Three-Brewery Hop Event Coming to Kobayashi Saketen on October 23
“From the Hop Field with Love. Vol.1” will take place at Kobayashi Saketen in Kyoto on October 23. The event brings together beers brewed by Kyoto Brewing, FLORA FERMENTATION, and Totopia Brewery using hops grown in Higashiomi, Shiga.
Hop BroKobayashi Saketen in Kyoto will host Love from the Hop Field Vol. 1 on October 23.
MugiWow! An event where hops are the star? It already sounds aromatic!
Hop BroThe key is hops from one field—grown at FLORA FERMENTATION in Higashiomi, Shiga.
MugiIf they use the same hops, won’t they all taste almost identical?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Kyoto Brewing, FLORA FERMENTATION, and Totopia Brewery will each brew their own beer.
MugiWhat?! Like three chefs cooking with one ingredient—a showdown of personalities!
Hop BroExactly. Hop timing and fermentation choices change aroma and bitterness; the recipe makes the difference.
MugiTiming changes that much? So hops have a call sheet too?!
Hop BroPretty much. Earlier additions tend to bring bitterness, while later ones emphasize aroma: balancing aroma and bitterness.
MugiOoh! Tasting them side by side sounds like a detective-style tasting.
Hop BroAnd members from all three breweries are expected, so you can enjoy talking directly with brewers.
MugiFrom 3 to 11 p.m., it fits a Kyoto stroll perfectly. One beer from each brewery, please—I’m thirsty already!
A shared hop field, three brewing perspectives
Kobayashi Saketen, a beer pub in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward, will host “From the Hop Field with Love. Vol.1” on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The event focuses on hops grown at FLORA FERMENTATION’s farm in Higashiomi, Shiga. Kyoto Brewing, FLORA FERMENTATION, and Totopia Brewery each brewed a beer using hops from the same field. Guests can therefore explore how different breweries interpret the same agricultural ingredient through their own brewing approaches.
The announcement does not specify individual beer names, styles, or specifications. It does confirm that beers from all three breweries will be available together at the Kyoto venue, making the event a chance to compare their aromas, flavors, and expressions side by side.
Members of all three breweries are scheduled to attend both event days. Along with tasting the beers, visitors can talk directly with the brewers about hop cultivation and brewing. That producer-to-drinker interaction is a central part of the event.
Located on Shinkyogoku Street near Shijo in central Kyoto, Kobayashi Saketen offers a convenient setting for enjoying craft beer while exploring the city. The event will also be held on October 24 at DANKY BEER STORE in Aichi. At the Kyoto gathering, guests can follow the story of the hops—from the field, to each brewery, and finally into the glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKobayashi Saketen in Kyoto will host Love from the Hop Field Vol. 1 on October 23.
MugiWow! An event where hops are the star? It already sounds aromatic!
Hop BroThe key is hops from one field—grown at FLORA FERMENTATION in Higashiomi, Shiga.
MugiIf they use the same hops, won’t they all taste almost identical?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Kyoto Brewing, FLORA FERMENTATION, and Totopia Brewery will each brew their own beer.
MugiWhat?! Like three chefs cooking with one ingredient—a showdown of personalities!
Hop BroExactly. Hop timing and fermentation choices change aroma and bitterness; the recipe makes the difference.
MugiTiming changes that much? So hops have a call sheet too?!
Hop BroPretty much. Earlier additions tend to bring bitterness, while later ones emphasize aroma: balancing aroma and bitterness.
MugiOoh! Tasting them side by side sounds like a detective-style tasting.
Hop BroAnd members from all three breweries are expected, so you can enjoy talking directly with brewers.
MugiFrom 3 to 11 p.m., it fits a Kyoto stroll perfectly. One beer from each brewery, please—I’m thirsty already!
