PEPOWN to host Hello! Falò Brewing! on June 20-21
PEPOWN in Chigasaki, Kanagawa will host the fifth installment of its Hello! project on June 20 and 21, featuring Falò Brewing from Yamamoto, Miyagi. Owner-brewer Handa Naru is scheduled to visit on June 20, giving guests a chance to hear the brewery’s story alongside the beer.
Hop BroPEPOWN is bringing in Hello! Falò Brewing! on June 20 and 21, and this one looks seriously good.
MugiWait, does that mean the taps turn into a one-brewery festival? That's basically beer amusement park!
Hop BroExactly. PEPOWN's Hello! project is a full tap takeover, so you can compare beers and dig into the people behind them.
MugiOoh! And Falò Brewing sounds like a bonfire kind of name. I already want to hang out there.
Hop BroIt is. Falò means bonfire in Italian, and they brew in an old school lunchroom in Yamamoto, Miyagi, which is a great setup for a community brewery.
MugiHold on, what even is an IPA anyway? Did this just turn into a craft beer exam?
Hop BroIPA is an ale with bigger hop aroma and bitterness, while lager is crisper and cleaner. Falò uses lagers and IPAs as a base, then gets more imaginative from there.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean, drinking a landscape? And they use local strawberries too? My brain just spilled its pint.
Hop BroPretty much. The styles stay approachable, but the ideas are free, and local strawberry ingredients bring Yamamoto's character into the glass. The specific beer names seem to be a surprise for the day.
MugiAnd on June 20, Handa Naru will be there, right? If I can drink and hear about Yamamoto at the same time, I'm in.
Hop BroThat's the appeal. At PEPOWN you get a two-day tap journey where you can taste the beers and hear Falò's bigger vision directly.
MugiThen I'm settled. I'll start with a lager, chase a strawberry one after that, and end with a bonfire-like pint that makes me go quiet for once.
Hop BroThen we close on a Falò IPA and keep talking until last call. I already want to head to Chigasaki now.
Event overview
PEPOWN’s ongoing Hello! Project is a monthly-style format that fills the bar’s taps with beer from a single brewery and lets guests explore that brewery in depth. The fifth edition spotlights Falò Brewing from Yamamoto, Miyagi Prefecture, and runs on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
About Falò Brewing
The name Falò comes from the Italian word for “campfire,” reflecting the brewery’s wish to be a place where people naturally gather and talk. The brewery operates in the former cafeteria of the closed Sakamoto Junior High School, a space now being reused as a community hub for events and local exchange.
What kind of beer to expect
The post describes Falò Brewing as a brewery that works with classic styles like lager and IPA, while also moving beyond style boundaries. Its beers are inspired by abstract ideas such as scenes and aromas, and the brewery also actively uses local ingredients such as strawberries. The lineup should appeal both to drinkers who want familiar, clean styles and to those looking for something more expressive.
Why it matters at PEPOWN
PEPOWN is a Chigasaki brewery-bar that focuses on beer first, so a takeover-style event like this fits naturally with its identity. On June 20, owner-brewer Handa Naru is also expected to be on site, making the weekend a good chance to pair the beers with conversation about Yamamoto, the brewery’s future plans, and the ideas behind each pour. It should be a two-day opportunity to taste Falò Brewing with context, not just as a tap list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroPEPOWN is bringing in Hello! Falò Brewing! on June 20 and 21, and this one looks seriously good.
MugiWait, does that mean the taps turn into a one-brewery festival? That's basically beer amusement park!
Hop BroExactly. PEPOWN's Hello! project is a full tap takeover, so you can compare beers and dig into the people behind them.
MugiOoh! And Falò Brewing sounds like a bonfire kind of name. I already want to hang out there.
Hop BroIt is. Falò means bonfire in Italian, and they brew in an old school lunchroom in Yamamoto, Miyagi, which is a great setup for a community brewery.
MugiHold on, what even is an IPA anyway? Did this just turn into a craft beer exam?
Hop BroIPA is an ale with bigger hop aroma and bitterness, while lager is crisper and cleaner. Falò uses lagers and IPAs as a base, then gets more imaginative from there.
MugiWhat is that supposed to mean, drinking a landscape? And they use local strawberries too? My brain just spilled its pint.
Hop BroPretty much. The styles stay approachable, but the ideas are free, and local strawberry ingredients bring Yamamoto's character into the glass. The specific beer names seem to be a surprise for the day.
MugiAnd on June 20, Handa Naru will be there, right? If I can drink and hear about Yamamoto at the same time, I'm in.
Hop BroThat's the appeal. At PEPOWN you get a two-day tap journey where you can taste the beers and hear Falò's bigger vision directly.
MugiThen I'm settled. I'll start with a lager, chase a strawberry one after that, and end with a bonfire-like pint that makes me go quiet for once.
Hop BroThen we close on a Falò IPA and keep talking until last call. I already want to head to Chigasaki now.
