Bibibi. in Daikanyama highlights Donzo Brewing in Kotohira, Kagawa
The Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi. featured Donzo Brewing in Kotohira, Kagawa in its Instagram series on breweries currently on tap. The post introduces the brewery’s background near Kotohira-gu and points readers to its core lineup of original beers.
Hop BroI want to talk about how Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi featured Nomizo Brewing today.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds powerful. Nomizo Brewing sounds wild, but what kind of brewery is it?
Hop BroIt opened in June 2023 in Kotohira, Kagawa, right by the Konpira approach to Kotohira-gu Shrine. It is a brewpub renovated from a former pottery shop.
MugiWhoa! But hang on, what is a brewpub exactly? Is it like a brewery and a pub doing a fusion dance?
Hop BroThat is basically right. It means brewed and poured onsite, so you can drink the beer where it is made, and that is the charm.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And if the official page confirms four original beers, now I really want to see the menu.
Hop BroThe lineup is Black Fig Ale, Shingu Tea Ale, Kotohira Pale Ale, and Kotohira IPA. The standout is Black Fig Ale, with aromas from Kagawa-grown black figs and hops.
MugiWait, when you say pale ale and IPA, it suddenly feels like I got dragged into a beer exam!
Hop BroIn simple terms, pale ale is the balanced easygoing type, while IPA is more hop-forward and vivid. So Kotohira IPA brings citrusy aroma and a pleasant bitterness.
MugiOhh, got it! So Shingu Tea Ale has tea-like nuance, and Kotohira Pale Ale is all about gentle balance?
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery also connects to vacant-store reuse and local revitalization, so it feels like the region's history is poured right into the glass.
MugiNow I really want a drink. First at Bibibi in Daikanyama, then someday in Kotohira too, for the full beer pilgrimage trip!
Bibibi., a craft beer bar in Daikanyama, Tokyo, is known for serving Japanese craft beer together with the stories behind the brewers. Its atmosphere is welcoming and easy to enter even for solo guests, making it a bar that connects everyday drinking with regional brewery narratives.
This post spotlights Donzo Brewing in Kotohira, Kagawa. The brewery opened in June 2023 and operates as a brewpub in a renovated former pottery shop near the approach to Kotohira-gu Shrine. It was launched by Chihou Sousei Co., Ltd., established by the Pasona Group and the Kotohira Town Chamber of Commerce as part of a vacancy-reduction and local revitalization effort. The name comes from the nearby historic site Donzoro, tying the brewery to the town’s heritage.
According to Donzo Brewing’s official sales page, the lineup includes Kuro Ichijiku Ale, Shingu Tea Ale, Kotohira Pale Ale, and Kotohira IPA. Kuro Ichijiku Ale uses rare black figs from Kagawa, while Shingu Tea Ale and Kotohira Pale Ale are balanced pale ales. Kotohira IPA is described as an IPA with citrusy aroma and a pleasant bitterness. It is a brewery worth remembering for anyone who wants to drink beer with a strong sense of place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about how Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi featured Nomizo Brewing today.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds powerful. Nomizo Brewing sounds wild, but what kind of brewery is it?
Hop BroIt opened in June 2023 in Kotohira, Kagawa, right by the Konpira approach to Kotohira-gu Shrine. It is a brewpub renovated from a former pottery shop.
MugiWhoa! But hang on, what is a brewpub exactly? Is it like a brewery and a pub doing a fusion dance?
Hop BroThat is basically right. It means brewed and poured onsite, so you can drink the beer where it is made, and that is the charm.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And if the official page confirms four original beers, now I really want to see the menu.
Hop BroThe lineup is Black Fig Ale, Shingu Tea Ale, Kotohira Pale Ale, and Kotohira IPA. The standout is Black Fig Ale, with aromas from Kagawa-grown black figs and hops.
MugiWait, when you say pale ale and IPA, it suddenly feels like I got dragged into a beer exam!
Hop BroIn simple terms, pale ale is the balanced easygoing type, while IPA is more hop-forward and vivid. So Kotohira IPA brings citrusy aroma and a pleasant bitterness.
MugiOhh, got it! So Shingu Tea Ale has tea-like nuance, and Kotohira Pale Ale is all about gentle balance?
Hop BroExactly. And this brewery also connects to vacant-store reuse and local revitalization, so it feels like the region's history is poured right into the glass.
MugiNow I really want a drink. First at Bibibi in Daikanyama, then someday in Kotohira too, for the full beer pilgrimage trip!
