Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand to Refresh 10 Taps on 4/9, with House-Brewed IPA Also Appearing
Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Tokyo, will be open for regular business from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. In addition to house-brewed pale ales, sours, and Belgian styles, the tap lineup will also include two collaborations with Sanriku Beer.
Hop BroToday’s Today’s on Tap, with all 10 beers, is hot right now. At Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, Thursday, April 9 is a regular business day from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., so it’s a day you can settle in and drink at the taproom.
MugiWait, you mean 10 taps updated!? If that many are lined up, I think I’d get so happy just looking at the menu that I’d start feeling drunk!
Hop BroAnd the house-brewed lineup is strong too. `Kohatu Pale Ale`, `DH Red Ale`, `Sauvin Belgo Brut`, `Ryuusou Sou Sou`, `Yuzu Sour Saison`, `Komagome Brown`, `Komagome Best Bitter`, and `Kurotobi #4` are all lined up as house-brewed labels.
MugiHold on, if you start saying Belgo Brut, my brain starts bubbling! Is that like some kind of powerful spell?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a type that combines the aroma of Belgian yeast with a dry finish. A name like `Sauvin Belgo Brut` may look a little difficult, but just think of it as a beer to enjoy for its aroma and crisp finish.
MugiI see! Then I’m really curious about the yuzu and tartness of `Yuzu Sour Saison`! It sounds super refreshing, and it totally fits my mood right now!
Hop BroGood eye. Today isn’t just about pale ales and IPA-leaning beers either; there are sours, saisons, browns, bitters, and even Belgian stout, so it’s fun that you can drink according to your mood.
MugiWait, they’ve got brown and bitter too, but in the shop it’s kaki-pea and dagashi!? It really gives off the feeling that beer is the star, not the food!
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hinomoto so distinctive. It’s a brewpub that serves only Japanese craft beer, and the setup is designed so the contents of the glass take center stage without fuss. So it’s perfect for a day when beer comes first.
MugiAnd there’s even a collaboration with Sanriku Beer!? `Black IPA a.k.a. Black Sheep Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. White Sheep Ale` make me excited like it’s a tasting set!
Hop BroExactly. The black one brings roasted notes, while the white one has the aroma of Belgian yeast, so the contrast is beautiful. And this week there’s even more going on with in-shop service and event booths. This is definitely the kind of night where you seriously debate which one to open first.
MugiWow, I want to drink right now! I’d love to stand in Honkomagome looking at the taps and start with the yuzu sour, then move on to the black sheep!
Hop BroNice, that sounds like a good flow. Then let’s finish by coming back to hop aroma with `Kohatu Pale Ale`. Let’s head to Honkomagome to find today’s pint.
The brewpub Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand in Honkomagome, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. Because it is closed on Wednesdays, this day is being announced as a regular business day, and the shop is a taproom-centered place to enjoy beer.
This day's Today’s on Tap features a total of 10 beers. The lineup includes house-brewed labels such as `Kohatu Pale Ale`, `DH Red Ale`, `Sauvin Belgo Brut`, `Ryuusou Sou Sou`, `Yuzu Sour Saison`, `Komagome Brown`, `Komagome Best Bitter`, and `Kurotobi #4`. Alongside pale ales and IPA-leaning beers that highlight hop aroma, the selection also spans sours, saisons, browns, bitters, and even Belgian stout, making it easy to choose based on your mood that day.
The beers to watch are `Black IPA a.k.a. Black Sheep Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. White Sheep Ale`, listed as collaborations with Sanriku Beer. Even though they are part of the same collaboration, one is a Black IPA with roasted notes, while the other is a hazy IPA with aromas from Belgian yeast, so a side-by-side tasting should clearly bring out the differences in character.
The venue is a brewpub that serves only domestic craft beer, with a casual food lineup centered on kaki-pea snacks and dagashi candy. It is the kind of place that suits a day when you want the glass to take center stage rather than a formal meal. In addition, guest chef Nanami-chan's potato chip dog is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, and the brewery also plans to have a booth at GO OUT JAMBOREE from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, so this week brings activity both inside the shop and at events.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s Today’s on Tap, with all 10 beers, is hot right now. At Hinomoto Brewing & Beer Stand, Thursday, April 9 is a regular business day from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., so it’s a day you can settle in and drink at the taproom.
MugiWait, you mean 10 taps updated!? If that many are lined up, I think I’d get so happy just looking at the menu that I’d start feeling drunk!
Hop BroAnd the house-brewed lineup is strong too. `Kohatu Pale Ale`, `DH Red Ale`, `Sauvin Belgo Brut`, `Ryuusou Sou Sou`, `Yuzu Sour Saison`, `Komagome Brown`, `Komagome Best Bitter`, and `Kurotobi #4` are all lined up as house-brewed labels.
MugiHold on, if you start saying Belgo Brut, my brain starts bubbling! Is that like some kind of powerful spell?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it’s a type that combines the aroma of Belgian yeast with a dry finish. A name like `Sauvin Belgo Brut` may look a little difficult, but just think of it as a beer to enjoy for its aroma and crisp finish.
MugiI see! Then I’m really curious about the yuzu and tartness of `Yuzu Sour Saison`! It sounds super refreshing, and it totally fits my mood right now!
Hop BroGood eye. Today isn’t just about pale ales and IPA-leaning beers either; there are sours, saisons, browns, bitters, and even Belgian stout, so it’s fun that you can drink according to your mood.
MugiWait, they’ve got brown and bitter too, but in the shop it’s kaki-pea and dagashi!? It really gives off the feeling that beer is the star, not the food!
Hop BroThat’s what makes Hinomoto so distinctive. It’s a brewpub that serves only Japanese craft beer, and the setup is designed so the contents of the glass take center stage without fuss. So it’s perfect for a day when beer comes first.
MugiAnd there’s even a collaboration with Sanriku Beer!? `Black IPA a.k.a. Black Sheep Ale` and `Belgian Hazy IPA a.k.a. White Sheep Ale` make me excited like it’s a tasting set!
Hop BroExactly. The black one brings roasted notes, while the white one has the aroma of Belgian yeast, so the contrast is beautiful. And this week there’s even more going on with in-shop service and event booths. This is definitely the kind of night where you seriously debate which one to open first.
MugiWow, I want to drink right now! I’d love to stand in Honkomagome looking at the taps and start with the yuzu sour, then move on to the black sheep!
Hop BroNice, that sounds like a good flow. Then let’s finish by coming back to hop aroma with `Kohatu Pale Ale`. Let’s head to Honkomagome to find today’s pint.
