Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino taps BLACK TIDE's Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2
At Grau Craft beer bar in Fujimino, BLACK TIDE's Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2 is now on tap, joined by a six-beer lineup that ranges from Hazy IPA to Berliner Weisse.
Hop BroThere’s a spot in Fujimino worth talking about today. Grau Craft beer bar has six taps lined up, and the headliner is BLACK TIDE’s "Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2."
MugiWait, Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2 already sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s BLACK TIDE BREWING’s flagship IPA, with bright citrus aroma from Citra and Chinook, plus a nicely rounded malt backbone.
MugiHold on, flagship IPA means what exactly? It’s not a beer riding on the front of a ship, right?!
Hop BroNo ship involved. It means the brewery’s representative beer, basically their signature pour and the easiest way to understand their style.
MugiOhhh! Then that’s perfect as the first drink. And Grau does three-beer flights, right?
Hop BroExactly. You can go from the nearly-gone HOP KOTAN "Ongoing" to TAROS "ACRUX #2" and INKHORN "Flocking 2026 #2," and really build a flavor arc across the lineup.
MugiYou say “build” like a beer architect! And now with Italian Pilsner and Berlinerweisse, this is a spell-casting contest to me already!
Hop BroItalian Pilsner is crisp and snappy, while KYOTO’s "Orokanarubi," a Berlinerweisse with pomegranate and lime, is tart, bright, and fruity. If you want something dark, Kampai!’s "Dangozaka Imperial Stout 2026" is there too.
MugiThat range is wild! With spring rolls, somen champuru, and even century egg tofu, this place is fully stocked for summer snacks!
Hop BroAnd it’s walkable from the station, with a calm concrete interior that makes settling in easy. A post-station pint really works there.
MugiI’m happy just imagining it... I’d start with Kesennuma Pride and finish on the sour one. It totally feels like meet me at Grau tonight energy. Now I want a drink!
Grau Craft beer bar in Minma, Fujimino City, Saitama, is a neighborhood beer pub built around domestic craft breweries. It is within walking distance of the east exit of Fujimino Station, and the bar also offers three-beer tasting flights, making it a good stop for drinkers who want to compare styles carefully.
The highlight of this update is Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2 from BLACK TIDE. The bar notes that it was brewed at BLACK TIDE's second facility and describes it as the brewery's flagship IPA. According to the brewer's note, it brings bright citrus notes from Citra and Chinook, along with a balanced malt presence.
The on-tap lineup covers a wide range of styles: IPA, Hazy IPA, Italian Pilsner, Imperial Stout, and Berliner Weisse. HOP KOTAN's `Ongoing` is listed as running low, while TAROS `ACRUX #2`, INKHORN `Flocking 2026 #2`, Kanpai! `Dangozaka Imperial Stout 2026`, and KYOTO `愚かなる美` round out the board. It is a lineup that lets guests move from crisp and hop-forward beers to darker, fuller-bodied options in one visit.
On tap
- BLACK TIDE `Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2` (IPA)
- HOP KOTAN `Ongoing` (American IPA) - nearly gone
- TAROS `ACRUX #2` (Hazy IPA)
- INKHORN `Flocking 2026 #2` (Italian Pilsner)
- Kanpai! `Dangozaka Imperial Stout 2026` (Imperial Stout)
- KYOTO `愚かなる美` (Berlinerweisse with pomegranate and lime)
Food
- Spring rolls with perilla, shrimp, and minced chicken
- Somen champuru with tuna and aromatic herbs
- Tofu with century-old preserved eggs, back on the menu for the first time in two years
The post also shows a summer-minded food lineup, so the bar is set up for both drinking and casual eating. The shop says it will be closed on July 27 and 28, so checking the opening schedule before visiting would be wise.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a spot in Fujimino worth talking about today. Grau Craft beer bar has six taps lined up, and the headliner is BLACK TIDE’s "Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2."
MugiWait, Kesennuma Pride ver. 12.2 already sounds intense! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt’s BLACK TIDE BREWING’s flagship IPA, with bright citrus aroma from Citra and Chinook, plus a nicely rounded malt backbone.
MugiHold on, flagship IPA means what exactly? It’s not a beer riding on the front of a ship, right?!
Hop BroNo ship involved. It means the brewery’s representative beer, basically their signature pour and the easiest way to understand their style.
MugiOhhh! Then that’s perfect as the first drink. And Grau does three-beer flights, right?
Hop BroExactly. You can go from the nearly-gone HOP KOTAN "Ongoing" to TAROS "ACRUX #2" and INKHORN "Flocking 2026 #2," and really build a flavor arc across the lineup.
MugiYou say “build” like a beer architect! And now with Italian Pilsner and Berlinerweisse, this is a spell-casting contest to me already!
Hop BroItalian Pilsner is crisp and snappy, while KYOTO’s "Orokanarubi," a Berlinerweisse with pomegranate and lime, is tart, bright, and fruity. If you want something dark, Kampai!’s "Dangozaka Imperial Stout 2026" is there too.
MugiThat range is wild! With spring rolls, somen champuru, and even century egg tofu, this place is fully stocked for summer snacks!
Hop BroAnd it’s walkable from the station, with a calm concrete interior that makes settling in easy. A post-station pint really works there.
MugiI’m happy just imagining it... I’d start with Kesennuma Pride and finish on the sour one. It totally feels like meet me at Grau tonight energy. Now I want a drink!
