BroThey do. The set is basically an Abukuma tasting flight with GREEN and CRYSTAL too, so you can compare Tamura-grown hops side by side.
MugiSo where do I buy this? The words limited release set make my shopping finger act on its own!
Hop BroIt’s on Takashimaya’s online store, shipping starts June 19, 2026, and orders run until 10:00 a.m. on August 4, 2026. Farm-to-brew setup is pure Hop Japan, and that local character really comes through.
MugiThat settles it. I need this now and I want to line up Abukuma RICH, GREEN, and CRYSTAL for a full summer tasting.
