TOWA in Ueno serves Hop Garden’s fresh-hop IPA “Abukuma Green”
Beer pub TOWA in Ueno introduced Hop Garden’s guest beer “Abukuma Green” on August 31. Brewed with hops from Tamura, Fukushima, this fresh-hop IPA was offered alongside a happy hour running until 7 p.m.
Hop BroTOWA in Ueno has something worth chasing: #7 Abukuma Green. It is a guest beer from Hop Garden, and this one is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, a guest beer? So it is like a visiting player instead of the home team?
Hop BroPretty much. This one is a fresh hop IPA brewed by Hop Garden and specially poured at TOWA.
MugiWhoa, what is that even supposed to mean? Fresh-picked hops sound like beer made from salad.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Since the hops are used before drying, you get bigger hop aroma and a greener, juicier impression.
MugiI would love that! And it uses only hops from Tamura in Fukushima? That is basically 100% local hops and I am into it.
Hop BroExactly. It is made only with hops from the Abukuma Highlands, and the flavor is firm but refreshing instead of heavy.
MugiBitter and refreshing at the same time? That is a total two-way player. And then I hear about the satsuma-age pairing and now I am hungry too!
Hop BroThat pairing makes sense. The hop aroma sits nicely on fried savory flavors, so it is great with food as well.
MugiThere goes the fancy jargon again! What is a food beer? It sounds like this pint just joined a dinner strategy meeting.
Hop BroIt just means it tastes even better with a meal. And since they change the hops every time, this is a one-time-only flavor.
MugiThen we need to move fast! On August 31 there is happy hour till 7 PM, and now I really want to stop by Ueno for a drink.
On August 31, TOWA, a beer pub in Ueno, featured Hop Garden’s guest beer, “Abukuma Green.” The beer comes from the Abukuma Highlands in Fukushima and is brewed as a fresh-hop IPA using hops grown only in Tamura City, Fukushima. TOWA described it as having a vivid hop aroma and a firm yet refreshing bitterness.
The post also suggested that the beer could pair especially well with satsuma-age. That makes the beer feel like more than a solo pour; it is a natural fit for the food side of TOWA’s lineup as well. Since Hop Garden changes the hops used in each batch, this flavor may be a one-time encounter, which gives it extra appeal for anyone who likes to chase seasonal beers.
TOWA sits on the second floor in the Ueno area and is easy to drop into after work or for a quieter drink. The shop also announced a happy hour until 7 p.m. on August 31, making it a practical stop for a first glass. For drinkers looking for a guest beer in Ueno, this is one to note.
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Hop BroTOWA in Ueno has something worth chasing: #7 Abukuma Green. It is a guest beer from Hop Garden, and this one is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, a guest beer? So it is like a visiting player instead of the home team?
Hop BroPretty much. This one is a fresh hop IPA brewed by Hop Garden and specially poured at TOWA.
MugiWhoa, what is that even supposed to mean? Fresh-picked hops sound like beer made from salad.
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Since the hops are used before drying, you get bigger hop aroma and a greener, juicier impression.
MugiI would love that! And it uses only hops from Tamura in Fukushima? That is basically 100% local hops and I am into it.
Hop BroExactly. It is made only with hops from the Abukuma Highlands, and the flavor is firm but refreshing instead of heavy.
MugiBitter and refreshing at the same time? That is a total two-way player. And then I hear about the satsuma-age pairing and now I am hungry too!
Hop BroThat pairing makes sense. The hop aroma sits nicely on fried savory flavors, so it is great with food as well.
MugiThere goes the fancy jargon again! What is a food beer? It sounds like this pint just joined a dinner strategy meeting.
Hop BroIt just means it tastes even better with a meal. And since they change the hops every time, this is a one-time-only flavor.
MugiThen we need to move fast! On August 31 there is happy hour till 7 PM, and now I really want to stop by Ueno for a drink.
