Y.MARKET's Minamichita Blood Orange IPA and More on Tap at Extra Hop in Oita
The craft beer pub Extra Hop in Chuo-cho, Oita City, announced Y.MARKET BREWING's "Minamichita Blood Orange," karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights," and a Pilsner from Yokohama Bay. The standing-room-focused bar continues to rotate guest beers.
Hop BroThe keg rotation at Extra Hop, the craft beer pub in Oita City's Chuo-cho, is getting interesting again. They've got Y.MARKET BREWING's "Minamichita Blood Orange," karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights," and Yokohama Bay's Pilsner on tap.
MugiWhoa! Three beers on tap at once? You can enjoy that many all at once? And the names are already so stylish!
Hop BroThe first one to note is definitely the Minamichita Blood Orange IPA. It's an annual release, and the post says it's already down to about half left, so if you like citrus aromas, you'd better hurry.
MugiSo if it's blood orange aroma, does that mean it's a fruity IPA? But IPAs make me brace myself because they seem kind of bitter.
Hop BroDon't worry about that. IPAs are built around hop aroma and bitterness, but this one is the kind where the orange character really comes forward. It's a very easy match for the increasingly warm season, as a citrus-forward beer.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is Under the Lights? Just the name makes it sound like something you'd sip quietly while looking at the night view!
Hop BroThat's a good read. karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights" is an oat stout, and its appeal is how light it is. Even though it's a dark beer, it doesn't feel heavy, and it has a soft drinkability that fits the approach of spring.
MugiWait, a stout that's light? A dark beer that's gentle? My brain is a little confused!
Hop BroWhen oats are used, the mouthfeel becomes smoother and the roast character tends to soften. So instead of "dark beer = heavy," it can lean toward a soft, dark style.
MugiOhhh! Then Yokohama Bay's Pilsner is the crisp one, right? That's the kind of beer that makes you want to pair it with food!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's already in the late stages, if you want a clean lager, you'd better go early. Extra Hop is mostly standing-room only, they don't serve wine or soft drinks, and they also have a "1 Beer & 1 Food" ordering rule.
MugiSo you can stop in for a quick drink, and with no reservations it's easy to go casually! And there’s also the Le TAMAÏ collaboration, so there’s even more fun in tracking the tap rotation!
Hop BroExactly. And since lunch is temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 15, you should check the shop's latest info before going. At this point, it really feels like it's time to grab a beer while you can.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in the mood to go drink now! It's fun to decide whether to start with the Minamichita Blood Orange or take it slow with Under the Lights!
The craft beer pub Extra Hop, located in Chuo-cho 2-chome, Oita City, posted an update on April 11 about its guest beer lineup. The three beers introduced this time were Y.MARKET BREWING's "Minamichita Blood Orange", karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights", and a Pilsner from Yokohama Bay.
Y.MARKET BREWING's beer was introduced in the post as an "annual Blood Orange IPA," and it was already down to about half remaining. It reads as a fruity beer with citrusy aromatics, making it a good match for the increasingly warm season. karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights" is a light stout made with oats. It is being presented as a soft-drinking dark beer that fits the seasonal transition from winter to spring.
Meanwhile, Yokohama Bay's Pilsner was said to be in the "late stages already," so if you are after a crisp lager, it seems worth checking out soon. Extra Hop operates as a standing bar and does not serve wine or soft drinks. They ask each customer to order "1 Beer & 1 Food," and food is paid for in cash in advance, separate from the beer bill. Reservations are not accepted, making it a place well suited to dropping in casually while following the tap rotation.
In addition, a collaboration event with Le TAMAÏ is being held from April 9 to 12. There is also a notice that lunch will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 15, so it would be wise to check the latest in-store information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe keg rotation at Extra Hop, the craft beer pub in Oita City's Chuo-cho, is getting interesting again. They've got Y.MARKET BREWING's "Minamichita Blood Orange," karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights," and Yokohama Bay's Pilsner on tap.
MugiWhoa! Three beers on tap at once? You can enjoy that many all at once? And the names are already so stylish!
Hop BroThe first one to note is definitely the Minamichita Blood Orange IPA. It's an annual release, and the post says it's already down to about half left, so if you like citrus aromas, you'd better hurry.
MugiSo if it's blood orange aroma, does that mean it's a fruity IPA? But IPAs make me brace myself because they seem kind of bitter.
Hop BroDon't worry about that. IPAs are built around hop aroma and bitterness, but this one is the kind where the orange character really comes forward. It's a very easy match for the increasingly warm season, as a citrus-forward beer.
MugiI see! So what kind of beer is Under the Lights? Just the name makes it sound like something you'd sip quietly while looking at the night view!
Hop BroThat's a good read. karuizawa Q's "Under the Lights" is an oat stout, and its appeal is how light it is. Even though it's a dark beer, it doesn't feel heavy, and it has a soft drinkability that fits the approach of spring.
MugiWait, a stout that's light? A dark beer that's gentle? My brain is a little confused!
Hop BroWhen oats are used, the mouthfeel becomes smoother and the roast character tends to soften. So instead of "dark beer = heavy," it can lean toward a soft, dark style.
MugiOhhh! Then Yokohama Bay's Pilsner is the crisp one, right? That's the kind of beer that makes you want to pair it with food!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's already in the late stages, if you want a clean lager, you'd better go early. Extra Hop is mostly standing-room only, they don't serve wine or soft drinks, and they also have a "1 Beer & 1 Food" ordering rule.
MugiSo you can stop in for a quick drink, and with no reservations it's easy to go casually! And there’s also the Le TAMAÏ collaboration, so there’s even more fun in tracking the tap rotation!
Hop BroExactly. And since lunch is temporarily closed on Wednesday, April 15, you should check the shop's latest info before going. At this point, it really feels like it's time to grab a beer while you can.
MugiYeah, I'm totally in the mood to go drink now! It's fun to decide whether to start with the Minamichita Blood Orange or take it slow with Under the Lights!
