Introducing the limited Fresh Hop (IPL) at COEDO's directly operated shop in Kawagoe
At COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT (Kawagoe), an announcement has been posted for the limited beer "Fresh Hop." It is a beer brewed on the same day using hops harvested in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, styled as an IPL with a gold color and 6.0% ABV. It is worth noting for its seasonal expression of hops.
Hop BroA hot announcement came out from the directly operated shop in Kawagoe: it's COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT's limited Fresh Hop (IPL).
MugiWhoa! I'm interested! Tell me first what kind of place it is, starting with the Kawagoe Station area where you can drink it!
Hop BroIt's a COEDO beer pub format, and the strength is that you can enjoy the background story too. It's exactly a directly operated experience.
MugiWhat? It says the style is IPL, but what exactly is an IPL?
Hop BroIPL stands for India Pale Lager. The hops are aromatic and bright, but the fermentation is designed with lager yeast.
MugiOhhh! But when I hear "fresh hop method," it feels like the hops are teleporting from the field to the kettle!
Hop BroThat's basically right! The brewer goes along to the harvest in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and the key is that they brew it the very same day.
MugiWow, it really feels like a seasonal event! And with 6.0% ABV and a gold color, it already looks delicious at first glance!
Hop BroThe clean bitterness and fresh aroma from the freshly harvested hops are only here for this season, so it's basically a seasonal special glass.
MugiIt's settled! Hop bro and I both want to drink it right now, so let's meet up in Kawagoe early before the limited run is gone!
In an Instagram post from COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT (January 29, 2026 at 19:47), the limited beer "Fresh Hop" was announced.
According to the post, the hops used were grown by Mr. Kobayashi, a hop farmer in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. A brewer accompanied the harvest, and the defining feature is the fresh hop method, in which the beer is brewed on the very same day. The description highlights the clean bitterness and fresh aroma derived from the freshly harvested hops as an appeal unique to this time of year.
Beer Overview (as listed in the post)
- Beer name: Fresh Hop
- Style: IPL
- Ingredients: Malt, hops
- Alc.: 6.0%
- Color: Gold
The shop is a COEDO beer pub format located in the Kawagoe Station area. As a directly operated venue, one of its strengths is that you can enjoy the brand background and ingredient story along with the beer. Limited announcements like this are hard to miss for craft beer fans who want to experience seasonal elements different from the standard lineup. If you're aiming for a beer that reflects the timing of hop harvest, it looks like checking in early would be the way to go.
Source:
- Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUF37AxEdk2/
- Store Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COEDO-Brewery-The-Restaurant-102163648227808/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA hot announcement came out from the directly operated shop in Kawagoe: it's COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT's limited Fresh Hop (IPL).
MugiWhoa! I'm interested! Tell me first what kind of place it is, starting with the Kawagoe Station area where you can drink it!
Hop BroIt's a COEDO beer pub format, and the strength is that you can enjoy the background story too. It's exactly a directly operated experience.
MugiWhat? It says the style is IPL, but what exactly is an IPL?
Hop BroIPL stands for India Pale Lager. The hops are aromatic and bright, but the fermentation is designed with lager yeast.
MugiOhhh! But when I hear "fresh hop method," it feels like the hops are teleporting from the field to the kettle!
Hop BroThat's basically right! The brewer goes along to the harvest in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and the key is that they brew it the very same day.
MugiWow, it really feels like a seasonal event! And with 6.0% ABV and a gold color, it already looks delicious at first glance!
Hop BroThe clean bitterness and fresh aroma from the freshly harvested hops are only here for this season, so it's basically a seasonal special glass.
MugiIt's settled! Hop bro and I both want to drink it right now, so let's meet up in Kawagoe early before the limited run is gone!
