Ryusendo Wakka to Pre-Release Summer Beer “Hoshimeguri” on Tanabata
Ryusendo Wakka in Iwaizumi, Iwate, will pre-release its summer seasonal craft beer “Hoshimeguri” at the on-site cafe on July 7, Tanabata. The beer is made with an improved yeast based on an Iwate ginjo sake yeast and is described as fruity and easy to drink.
Hop BroTonight's topic is Ryusendo Wakka. In Iwaizumi, Iwate, they're advance-releasing their summer seasonal beer 'Hoshi Meguri' on Tanabata, July 7.
MugiWhat! A Tanabata presale is way too romantic. The name already sounds like it's telling us to toast under the stars!
Hop BroAnd 'Hoshi Meguri' is a summer seasonal ale, served on draft at the in-house cafe. That light finish should be perfect in hot weather.
MugiWhoa! But the part about ginjo sake yeast made my brain leave the party and float into orbit!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it's really just delicious. They use a yeast adapted from Iwate's 'Giovanni no Shirabe,' and that brewing yeast character gives it a fruity aroma like ginjo sake.
MugiNo way! So it's a beer with a sake-like aroma? That's basically two drink worlds shaking hands inside one glass!
Hop BroExactly. And with water tied to Ryusendo Cave, the light, easy finish and the star-travel feeling of the name actually connect really well.
MugiThe naming is strong too! If it hints at Night on the Galactic Railroad, this suddenly feels like literature you can drink!
Hop BroAnd their post layers in Giovanni and Campanella, plus Orihime and Hikoboshi, so it comes across as a story-rich pour made for Tanabata.
MugiAnd Ryusendo Wakka is a taproom-equipped spot, right? If there's a shop and brewery too, that's how a quick stop turns into half a day disappearing!
Hop BroThat is the correct way to disappear. With local snacks and local water and ingredients all in one place, getting Hoshi Meguri there is honestly unfair.
MugiI'm done for. I want a pint of Hoshi Meguri on draft! On Tanabata night, I'm heading to that cafe counter before Hikoboshi does!
Ryusendo Wakka, a brewery and taproom in Iwaizumi, Iwate, will pre-release its summer seasonal craft beer, “Hoshimeguri,” on July 7, Tanabata. The announcement was made on the brewery’s official Instagram account, which says the beer will be served as draft beer at the in-house cafe.
According to the post, “Hoshimeguri” uses an improved beer yeast developed from “Giovanni no Shirabe,” an original ginjo sake yeast from Iwate. The beer is described as an ale with a fruity ginjo-like aroma and a light, refreshing finish suited to summer.
The name “Hoshimeguri” evokes a journey through the summer night sky. The brewery also connects the beer to Kenji Miyazawa’s Night on the Galactic Railroad, noting the association between Giovanni and Campanella and the Tanabata pair of Hikoboshi and Orihime.
Ryusendo Wakka is a facility that combines a taproom, shop, and brewery, using Ryusendo spring water and local ingredients. Its official website says it produces craft beer with Ryusendo water and locally sourced ingredients, and offers house beer and light food on site. “Hoshimeguri” fits that local approach, linking seasonal timing, literary imagery, and regional brewing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's topic is Ryusendo Wakka. In Iwaizumi, Iwate, they're advance-releasing their summer seasonal beer 'Hoshi Meguri' on Tanabata, July 7.
MugiWhat! A Tanabata presale is way too romantic. The name already sounds like it's telling us to toast under the stars!
Hop BroAnd 'Hoshi Meguri' is a summer seasonal ale, served on draft at the in-house cafe. That light finish should be perfect in hot weather.
MugiWhoa! But the part about ginjo sake yeast made my brain leave the party and float into orbit!
Hop BroIt sounds technical, but it's really just delicious. They use a yeast adapted from Iwate's 'Giovanni no Shirabe,' and that brewing yeast character gives it a fruity aroma like ginjo sake.
MugiNo way! So it's a beer with a sake-like aroma? That's basically two drink worlds shaking hands inside one glass!
Hop BroExactly. And with water tied to Ryusendo Cave, the light, easy finish and the star-travel feeling of the name actually connect really well.
MugiThe naming is strong too! If it hints at Night on the Galactic Railroad, this suddenly feels like literature you can drink!
Hop BroAnd their post layers in Giovanni and Campanella, plus Orihime and Hikoboshi, so it comes across as a story-rich pour made for Tanabata.
MugiAnd Ryusendo Wakka is a taproom-equipped spot, right? If there's a shop and brewery too, that's how a quick stop turns into half a day disappearing!
Hop BroThat is the correct way to disappear. With local snacks and local water and ingredients all in one place, getting Hoshi Meguri there is honestly unfair.
MugiI'm done for. I want a pint of Hoshi Meguri on draft! On Tanabata night, I'm heading to that cafe counter before Hikoboshi does!
