New guest kegs from FETISH CLUB and more keep arriving at Sake Super Max
"Sake Super Max" in Shimao, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, has announced new guest beer arrivals ahead of the long weekend. The FETISH CLUB, FLORA FERMENTATION, and ANTELOPE lineups have already arrived, and a Smog City delivery is scheduled for the following day. The result is a selection that lets drinkers enjoy a wide variety of styles all in one place in the prefecture.
Hop BroThere's a lot of new guest kegs coming into Himi, Toyama, and Sake Super Max is really stepping it up before the long weekend.
MugiWhoa! It feels less like a liquor store and more like a detour beer spot. That's too strong a reason to go all the way to Himi!
Hop BroThe headline attraction is the FETISH CLUB kegs. Labels like VOGUE and DREAM are lined up, leaning hard into hop character with DDH styles.
MugiWhat's DDH? It sounds like a spell, but does it mean hop overload?
Hop BroPretty much. DDH stands for double dry-hopped, and it's a brewing method where hops are added after fermentation to really boost the aroma.
MugiI see! And FLORA FERMENTATION has such a wide range, from lagers to IPAs, it's like a one-person drinking party!
Hop BroExactly. On top of clean beers like FLORA LAGER, they've got everything from Hibagon's Dank IPA to Tayu's soba porter, so the flavor range is insane.
MugiThe second you said soba, I pictured noodle broth! But ANTELOPE even has Japanese honey mead, so this is practically another world.
Hop BroMead is an alcohol made by fermenting honey, so what I like is that it guides you not just into beer, but into a whole swamp of fermented drinks.
MugiAnd Smog City is coming the next day too, right? Kampai from Torrance, Smog City IPA - that's not a holiday traffic jam, that's a holiday overload of great options!
Hop BroYeah, and with live event info on March 28 too, the shop itself is part of the town's flow. This is the kind of place that makes you want one drink in Himi - actually, two or three.
MugiI want to go! My head is already a sea of kegs, so I'm heading there to raise a glass on my next day off!
Toyama's Himi brewery-style shop "Sake Super Max" announced new arrivals for the long weekend in a March 19 post. The post called on visitors, saying, "Come hang out in Himi," and clearly comes across as an inviting stopover for people looking to enjoy a drink locally.
The focus this time is a simultaneous lineup from three breweries (plus a meadery) with distinct personalities. From FETISH CLUB (Tokyo/Yamaguchi), labels centered on DDH styles and strong hop character are on tap, including `VOGUE`, `DREAM`, `THE NEW WORLD`, and `Seaside Fetish Club`. It is an especially clear lineup for anyone who wants to compare IPAs.
FLORA FERMENTATION (Shiga) is bringing in everything from a classic lager like `FLORA LAGER` to styles with very different directions, including `Hibagon` (Dank IPA), `Tayu` (Porter w/Soba), and `Frigg` (Strawberry Milkshake). The range runs from clean beers to intensely aromatic pours, and the strength is that you can cross styles all in one shop.
In addition, ANTELOPE (Shiga) is introducing `SANAGI 4`, `SANAGI 8`, `SANAGI 12`, `Honey Tea Mead`, and `Okaeri Codanix`. The post also notes that "Japanese honey mead is finally on sale," and the lineup is one that will appeal to people who want to expand their options beyond beer into fermented beverages.
Also scheduled to arrive the next day are Smog City's `Kampai from Torrance`, `Smog City IPA`, `Citrus Blonde Ale`, and `Amarilla Gorilla` from the United States. With more keg and bottle options arriving before the holiday weekend, it should be easy to build a lineup tailored to different preferences, from hop-focused drinkers to those who prioritize easy-drinking beers.
The same post also announced live event information for March 28, and it is notable that the shop functions as part of the town's weekend flow. Using a buyer's eye for liquor and a neighborhood-connected atmosphere, this is a shop worth watching as it deepens the craft beer experience in Himi.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a lot of new guest kegs coming into Himi, Toyama, and Sake Super Max is really stepping it up before the long weekend.
MugiWhoa! It feels less like a liquor store and more like a detour beer spot. That's too strong a reason to go all the way to Himi!
Hop BroThe headline attraction is the FETISH CLUB kegs. Labels like VOGUE and DREAM are lined up, leaning hard into hop character with DDH styles.
MugiWhat's DDH? It sounds like a spell, but does it mean hop overload?
Hop BroPretty much. DDH stands for double dry-hopped, and it's a brewing method where hops are added after fermentation to really boost the aroma.
MugiI see! And FLORA FERMENTATION has such a wide range, from lagers to IPAs, it's like a one-person drinking party!
Hop BroExactly. On top of clean beers like FLORA LAGER, they've got everything from Hibagon's Dank IPA to Tayu's soba porter, so the flavor range is insane.
MugiThe second you said soba, I pictured noodle broth! But ANTELOPE even has Japanese honey mead, so this is practically another world.
Hop BroMead is an alcohol made by fermenting honey, so what I like is that it guides you not just into beer, but into a whole swamp of fermented drinks.
MugiAnd Smog City is coming the next day too, right? Kampai from Torrance, Smog City IPA - that's not a holiday traffic jam, that's a holiday overload of great options!
Hop BroYeah, and with live event info on March 28 too, the shop itself is part of the town's flow. This is the kind of place that makes you want one drink in Himi - actually, two or three.
MugiI want to go! My head is already a sea of kegs, so I'm heading there to raise a glass on my next day off!
