Seven beers tapped at craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, led by Sakamichi Brewing's RazCherry Sour
craft beer HOP CROWD, a beer pub in Yokkaichi, Mie, updated its Instagram tap list with seven beers. The lineup is led by Sakamichi Brewing's new RazCherry Sour, joined by Onidensetsu, Himitsu Beer x HOP CROWD, NEKO BEER, Nomcraft, Ise Kadoya, and Repubrew.
Hop BroYokkaichi's fresh HOP CROWD tap list is built perfectly for hot weather. Seven beers just came on, including Sakamichi Brewing's new RazCherry Sour.
MugiWait, seven taps at once? That's basically a festival! RazCherry Sour already sounds sweet and tart, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe headliner is a Fruited Sour Ale. Raspberry leads, cherry adds roundness, and Mosaic hops chase it with aroma. It's exactly the kind of first pint you want on a hot day.
MugiHold on, what even is Mosaic hops? Is that the one that makes the flavor come out in puzzle pieces?
Hop BroThis is where I get nerdy, but it's a hop variety name. It tends to give citrusy and tropical notes, so here it lifts the fruit with aroma.
MugiOhhh, so it's a spotlight for the fruit! Raspberry and cherry are singing up front while the hops are running the stage lights!
Hop BroAnd the rest of the lineup is stacked. It's seven standout beers nationwide: Himitsu Beer x HOP CROWD's Yasumitai-nu, Oni Densetsu's Kinoni Pale Ale JRA SP ver., and NEKO BEER's I Am Hazy, but I Still Have No Nya-me.
MugiThose names are doing too much! A beer saying it still has no name is already unforgettable. Nomcraft, Ise Kadoya, and Repubrew are in there too, right?
Hop BroYep. Nomcraft's Octopus King, Ise Kadoya Brewery's Dank Dank Dank!!, and Repubrew's Barrel-Fermented Nitro Oat Milk Latte with Nutella, so barrel-fermented flavors and nitro texture are in the mix too.
MugiWhat is that, barrel-fermented is so long! It sounds like a spell. If I say it three times, do I get stronger before the first sip?
Hop BroBasically it means fermented or aged in barrels to add layered aroma. Also, HOP CROWD is open Tue-Sat 4:00 p.m.-midnight and Sun 1:00-9:00 p.m., and it's temporarily closed on Wednesday, August 26, so checking before you go is the safe move.
MugiNoted! Then let's aim for an open day in Yokkaichi. First glass: RazCherry Sour, then I want a full side-by-side tour of the weirdos from around Japan.
Hop BroThat's the move. From hot-day refreshment to nitro dessert vibes, this tap list covers a whole lap. My throat is reacting already.
MugiNope, that's it, I want a pint now! And with the Yokkaichi shopping street beer garden tickets on sale too, this is dangerously persuasive.
craft beer HOP CROWD, located on the second floor of Suwa Hanazono Building in Suwasakaemachi, Yokkaichi, is a beer pub where you can focus on the beer itself. In the latest post, the shop framed the lineup as a refreshing choice for still-hot summer days.
The featured new arrival is Sakamichi Brewing's RazCherry Sour. It is listed as a Fruited Sour Ale, with raspberry at the center and cherry plus Mosaic hops adding extra lift. The beer reads as a bright, fruit-forward sour with clear hop character, making it an easy pick for an early round on a hot day.
The rest of the tap list includes Himitsu Beer x HOP CROWD's Yasumitai-nu, Onidensetsu's Kinoni Pale Ale JRA SP ver., NEKO BEER's Waga wa Hazy de Aru. Namae wa Mada Nyanai., Nomcraft's Octopus King, Ise Kadoya's Dank Dank Dank!!, and Repubrew's Barrel-Fermented Nitro Oat Milk Latte with Nutella. The appeal here is the range: local Mie breweries, plus distinctive beers from across Japan, all in one place.
Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 16:00 to 24:00, Sunday from 13:00 to 21:00, and closed on Monday. The shop also noted a temporary closure on August 26, so checking ahead before visiting is sensible. Pre-sale tickets for the Yokkaichi shopping street beer garden are also being sold.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYokkaichi's fresh HOP CROWD tap list is built perfectly for hot weather. Seven beers just came on, including Sakamichi Brewing's new RazCherry Sour.
MugiWait, seven taps at once? That's basically a festival! RazCherry Sour already sounds sweet and tart, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe headliner is a Fruited Sour Ale. Raspberry leads, cherry adds roundness, and Mosaic hops chase it with aroma. It's exactly the kind of first pint you want on a hot day.
MugiHold on, what even is Mosaic hops? Is that the one that makes the flavor come out in puzzle pieces?
Hop BroThis is where I get nerdy, but it's a hop variety name. It tends to give citrusy and tropical notes, so here it lifts the fruit with aroma.
MugiOhhh, so it's a spotlight for the fruit! Raspberry and cherry are singing up front while the hops are running the stage lights!
Hop BroAnd the rest of the lineup is stacked. It's seven standout beers nationwide: Himitsu Beer x HOP CROWD's Yasumitai-nu, Oni Densetsu's Kinoni Pale Ale JRA SP ver., and NEKO BEER's I Am Hazy, but I Still Have No Nya-me.
MugiThose names are doing too much! A beer saying it still has no name is already unforgettable. Nomcraft, Ise Kadoya, and Repubrew are in there too, right?
Hop BroYep. Nomcraft's Octopus King, Ise Kadoya Brewery's Dank Dank Dank!!, and Repubrew's Barrel-Fermented Nitro Oat Milk Latte with Nutella, so barrel-fermented flavors and nitro texture are in the mix too.
MugiWhat is that, barrel-fermented is so long! It sounds like a spell. If I say it three times, do I get stronger before the first sip?
Hop BroBasically it means fermented or aged in barrels to add layered aroma. Also, HOP CROWD is open Tue-Sat 4:00 p.m.-midnight and Sun 1:00-9:00 p.m., and it's temporarily closed on Wednesday, August 26, so checking before you go is the safe move.
MugiNoted! Then let's aim for an open day in Yokkaichi. First glass: RazCherry Sour, then I want a full side-by-side tour of the weirdos from around Japan.
Hop BroThat's the move. From hot-day refreshment to nitro dessert vibes, this tap list covers a whole lap. My throat is reacting already.
MugiNope, that's it, I want a pint now! And with the Yokkaichi shopping street beer garden tickets on sale too, this is dangerously persuasive.
