Niigata Six-Brewery Event at TAP&CROWLER Shibuya on May 30
At TAP&CROWLER in Udagawacho, Shibuya, an event bringing together six "ultra-small-batch" breweries from Niigata Prefecture will be held on Saturday, May 30. In addition to a draft beer tasting comparison, crepes by Hello MAIDO from Joetsu will also be served.
Hop BroAn event bringing together six Niigata breweries at TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya on May 30 is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, breweries from Niigata are gathering in Shibuya?
Hop BroExactly. From Jokun Brewing Lab. to HEISEI BREWING, the appeal is getting to taste the distinct character of these ultra-small-batch breweries all at once.
MugiReally? Does "ultra-small-batch" mean they make beer in very tiny quantities?
Hop BroThat's right. Because they brew in smaller volumes, the brewer's personality shows through more clearly, and this time the main draw is comparing draft beers side by side.
MugiWow. And they even have Hello MAIDO crepes as food. Do sweets and beer go well together?
Hop BroThey do. When sweetness comes after bitterness, it resets your palate, and TAP&CROWLER has 22 taps of Japanese beer, so even the time spent choosing is fun.
MugiWhat, they have that much just a six-minute walk from the station? Even in Shibuya, it sounds like a place where you can relax and drink slowly!
Hop BroAnd since they also offer crowlers for takeout, the nice thing is that you can easily bring home a beer you liked.
MugiThat's the best! Tasting the brewers' individuality side by side and then wanting one more while holding a crepe.
Hop BroExactly. It's the kind of event that leaves you craving another drink on the way home, and now I want to go have Niigata draft beer right away too.
Event Overview
At the beer pub TAP&CROWLER in Udagawacho, Shibuya, an event featuring six "ultra-small-batch" breweries from Niigata Prefecture will be held on Saturday, May 30. The breweries announced in the post are Jokun Brewing Lab. (Tokamachi City), GANGI BREWING (Joetsu City), OTAMA BREWING (Joetsu City), CAVE D'OCCI BREWING (Niigata City), Mitsuke Local Brewery (Mitsuke City), and HEISEI BREWING (Nagaoka City). Food will be provided by Hello MAIDO from Joetsu City, and the menu is crepes.
Beers Available
The post does not name individual beer labels, but the lineup on the day will let guests compare draft beers from small breweries across Niigata. A highlight is the chance to sample several beers at once, each likely to reflect the character of its maker, something especially distinctive among breweries with smaller production volumes.
Store Features
TAP&CROWLER is a craft beer shop that sells beer by weight, located about a six-minute walk from Shibuya Station. According to its official website, it has 22 taps, mainly featuring Japanese domestic beer, and also offers in-house drinking. It also handles crowlers filled in reusable aluminum cans, making it easy to take home the beer you enjoy on the spot. Despite being close to the station, it is a relaxed place where you can drink while taking your time choosing a label.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAn event bringing together six Niigata breweries at TAP&CROWLER in Shibuya on May 30 is pretty exciting.
MugiWait, breweries from Niigata are gathering in Shibuya?
Hop BroExactly. From Jokun Brewing Lab. to HEISEI BREWING, the appeal is getting to taste the distinct character of these ultra-small-batch breweries all at once.
MugiReally? Does "ultra-small-batch" mean they make beer in very tiny quantities?
Hop BroThat's right. Because they brew in smaller volumes, the brewer's personality shows through more clearly, and this time the main draw is comparing draft beers side by side.
MugiWow. And they even have Hello MAIDO crepes as food. Do sweets and beer go well together?
Hop BroThey do. When sweetness comes after bitterness, it resets your palate, and TAP&CROWLER has 22 taps of Japanese beer, so even the time spent choosing is fun.
MugiWhat, they have that much just a six-minute walk from the station? Even in Shibuya, it sounds like a place where you can relax and drink slowly!
Hop BroAnd since they also offer crowlers for takeout, the nice thing is that you can easily bring home a beer you liked.
MugiThat's the best! Tasting the brewers' individuality side by side and then wanting one more while holding a crepe.
Hop BroExactly. It's the kind of event that leaves you craving another drink on the way home, and now I want to go have Niigata draft beer right away too.
