GOOD HOPS to Sell Anniversary Specials and Limited Items at the Taproom on May 2
GOOD HOPS (Good Hops) in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, has released taproom information for Saturday, May 2. As a special program tied to Anniversary Week, it is announcing the early taproom debut of the craft beer "Do Good" along with limited-edition merchandise and canned beer sales.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS' Anniversary Week in Tono, Iwate is really heating up. On May 2 at the taproom, they're bringing out the early-tapped "Do Good" plus limited merchandise, which feels pretty serious from a shop owner's point of view.
MugiWhat! An early tap? Hearing that makes me want to rush in from day one. And a limited glass and tenugui too? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroThe thing is, GOOD HOPS is a brewery that handles everything from hop cultivation to brewing. It feels like Tono's hop culture is turned straight into flavor, and the land's atmosphere comes through in the glass.
MugiWhoa, cool but a little hard to follow! "From hop cultivation to brewing" means the farm people and the beer people are the same, right?
Hop BroExactly. Very roughly speaking, it's an end-to-end setup from the field. That's why a glass of "Do Good" is interesting: you can drink it with the background of the ingredients included.
MugiOh! And with six kinds lined up on tap that day, it's the kind of lineup that's fun before you even choose. I'm also curious about "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER"!
Hop BroThose two are an easy-to-understand contrast between an IPA and a lager. IPAs tend to highlight aroma and bitterness, while lagers tend to show crispness and easy drinkability, so they're well suited for an anniversary tasting.
MugiWhat is that! The moment I hear "running low," it suddenly feels much harder to get. Everyone must be thinking the same thing!
Hop BroAnd the food lineup is packed with snacks too. They have mixed nuts, edamame, potato fries, and fish and chips, so it sounds like you could keep going from lunchtime on.
MugiAnd it's only a 2-minute walk from the station, and open on weekends and holidays from 11:00 to 18:00, right? There's nothing else to do but go, drink, take some home, and enjoy the anniversary to the fullest!
Hop BroIn the end, the fact that you can enjoy GOOD HOPS both on site and in cans is what makes it feel so true to the brewery. Have a beer in Tono, then take a can home on the way back. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass together.
GOOD HOPS (Good Hops) in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, has released taproom information for Saturday, May 2. In Tono, known as one of Japan's leading hop-producing regions, the brewery works from hop cultivation through brewing, and the lineup is designed to broaden the in-store experience in line with Anniversary Week.
Key points for May 2
- "Do Good" to be first tapped on draft
A limited release brewed to commemorate GOOD HOPS' first anniversary, it will be served in the taproom ahead of sales to bars and the online store.
- Anniversary merchandise on sale
Limited-design glasses and a "GOOD HOPS tenugui" will be sold in store.
- Open throughout the five-day holiday
The taproom will remain open during the long weekend starting tomorrow, giving visitors a chance to taste and compare beers on the spot.
Tap list for the day
Planned pours for May 2 are six varieties: `Do Good`, `MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA`, `MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER`, `Tono no Kaze`, `The Classic Hops`, and `Twilight Cascade`. The brewery says `MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA` and `MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER` are running low, so they look set to move quickly as the centerpiece beers of the anniversary event.
Food and canned items
Food includes mixed nuts, dried fruit and banana chips, Hokkaido edamame, potato fries, and fish and chips. Beer is listed at 650 yen for an M size and from 1,100 yen for an L size. The canned lineup is also broad, with the new items `MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA`, `MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER`, `Tono no Kaze`, and `The Classic Hops`, plus `Twilight Cascade`, `Cheerful Nectaron`, `Lupulin Season`, `HAZY GOOD 2`, `SORACHI ACE RESPECT`, `Saaz Saaz`, `MOTUEKA RESPECT`, and `HAZY GOOD 1`.
GOOD HOPS launched its taproom in earnest in 2025 as a brewery rooted in Tono's hop culture. In this announcement, what stands out is that it offers both the pleasure of drinking on site and the pleasure of taking cans home. Hours are Saturday through Sunday and holidays, 11:00 to 18:00 (last order 17:30), and the location is 5-13 Shinkokucho, Tono City, a 2-minute walk from Tono Station.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGOOD HOPS' Anniversary Week in Tono, Iwate is really heating up. On May 2 at the taproom, they're bringing out the early-tapped "Do Good" plus limited merchandise, which feels pretty serious from a shop owner's point of view.
MugiWhat! An early tap? Hearing that makes me want to rush in from day one. And a limited glass and tenugui too? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroThe thing is, GOOD HOPS is a brewery that handles everything from hop cultivation to brewing. It feels like Tono's hop culture is turned straight into flavor, and the land's atmosphere comes through in the glass.
MugiWhoa, cool but a little hard to follow! "From hop cultivation to brewing" means the farm people and the beer people are the same, right?
Hop BroExactly. Very roughly speaking, it's an end-to-end setup from the field. That's why a glass of "Do Good" is interesting: you can drink it with the background of the ingredients included.
MugiOh! And with six kinds lined up on tap that day, it's the kind of lineup that's fun before you even choose. I'm also curious about "MURAKAMI SEVEN IPA" and "MURAKAMI SEVEN LAGER"!
Hop BroThose two are an easy-to-understand contrast between an IPA and a lager. IPAs tend to highlight aroma and bitterness, while lagers tend to show crispness and easy drinkability, so they're well suited for an anniversary tasting.
MugiWhat is that! The moment I hear "running low," it suddenly feels much harder to get. Everyone must be thinking the same thing!
Hop BroAnd the food lineup is packed with snacks too. They have mixed nuts, edamame, potato fries, and fish and chips, so it sounds like you could keep going from lunchtime on.
MugiAnd it's only a 2-minute walk from the station, and open on weekends and holidays from 11:00 to 18:00, right? There's nothing else to do but go, drink, take some home, and enjoy the anniversary to the fullest!
Hop BroIn the end, the fact that you can enjoy GOOD HOPS both on site and in cans is what makes it feel so true to the brewery. Have a beer in Tono, then take a can home on the way back. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes you want to raise a glass together.
