Nara Brewing’s “UNDER WATER” and karuizawaQ are tapped at Hakuraku Mökki in Hakuraku
Yokohama’s Rokukakubashi beer pub “Hakuraku Mökki” introduced Nara Brewing’s “UNDER WATER” as a popular seasonal beer in a post on the night of March 6. It also announced the tapping of karuizawaQ’s “Hitokake (Spiced White Ale),” and said it would be open with limited-edition snacks to enjoy alongside the beers.
Hop BroA post popped up from Hakuraku Mökki in Rokukakubashi about two beers being tapped at once. That’s the kind of thing you have to talk about!
MugiWhoa! So Hakuraku is that hot right now!? I’m curious which beer is the main attraction!
Hop BroFirst up is Nara Brewing’s UNDER WATER. It’s a heavy hitter at 11% ABV and gets called “almost a sake-like beer.”
MugiWhat is that?! It said “ginjo aroma,” but what even is ginjo aroma!?
Hop BroGood question. It’s a fruity, floral aroma produced by yeast-derived esters, which is why it can feel similar to sake.
MugiOhhh! Suddenly it’s a science class! But that’s interesting! So the aroma makes it feel like sake!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, karuizawaQ’s Hitokake was tapped the day before. It’s a Spiced White Ale, so it’s light and easy to drink, but still memorable.
MugiA heavy UNDER WATER and a light Hitokake, so you can switch it up between your first and second pint. That’s amazing!
Hop BroThe snacks are strong too. Firefly squid, eggplant achar, and char siu menma with chili oil are all set up so you can go back and forth between drinks and food.
MugiWatching baseball while eating and drinking that combo sounds like the perfect night! I’m hungry just imagining it!
Hop BroSo the move is this: start with Hitokake, then finish with the deep, heavy UNDER WATER.
MugiDeal! My hop bro and I are both done for, I just want to go drink right now!
The beer pub Hakuraku Mökki in Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, posted its offerings for the day on Instagram on March 6. The post combines information about the pub’s operation while showing baseball broadcasts, along with seasonal limited food and the beers currently on tap.
The highlight is Nara Brewing’s “UNDER WATER,” said to be a perennial favorite every year. In the shop’s description, its distinctive character is emphasized with phrases like “packed with ginjo aroma” and “almost a sake-like beer,” and it is introduced as a beer some regulars even enjoy by the pint despite its 11% ABV. The post also suggests pairing its firm aroma and rich body with snacks such as salami or firefly squid, making it easy to picture the food pairings as well.
In addition, karuizawaQ’s “Hitokake (Spiced White Ale)” was tapped the previous day. It is described as “refreshing and easy to drink, yet still leaves a strong impression,” making it appealing because it can be chosen in contrast to the more robust UNDER WATER. With two beers of very different drinking profiles available at the same time, it makes a satisfying lineup for beer lovers who want to enjoy a first pint and a second pint differently.
On the food side, the pub is serving snacks centered on spice and umami, including firefly squid achar, homemade edible chili-oil char siu menma, and eggplant achar. The post clearly conveys the shop’s style of deepening flavor not only through beer alone, but by moving back and forth between drinks and dishes. It’s a place worth considering for a night in the Hakuraku area when you want to linger over the character of each beer and how well it matches the snacks.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA post popped up from Hakuraku Mökki in Rokukakubashi about two beers being tapped at once. That’s the kind of thing you have to talk about!
MugiWhoa! So Hakuraku is that hot right now!? I’m curious which beer is the main attraction!
Hop BroFirst up is Nara Brewing’s UNDER WATER. It’s a heavy hitter at 11% ABV and gets called “almost a sake-like beer.”
MugiWhat is that?! It said “ginjo aroma,” but what even is ginjo aroma!?
Hop BroGood question. It’s a fruity, floral aroma produced by yeast-derived esters, which is why it can feel similar to sake.
MugiOhhh! Suddenly it’s a science class! But that’s interesting! So the aroma makes it feel like sake!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, karuizawaQ’s Hitokake was tapped the day before. It’s a Spiced White Ale, so it’s light and easy to drink, but still memorable.
MugiA heavy UNDER WATER and a light Hitokake, so you can switch it up between your first and second pint. That’s amazing!
Hop BroThe snacks are strong too. Firefly squid, eggplant achar, and char siu menma with chili oil are all set up so you can go back and forth between drinks and food.
MugiWatching baseball while eating and drinking that combo sounds like the perfect night! I’m hungry just imagining it!
Hop BroSo the move is this: start with Hitokake, then finish with the deep, heavy UNDER WATER.
MugiDeal! My hop bro and I are both done for, I just want to go drink right now!
