Monkey Mountain to Hold One-Day-Only Taproom Event on March 21
Oita craft brewery Monkey Mountain will open a one-day-only taproom at its shop on Saturday, March 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This event could not be held last year due to renovation work, and this time visitors will also be able to sample three varieties released last autumn.
Hop BroBreaking news: Monkey Mountain is doing a one-day-only taproom on Saturday, March 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.!
MugiWhat! Only one day!? That is seriously rare!
Hop BroExactly. They couldn't hold it last year because of renovations, so this time it feels like a long-awaited comeback.
MugiWhat's different about a taproom from regular service? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroThe appeal is that you can drink while feeling the brewery atmosphere up close. This time, the star is that you can sample three varieties released last autumn, meaning three beers in total.
MugiWhat? So the beer names are a day-of surprise!? Three varieties means you can probably compare different styles!
Hop BroThat's pretty likely. And since Monkey Mountain is a brewery where Darren brews with yeast he cultivates himself, the aroma and finish tend to show a lot of character.
MugiHome-cultivated yeast!? Suddenly it turned into a science class! So how does that make it taste better?
Hop BroSimply put, it means they grow the star of fermentation themselves. That's why the taste really shows the brewery's own identity. That close-up "you can see the maker" feeling is exactly that.
MugiWow, Monkey Mountain in Oita sounds perfect for kicking off spring... If it starts at 4:00 p.m., I want to go early and drink all three!
In an Instagram post titled "☆Announcement..." at 7:12 on February 26, Monkey Mountain announced that it will open a one-day-only taproom at its shop on Saturday, March 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The post explains that the event could not be held last year because of renovations and other circumstances, and that this will be the brewery's first such event in a while.
The main point this time is that visitors will be able to sample three varieties released last autumn. In a format that differs slightly from regular business hours, it should be a chance to compare beers in an atmosphere close to the brewery itself. Since it is a short-time event, anyone hoping to try a particular label should consider visiting early.
Monkey Mountain is a craft brewery based in Oita City. According to its official website, Darren, who has 20 years of brewing experience in the U.S. Northwest, makes beer while cultivating his own yeast. The brewery opened in Funai-machi, Oita City, in February 2019, and has continued to share its work locally from a small 15-tsubo facility. In addition to serving beer in-store in a kakuuchi-style setup, it also offers takeout.
On the day of the event, it looks set to be a night where visitors can fully enjoy that close-up, "you can see the maker" atmosphere. For people following craft beer in Oita, this is a must-check event that signals the start of the spring season.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Monkey Mountain is doing a one-day-only taproom on Saturday, March 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.!
MugiWhat! Only one day!? That is seriously rare!
Hop BroExactly. They couldn't hold it last year because of renovations, so this time it feels like a long-awaited comeback.
MugiWhat's different about a taproom from regular service? The name already sounds intense!
Hop BroThe appeal is that you can drink while feeling the brewery atmosphere up close. This time, the star is that you can sample three varieties released last autumn, meaning three beers in total.
MugiWhat? So the beer names are a day-of surprise!? Three varieties means you can probably compare different styles!
Hop BroThat's pretty likely. And since Monkey Mountain is a brewery where Darren brews with yeast he cultivates himself, the aroma and finish tend to show a lot of character.
MugiHome-cultivated yeast!? Suddenly it turned into a science class! So how does that make it taste better?
Hop BroSimply put, it means they grow the star of fermentation themselves. That's why the taste really shows the brewery's own identity. That close-up "you can see the maker" feeling is exactly that.
MugiWow, Monkey Mountain in Oita sounds perfect for kicking off spring... If it starts at 4:00 p.m., I want to go early and drink all three!
