craft beer HOP CROWD adds Fremont brewing Lush IPA and Nomcraft Wakayama XPA
craft beer HOP CROWD, a beer pub on the second floor in Suwa Sakae-cho, Yokkaichi, Mie, updated its tap list with Fremont brewing Lush IPA and Nomcraft Wakayama XPA, alongside a wider lineup of eight beers.
Hop BroYokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD just refreshed all 8 taps. The two new additions are Fremont Brewing's Lush IPA and Nomcraft's Wakayama XPA, and that lineup really grabs you.
MugiWait, Lush IPA already sounds intense! What's the difference between an IPA and an XPA?
Hop BroThat's the key part. IPA usually pushes hops harder, while XPA leans lighter and drier, so it's easier to drink.
MugiWhoa, and what is lupulin powder anyway? That sounds like something you'd unlock in a science lab.
Hop BroIt's basically the hop aroma and resin concentrated down. In Lush IPA it helps build a deep, aromatic profile, so it's great when you want a fuller, more serious IPA.
MugiOkay, so Wakayama XPA's special move is Kawachi Bankan citrus from Wakayama, right?
Hop BroExactly. You get citrus character without heaviness, and the clean finish makes it a perfect first glass.
MugiAnd HOP CROWD has pilsner, fruit beer, IPA, and stout? That's ridiculously versatile! One place for every possible beer mood.
Hop BroThe full list is strong too. Minoh Beer, two from NEKO BEER, Faction, Isekadoya, and Farmentry's Imperial Stout are all there, so the finish is covered too.
MugiSo it's basically a first-pour to last-call lineup! I'm already debating whether to start with Lush IPA or Wakayama XPA.
Hop BroYou could chase hops all night or compare the different textures and finishes. If I were in Yokkaichi, I'd order a tap comparison flight immediately.
MugiDone. Wakayama XPA first, then Lush IPA, then stout, and I want a little of everything!
craft beer HOP CROWD, a beer pub in Suwa Sakae-cho, Yokkaichi, Mie, updated its tap list with two new beers: Fremont brewing Lush IPA and Nomcraft Wakayama XPA. The former is a hop-forward IPA with strong aroma and depth, while the latter uses Wakayama-grown kawachi bankan for a lighter body and a clean, dry finish.
The rest of the lineup spans pilsner, fruit beer, IPA, and stout, giving the bar a broad range of styles to compare in one visit.
- Fremont brewing: Lush IPA
- Nomcraft: Wakayama XPA
- Minoh Beer: Haikara Pils
- NEKO BEER: Fruit Parlor NEKONEKO!
- NEKO BEER: Otsumiru~
- Faction: Terpsman IPA
- Ise Kadoya Beer: Nekojima
- Farmentry: Imperial Stout
It is the kind of lineup that works well for a slow tasting session: start with something crisp, move into hop-driven beers, and finish with a stout.
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Hop BroYokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD just refreshed all 8 taps. The two new additions are Fremont Brewing's Lush IPA and Nomcraft's Wakayama XPA, and that lineup really grabs you.
MugiWait, Lush IPA already sounds intense! What's the difference between an IPA and an XPA?
Hop BroThat's the key part. IPA usually pushes hops harder, while XPA leans lighter and drier, so it's easier to drink.
MugiWhoa, and what is lupulin powder anyway? That sounds like something you'd unlock in a science lab.
Hop BroIt's basically the hop aroma and resin concentrated down. In Lush IPA it helps build a deep, aromatic profile, so it's great when you want a fuller, more serious IPA.
MugiOkay, so Wakayama XPA's special move is Kawachi Bankan citrus from Wakayama, right?
Hop BroExactly. You get citrus character without heaviness, and the clean finish makes it a perfect first glass.
MugiAnd HOP CROWD has pilsner, fruit beer, IPA, and stout? That's ridiculously versatile! One place for every possible beer mood.
Hop BroThe full list is strong too. Minoh Beer, two from NEKO BEER, Faction, Isekadoya, and Farmentry's Imperial Stout are all there, so the finish is covered too.
MugiSo it's basically a first-pour to last-call lineup! I'm already debating whether to start with Lush IPA or Wakayama XPA.
Hop BroYou could chase hops all night or compare the different textures and finishes. If I were in Yokkaichi, I'd order a tap comparison flight immediately.
MugiDone. Wakayama XPA first, then Lush IPA, then stout, and I want a little of everything!
