Faction New Tap at Yokkaichi HOP CROWD, NEKO BEER’s Rich Stout Also on Offer
The beer pub "craft beer HOP CROWD" in Yokkaichi, Mie, updated its tap lineup on March 18. It announced new pours of Faction's "Commando 450 IPA" and NEKO BEER's "Patisserie Nyankoro Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout," while continuing to serve a range of distinctive beers from Japan and abroad.
Hop BroToday, let's talk about how two new taps went up at craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi. They're Faction's "Commando 450 IPA" and NEKO BEER's "Patisserie Nyankoro Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout."
MugiWhoa! The names alone sound like a feast! Strawberry ganache makes it sound more like a cake shop than beer!
Hop BroFirst up, Faction's "Commando 450 IPA" is a West Coast IPA, a classic style with a clean finish and a rich hop aroma.
MugiWhat? Does that clean finish just mean it's light?
Hop BroThat's the difference: it means there are fewer off-flavors, so the aroma and bitterness come through smoothly. In other words, the fermentation profile is very clear.
MugiI see! What about the NEKO BEER one? When I hear Imperial Stout, it suddenly feels like a final boss!
Hop BroNEKO BEER's new release is jet black, with a strawberry-like aroma and a strong dessert feel. So it's right in the middle of the rich stout lane.
MugiHaving sweets and dark beer join forces in one glass is amazing! It's like a cat-and-cake collaboration!
Hop BroWhat's more, the taps also include Shima Brewing's "Meyer Lemon Lager," Ise Kadoya Beer x VERTERE's "Another Cut," and VERTERE's "10th Anniversary," so the range of flavors is really broad. There's also a collaboration planned with Vineria Luppolo on March 22.
MugiI want something crisp with an IPA, then finish with a rich stout! I want to drink tonight already. Let's go to HOP CROWD!
From "craft beer HOP CROWD" on the second floor of the Suwahana Garden Building in Suwasakae-cho, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, the latest tap information has been announced. The highlight this time is:
- Faction "Commando 450 IPA" (West Coast IPA)
- NEKO BEER "Patisserie Nyankoro Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout" (Imperial Stout)
The post describes Commando 450 IPA as having a "clean, crisp finish and a rich hop aroma." By contrast, NEKO BEER's new release is characterized by its jet-black color and strawberry-like aroma, presented as a dessert-like, richly flavored pour.
Also on tap are Shima Brewing's "Meyer Lemon Lager," Ise Kadoya Beer x VERTERE "Another Cut," NEKO BEER "FANTASISTA ~Grapes Are My Friend~," and VERTERE "10th Anniversary." The lineup spans a wide range of flavors, from hop-forward IPAs to full-bodied stouts and fruit-driven beers.
The shop is a beer pub in central Yokkaichi where you can enjoy craft beer at the center of the experience. It is open from evening to late night Tuesday through Saturday, and from midday on Sundays, making it easy to use as either a first stop or a second stop. A collaboration event with Vineria Luppolo is also scheduled for March 22, so it is worth keeping an eye on both the in-store taps and the event lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, let's talk about how two new taps went up at craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi. They're Faction's "Commando 450 IPA" and NEKO BEER's "Patisserie Nyankoro Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout."
MugiWhoa! The names alone sound like a feast! Strawberry ganache makes it sound more like a cake shop than beer!
Hop BroFirst up, Faction's "Commando 450 IPA" is a West Coast IPA, a classic style with a clean finish and a rich hop aroma.
MugiWhat? Does that clean finish just mean it's light?
Hop BroThat's the difference: it means there are fewer off-flavors, so the aroma and bitterness come through smoothly. In other words, the fermentation profile is very clear.
MugiI see! What about the NEKO BEER one? When I hear Imperial Stout, it suddenly feels like a final boss!
Hop BroNEKO BEER's new release is jet black, with a strawberry-like aroma and a strong dessert feel. So it's right in the middle of the rich stout lane.
MugiHaving sweets and dark beer join forces in one glass is amazing! It's like a cat-and-cake collaboration!
Hop BroWhat's more, the taps also include Shima Brewing's "Meyer Lemon Lager," Ise Kadoya Beer x VERTERE's "Another Cut," and VERTERE's "10th Anniversary," so the range of flavors is really broad. There's also a collaboration planned with Vineria Luppolo on March 22.
MugiI want something crisp with an IPA, then finish with a rich stout! I want to drink tonight already. Let's go to HOP CROWD!
