CRAFT BEER BAR in Kannai, Yokohama opens at 2 p.m. even on rainy holidays, serving eight Shiga Kogen Beer selections
Even though the final day of spring break brought unfortunate rain, CRAFT BEER BAR in Kannai, Yokohama opens at 2 p.m. on holidays. With eight Shiga Kogen Beer selections on tap, including DPA, Miyama Blonde, and Sono Ju Anniversary IPA, it offers something to enjoy from daytime drinking onward.
Hop BroThe nice thing about CRAFT BEER BAR is that it is really open in Kannai even on a rainy holiday. Being able to drink from the afternoon on the last day of spring break is pretty welcome.
MugiWait, it opens at 2 p.m.!? Rainy days usually make me want to stay home, but being able to go to a beer pub in the afternoon is insanely good!
Hop BroAnd the star of the day is a tap lineup with eight Shiga Kogen Beer selections lined up. From DPA to IPA, it is a seriously energized roster.
MugiWhat is DPA!? I kind of get IPA, but DPA sounds like a code word and my brain cannot keep up.
Hop BroDPA is, roughly speaking, a dry, easy-to-drink pale ale. It has hop aroma, but it is not too bitter and goes down smoothly, so it is a really good choice for the first beer.
MugiOhh! So you can start light. I am also curious about Miyama Blonde, with that gentle-sounding name!
Hop BroExactly. From there, it is fun to move on to something more aggressive like Sono Ju Anniversary IPA. IPAs bring a strong hop character, so the flavor changes the more you drink.
MugiWhoa, they even have Helles!? It is super considerate to have something that resets your palate, not just a bunch of IPAs.
Hop BroThat is the clever part. If you have a Helles to reset your palate, you can keep enjoying yourself for longer by alternating it with hop-heavy beers. That is the kind of thoughtful touch you expect from a neighborhood beer pub in Yokohama.
MugiAnd they even have tankan sour and stuff besides beer!? That is the kind of place where everyone can be happy even if your tastes split when you go with friends!
Hop BroExactly, the comfort of just being open as usual is actually really powerful. On the next day off, I want to work through the Shiga Kogen beers in order in Kannai while listening to the rain.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a day-drinking decision! Rain or not, I want to seriously agonize over what my first beer should be!
The beer pub CRAFT BEER BAR in Ota-machi, Naka Ward, Yokohama, stayed open as usual even under rainy skies on the final day of spring break. On holidays it runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., with last entry 60 minutes before closing and last orders 30 minutes before, keeping hours that are convenient from daytime into the evening.
On this day, a lineup of Shiga Kogen Beer selections appeared together on tap. The range included DPA, Miyama Blonde, Sono Ju Anniversary IPA, IPA, Africa Pale Ale, Snow Monkey IPA, Helles, and House IPA. From light ales to hop-forward IPAs and a Helles that helps reset the palate, there is plenty to enjoy, including the fun of deciding where to begin with your first pour.
The owner’s blog also hints at the quiet atmosphere on rainy days and mentions demand for daytime beer. This is not a flashy event announcement, but that sense of reassurance that it is simply open and serving properly is exactly the strength of a neighborhood beer pub. It is the kind of place suited to a day in Kannai, Yokohama, when you want to drink your way through Shiga Kogen Beer according to your mood.
Beyond beer, the menu also includes a slightly strong highball, a Tokunoshima tankan sour, and a Shonan Gold gin and tonic, making it easy to match different tastes within a group. There is also notice that the next closing day is Wednesday, April 8, which makes it easy to work into weekend plans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe nice thing about CRAFT BEER BAR is that it is really open in Kannai even on a rainy holiday. Being able to drink from the afternoon on the last day of spring break is pretty welcome.
MugiWait, it opens at 2 p.m.!? Rainy days usually make me want to stay home, but being able to go to a beer pub in the afternoon is insanely good!
Hop BroAnd the star of the day is a tap lineup with eight Shiga Kogen Beer selections lined up. From DPA to IPA, it is a seriously energized roster.
MugiWhat is DPA!? I kind of get IPA, but DPA sounds like a code word and my brain cannot keep up.
Hop BroDPA is, roughly speaking, a dry, easy-to-drink pale ale. It has hop aroma, but it is not too bitter and goes down smoothly, so it is a really good choice for the first beer.
MugiOhh! So you can start light. I am also curious about Miyama Blonde, with that gentle-sounding name!
Hop BroExactly. From there, it is fun to move on to something more aggressive like Sono Ju Anniversary IPA. IPAs bring a strong hop character, so the flavor changes the more you drink.
MugiWhoa, they even have Helles!? It is super considerate to have something that resets your palate, not just a bunch of IPAs.
Hop BroThat is the clever part. If you have a Helles to reset your palate, you can keep enjoying yourself for longer by alternating it with hop-heavy beers. That is the kind of thoughtful touch you expect from a neighborhood beer pub in Yokohama.
MugiAnd they even have tankan sour and stuff besides beer!? That is the kind of place where everyone can be happy even if your tastes split when you go with friends!
Hop BroExactly, the comfort of just being open as usual is actually really powerful. On the next day off, I want to work through the Shiga Kogen beers in order in Kannai while listening to the rain.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a day-drinking decision! Rain or not, I want to seriously agonize over what my first beer should be!
