Nomendo Brew Stand launches a secret-beer quiz for its third anniversary
NOMENDO BREW STAND in Koshigaya, Saitama, will run a challenge quiz using a secret beer from August 7, the eve of its third-anniversary festival. Winners can receive original goods, alongside anniversary beer releases and other event programming.
Hop BroToday's topic is NOMENDO BREW STAND in Koshigaya, and their 3rd anniversary plan is ridiculously playful.
MugiWait, a secret beer challenge? What is that supposed to mean? The beer name and flavor are both a mystery?
Hop BroExactly. Starting with the August 7 eve party, they're running a guess-the-beer quiz for anyone who orders the secret beer. You write your answer on a memo and hand it to the owner.
MugiWhoa, and it's three tries a day? That escalated fast. Does the owner at least give hints?
Hop BroSometimes, yes, but hints stay secret. If you get one, you can't share it, which turns it into part tasting, part detective game.
MugiThat has real blind tasting energy! Wait, does that mean I have to drink beer with a blindfold on?
Hop BroNo blindfold, just no preconceptions. The beer name and even the style are undisclosed, so you're judging it by aroma and flavor alone.
MugiOkay, that's fun. And the winner gets original merch prizes? I was joking, but now I want to win.
Hop BroAnd this place matters locally too. They got their brewing license in January 2024 and became Koshigaya's first brewery. FI-KA guests on August 8, TRIP on August 9.
MugiHold on, there's a tapping event, guest breweries, and two anniversary beers too? That's way too much good stuff for one weekend!
Hop BroSince it's mostly standing service and takeaway is fine, I kind of want to join from the eve party and start chasing the answer right away.
MugiSame. This is fully a need-a-drink-now situation. It's three minutes from Koshigaya Station, so let's go raise a glass.
NOMENDO BREW STAND is a craft beer bar in Koshigaya, Saitama, about a three-minute walk from Koshigaya Station. The brewery obtained its brewing license in January 2024 and positions itself as the city’s first brewery. It mainly serves beer in a standing format and also offers takeaway.
In its Instagram post, the brewery announced a challenge quiz tied to its third-anniversary festival. The quiz starts with the pre-event on August 7 and is open to customers who order the secret beer. Each person may answer up to three times per day, and responses are written on paper and handed to the owner. Guests may receive a hint from the owner, but the hint is meant to stay private. The quiz ends once someone answers correctly or the secret beer sells out.
Third-anniversary schedule
- August 7: pre-party and tapping-out event
- August 8: guest appearance by FI-KA
- August 9: guest appearance by TRIP
- Two anniversary beer releases
- Anniversary T-shirt sales
- Special pricing tied to reusable cup use
The anniversary program combines limited beers, guest appearances, and a participatory quiz. For NOMENDO BREW STAND, it is both a celebration of its brewery milestones and a way to show its identity through beer-focused events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is NOMENDO BREW STAND in Koshigaya, and their 3rd anniversary plan is ridiculously playful.
MugiWait, a secret beer challenge? What is that supposed to mean? The beer name and flavor are both a mystery?
Hop BroExactly. Starting with the August 7 eve party, they're running a guess-the-beer quiz for anyone who orders the secret beer. You write your answer on a memo and hand it to the owner.
MugiWhoa, and it's three tries a day? That escalated fast. Does the owner at least give hints?
Hop BroSometimes, yes, but hints stay secret. If you get one, you can't share it, which turns it into part tasting, part detective game.
MugiThat has real blind tasting energy! Wait, does that mean I have to drink beer with a blindfold on?
Hop BroNo blindfold, just no preconceptions. The beer name and even the style are undisclosed, so you're judging it by aroma and flavor alone.
MugiOkay, that's fun. And the winner gets original merch prizes? I was joking, but now I want to win.
Hop BroAnd this place matters locally too. They got their brewing license in January 2024 and became Koshigaya's first brewery. FI-KA guests on August 8, TRIP on August 9.
MugiHold on, there's a tapping event, guest breweries, and two anniversary beers too? That's way too much good stuff for one weekend!
Hop BroSince it's mostly standing service and takeaway is fine, I kind of want to join from the eve party and start chasing the answer right away.
MugiSame. This is fully a need-a-drink-now situation. It's three minutes from Koshigaya Station, so let's go raise a glass.
