Seven new NEKOBEER beers tap at BEERKICHI; opens at 1:00 p.m. on May 16
The beer pub "BEERKICHI" in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka, will be open from 1:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 16. On its in-house "New on Tap" board, seven distinct beers from Fukuoka's NEKOBEER appeared, including stout, hazy IPA, and West Coast IPA.
Hop BroYou know, BEERKICHI in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka opens at 1:00 p.m., and on May 16 you can really take your time drinking all the way until midnight. What's more, the New on Tap lineup inside is seven NEKOBEER beers lined up at once.
MugiWait, all seven are new releases? If that many were on the menu, I'd probably stare at the list so long I'd end up closing the place down before choosing my first beer!
Hop BroThe standout-looking one is the Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout. It's Patisserie Nyankoro's imperial stout, and at ABV 10.0% it's a seriously hefty one.
MugiImperial? What even is that! And it has cake in the name too, so it sounds sweet and strong at the same time. I can't even tell whether this is dessert or beer anymore!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a strong stout with higher alcohol and more intensity. When you add roasted notes, chocolate-like character, and then layer on an strawberry image, it gives a dessert-like sense of satisfaction.
MugiI see! Then I'm curious about the oat cream hazy. Even the name Otsumiru ~2026 ver. already sounds fluffy!
Hop BroNice eye. DDH Oat Cream Hazy IPA is known for its juicy haze and soft mouthfeel, and even at ABV 7.0% it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly.
MugiBut wait, single hop and West Coast IPA all of a sudden sound like a baseball batting order! What's a single hop?
Hop BroIt's a brewing method that puts one hop variety in the spotlight so its character stands out. This time it's a pale ale made with the NZ variety Rakau, so you should get a very clear citrus-leaning aroma.
MugiHuh, then I want to try the sharp contours of CLEARNEKOLIQUID hyper too! If I compare it with Nigori Samurai Nyan Heiji, my tongue is going to feel like it's training!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it interesting. There's the sharpness of the DDH West Coast IPA, the thickness of the TDH Hazy IPA, and even the tartness of the sour IPA, so you can take a flavor journey in one place.
MugiAnd all the names are cute, which is unfair! Drawn in by the playful naming, I want to start with Cabernet King and finish the night stuck there until the last train with I Am a Cherry!
Hop BroThat's a great ending. In a small beer pub like BEERKICHI, the best part is being able to quickly sample the beer that catches your eye, and today even I can feel my throat already getting ready.
MugiThen it's settled! I'll start with an after-work drink to see how it goes, and before I know it I'll be ordering another one. NEKOBEER has me completely wanting to drink now!
At the standing-style beer pub "BEERKICHI" in Watanabe-dori, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, the tap lineup for Saturday, May 16 was announced. Hours are 1:00 p.m. opening and midnight closing. It is a day you can keep drinking well into the night.
That day's "New on Tap" selections are all from Fukuoka's NEKOBEER. What's more, the lineup spans a wide range of styles, making it fun to compare them side by side.
- Patisserie Nyankoro ~Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout~ / imperial stout / ABV 10.0%
- Otsumiru ~2026 ver.~ / DDH Oat Cream Hazy IPA / ABV 7.0%
- Single Nekosan's Single-Hop Pale Ale ~NZ variety! Rakau buy-buy savings-plan hop ver.~ / Pale Ale / ABV 5.5%
- CLEARNEKOLIQUID hyper / DDH West Coast IPA / ABV 7.5%
- Nigori Samurai Nyan Heiji ~A million thanks for the hazy pours! Heiji somehow trained and got stronger~ / TDH Hazy IPA / ABV 7.0%
- Cabernet King ~Stronger than any grape~ / sour IPA / ABV 6.0%
- I am a cherry / sour IPA / ABV 5.0%
From a rich imperial stout to a juice-like oat cream hazy, a citrus-leaning pale ale, a sharply defined West Coast IPA, and a tart sour IPA, the lineup offers a broad range of flavors in one place. NEKOBEER's playful naming also pairs well with the casual atmosphere that BEERKICHI is known for.
BEERKICHI is a small beer pub where Fukuoka's beer lovers gather. Its appeal lies in being able to follow the changing taps and quickly sample the beer that catches your eye. With this day's late closing time, it looks like an easy choice for everything from an after-work drink to a long, leisurely session.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroYou know, BEERKICHI in Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka opens at 1:00 p.m., and on May 16 you can really take your time drinking all the way until midnight. What's more, the New on Tap lineup inside is seven NEKOBEER beers lined up at once.
MugiWait, all seven are new releases? If that many were on the menu, I'd probably stare at the list so long I'd end up closing the place down before choosing my first beer!
Hop BroThe standout-looking one is the Strawberry Ganache Cake Stout. It's Patisserie Nyankoro's imperial stout, and at ABV 10.0% it's a seriously hefty one.
MugiImperial? What even is that! And it has cake in the name too, so it sounds sweet and strong at the same time. I can't even tell whether this is dessert or beer anymore!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a strong stout with higher alcohol and more intensity. When you add roasted notes, chocolate-like character, and then layer on an strawberry image, it gives a dessert-like sense of satisfaction.
MugiI see! Then I'm curious about the oat cream hazy. Even the name Otsumiru ~2026 ver. already sounds fluffy!
Hop BroNice eye. DDH Oat Cream Hazy IPA is known for its juicy haze and soft mouthfeel, and even at ABV 7.0% it's the kind of beer that goes down smoothly.
MugiBut wait, single hop and West Coast IPA all of a sudden sound like a baseball batting order! What's a single hop?
Hop BroIt's a brewing method that puts one hop variety in the spotlight so its character stands out. This time it's a pale ale made with the NZ variety Rakau, so you should get a very clear citrus-leaning aroma.
MugiHuh, then I want to try the sharp contours of CLEARNEKOLIQUID hyper too! If I compare it with Nigori Samurai Nyan Heiji, my tongue is going to feel like it's training!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it interesting. There's the sharpness of the DDH West Coast IPA, the thickness of the TDH Hazy IPA, and even the tartness of the sour IPA, so you can take a flavor journey in one place.
MugiAnd all the names are cute, which is unfair! Drawn in by the playful naming, I want to start with Cabernet King and finish the night stuck there until the last train with I Am a Cherry!
Hop BroThat's a great ending. In a small beer pub like BEERKICHI, the best part is being able to quickly sample the beer that catches your eye, and today even I can feel my throat already getting ready.
MugiThen it's settled! I'll start with an after-work drink to see how it goes, and before I know it I'll be ordering another one. NEKOBEER has me completely wanting to drink now!
