Let us introduce the craft beer brewed by Hop Japan in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture! Today, we’re showcasing their Fresh Hop Series “Harvest!”, crafted with 100% fresh hops harvested in Tamura City during 2024.
What is Hop Japan Craft Beer?
Hop Japan specializes in brewing high-quality craft beer using hops cultivated on their own farms in Tamura City.
Their brewery, Hop Garden Brewery, was established within the Green Park Miyakoji, a public facility in Tamura City. This area was once a temporary evacuation zone following the Great East Japan Earthquake but has since been revitalized, with part of the facility renovated for the brewery.
The brewery’s concept is “A place where you can feel the breeze of greenery and hops.” Visitors can experience everything from hop harvesting to enjoying freshly brewed beer. Hop Garden Brewery typically offers around seven varieties of craft beer, all generously infused with locally grown hops.
What Does the Fresh Hop Series “Harvest!” Taste Like?
This beer delivers a light, crisp, and refreshing taste, followed by a smooth and mellow richness due to its unfiltered yeast. It’s a unique beer that allows you to savor the refreshing qualities of hops alongside the depth and complexity of yeast—a combination rarely found in mainstream beers.
If you’ve never truly appreciated the flavor of hops, this beer will show you how remarkable they can be.
Where to Buy and Enjoy Hop Japan Craft Beer
Hop Japan’s craft beer is available at various locations in Fukushima Prefecture and beyond, including:
In Fukushima City:
- Fukushima Prefecture Tourist Product Center
- Kishi-nami Liquor Store
- Jizake no Mori (S-PAL Fukushima)
- Soba Shubo Kaoriya (Drink)
… and more.
In Koriyama City:
- Jizake no Mori (Koriyama Omiyagekan)
- Bar & Cafe Herbalist (Drink)
- Usui Department Store
- Agrea (Buy)
… and many other locations.
In Tamura City:
- Hop Garden Brewery (Buy & Drink)
- Domo Iwaisawa Store
- Yasuke Sushi (Drink)
… among others.
Other Cities:
- Iwaki City: Wonder Farm, Bar Quartet, Aeon Mall Iwaki
- Miharu Town: York Benimaru Miharu
- Bandai Town: Michi-no-Eki Bandai
… and more across the region.
For the full list of locations, please refer to the provided directory.
For more details, please check here.
In Conclusion
Today, we introduced the “Harvest!” series, but Hop Japan also offers a variety of unique beers, including IPAs, the citrusy Yuzu White, and single-hop beers using only locally grown hops. These distinctive beers are a rare opportunity to taste the flavors of hops grown in Japan.
If you’re visiting Fukushima Prefecture, don’t miss the chance to experience these exceptional craft beers!
