Farmentry tap takeover set for July 4 at Ohashi Denki in Kumamoto
Ohashi Denki, a beer pub in Kumamoto’s Chuo Ward, will host a Farmentry tap takeover on Saturday, July 4. The lineup spans six beers, from a clean lager to mixed-culture and spice-driven styles, with head brewer Nishizaki expected to attend.
Hop BroKumamoto has a dangerously tempting plan on July 4: a Farmentry tap takeover at Ohashi Denkiten.
MugiWait, a tap takeover means one brewery hijacks all the taps? That sounds amazing.
Hop BroExactly. On Saturday, July 4, from 12:00 to 22:00, Ohashi Denkiten is pouring six Farmentry beers, and head brewer Nishizaki will be there too, so it's basically six fresh pours with live brewer commentary.
MugiWhoa, Nishizaki in person means you can ask the brewer what to start with instead of pretending you totally know.
Hop BroThe opening move is easy: Special House Lager. It's their calling-card lager, super clean, easy to keep drinking, and good both first and last.
MugiThat sounds friendly. But then I saw Mixculture on the list and my brain immediately clocked out.
Hop BroFair reaction. It just means multiple microbes help shape the fermentation character. GRAPEEE, for example, uses saison yeast and wine yeast in parallel fermentation, so you get grape-like fruit and a floral lift.
MugiWhat is that, a yeast group project? And 震旦 is a spiced saison with green sansho, hana-sansho, and star anise? That's wild.
Hop BroRight, and No.06 MINAZUKI is a Cold IPA with citrus-and-pine hop character, ELAN is a Belgian dubbel with ripe apple, dried fruit, and caramel, while Dark Mild brings coffee-and-chocolate notes with soft malt sweetness.
MugiAnd they even have mussels from Mutsu Bay plus special snacks, so a lager-first game plan before moving into spice and wine-yeast territory sounds perfect.
Hop BroThat's the route. Build the day one glass at a time at Ohashi Denkiten, and summer in Kumamoto starts looking very strong.
MugiI was just reading, and now I'm fully thirsty. July 4 sounds like I want all six.
Event Details
Ohashi Denki, a beer pub in Minami-Senbaimachi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, will host a Farmentry tap takeover on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00 to 22:00. According to the post, Farmentry head brewer Nishizaki will also be there, making it a chance to drink through the lineup while hearing directly from the brewer.
The Lineup
Six beers are planned for the event. The post describes the selection as ranging from a well-made lager to mixed-culture beers, offering a broad spread of clean, expressive, and fermentation-driven profiles.
- Special House Lager: Described as Farmentry’s calling card. Clean, easy to drink, and suitable as both a first pour and a final beer.
- Dark Mild: A classic dark mild with coffee and dark chocolate-like roast, plus a gentle malt sweetness.
- GRAPEEE: A beer fermented with saison yeast and wine yeast in parallel, bringing grape-like fruitiness and a bright aromatic profile.
- Shindan: A spice saison using Japanese sansho, flower pepper, and star anise. Light salinity and a dry finish make it food-friendly.
- No.06 MINAZUKI: A Cold IPA with citrusy, pine-like hop character and a crisp finish for warm weather.
- ELAN: A Belgian dubbel with ripe apple, dried fruit, and caramel notes.
The post suggests starting with Special House Lager and building the rest of the session from there.
Food
Food will include Mutsu Bay mussels and other special dishes prepared just for the day. The cooking will be handled by Mari from Shumandanfini. With a lineup that moves from lager into spice and mixed-fermentation territory, the event looks well suited to pairing beer and food throughout the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKumamoto has a dangerously tempting plan on July 4: a Farmentry tap takeover at Ohashi Denkiten.
MugiWait, a tap takeover means one brewery hijacks all the taps? That sounds amazing.
Hop BroExactly. On Saturday, July 4, from 12:00 to 22:00, Ohashi Denkiten is pouring six Farmentry beers, and head brewer Nishizaki will be there too, so it's basically six fresh pours with live brewer commentary.
MugiWhoa, Nishizaki in person means you can ask the brewer what to start with instead of pretending you totally know.
Hop BroThe opening move is easy: Special House Lager. It's their calling-card lager, super clean, easy to keep drinking, and good both first and last.
MugiThat sounds friendly. But then I saw Mixculture on the list and my brain immediately clocked out.
Hop BroFair reaction. It just means multiple microbes help shape the fermentation character. GRAPEEE, for example, uses saison yeast and wine yeast in parallel fermentation, so you get grape-like fruit and a floral lift.
MugiWhat is that, a yeast group project? And 震旦 is a spiced saison with green sansho, hana-sansho, and star anise? That's wild.
Hop BroRight, and No.06 MINAZUKI is a Cold IPA with citrus-and-pine hop character, ELAN is a Belgian dubbel with ripe apple, dried fruit, and caramel, while Dark Mild brings coffee-and-chocolate notes with soft malt sweetness.
MugiAnd they even have mussels from Mutsu Bay plus special snacks, so a lager-first game plan before moving into spice and wine-yeast territory sounds perfect.
Hop BroThat's the route. Build the day one glass at a time at Ohashi Denkiten, and summer in Kumamoto starts looking very strong.
MugiI was just reading, and now I'm fully thirsty. July 4 sounds like I want all six.
