Beer O'clock Opens 5 New TAPs Featuring AJB, RIO, Plank, and More
At Beer O'clock in Chiba, five beers from AJB, RIO, Plank, St. Bernardus, and Beachwood have been added as New TAPs. From foeder-aged sour to DDH DIPA, pilsner, Belgian dubbel, and West Coast IPA, it is a lineup that lets you enjoy a wide range of styles all at once.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, five New TAPs have all opened at once. With AJB, RIO, Plank, St. Bernardus, and Beachwood on the board, it's already at the level where a meeting starts in front of the taps.
MugiWait, you mean all five are completely different? Sour, DIPA, pilsner... my brain is turning into a beer traffic jam!
Hop BroFirst up is AJB's Foeder Sour vintage 2024. It's a foeder-aged sour, and what I like is how the soft wood-barrel aroma, citrus-like acidity, and a rounded malt body come together.
MugiWhoa, foeder-aged? What is that even? I sort of get barrel aging, but that suddenly sounds way too craft-beer artisan for me!
Hop BroA foeder is basically a large wooden tank. That means it picks up gentle wood-derived aromas and finishes dry without becoming too sharply sour. The point is that it is easy to keep drinking even though it is a sour.
MugiI see! So RIO's SOCIAL GRAVITY is the opposite, a power style? Just hearing DDH DIPA makes it sound like the aroma is about to hit me in the face!
Hop BroExactly, the star here is the body of a DDH DIPA. Built around Nelson Sauvin and layered with CRYO Mosaic, HBC630, CRYO Citra, and Citra, it flows from tropical aromas into a sweet, refreshing finish.
MugiHold on, the hop names are in traffic jam mode! But I bet that traffic jam smells amazing.
Hop BroMore like a glamorous merge than a traffic jam. When Plank's Pilserl crispness comes in, the whole atmosphere snaps into place. It's a German Pilsner with Tettnang hops doing the work, so both the aroma and bitterness have a sharp outline.
MugiNice, finishing with a lager is the best! After something fluffy, having a beer that snaps you back to attention is reassuring!
Hop BroOn top of that, St. Bernardus's Prior 8 finish has the depth you'd expect from a Belgian dubbel, with hazelnut- and banana-like sweetness that lingers. Beachwood's West Coast IPA, Blinded by Sound, has vivid layers of hops and ends with a clean snap.
MugiI want to drink this so badly! It's convenient from daytime to nighttime, and if I go to Beer O'clock and work through one beer after another depending on my mood, that would be perfect. I'm also curious about the June anniversary event, and I want to go now!
At the beer pub Beer O'clock in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, five kegs were tapped today as New TAPs. The lineup spans sour, DIPA, pilsner, Belgian dubbel, and West Coast IPA, making it a can’t-miss selection for anyone who wants to compare different styles side by side.
- AJB "Foeder Sour vintage 2024"
A sour ale aged in a foeder. Its dry, crisp finish is layered with the gentle aroma of oak, citrus-like acidity, and a rounded malt presence.
- RIO "SOCIAL GRAVITY"
A substantial beer in true DDH DIPA style. Built around Nelson Sauvin and dry-hopped with CRYO Mosaic, HBC630, CRYO Citra, and Citra, it moves from tropical aromatics into a sweet, refreshing finish.
- Plank "Pilserl"
A German Pilsner with Tettnang hops used generously. Compared with typical pilsners, its aroma and bitterness are more clearly defined, making it a good choice for those seeking a crisp lager.
- St. Bernardus "Prior 8"
A dark brown ale that evokes the classic character of a Belgian dubbel. It features sweetness reminiscent of hazelnuts and bananas, a smooth mouthfeel, and a spicy, lingering finish.
- Beachwood "Blinded by Sound"
A West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with Cellarmaker. Its vivid hop character, layered aromas, and clean finish are especially memorable.
Beer O'clock is known as a beer pub in the Chiba Station area where you can drink craft beer in earnest. Hours are continuous from 12:00 to 22:00 on Sundays and holidays, and until 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, making it easy to use from day to night. This tap list brings together everything from sour beers with acidity to hop-forward IPAs, lagers, and Belgian styles, and its appeal lies in being able to choose a beer to match your mood. An anniversary event is also planned for June, so it is worth keeping an eye on what comes next.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Chiba, five New TAPs have all opened at once. With AJB, RIO, Plank, St. Bernardus, and Beachwood on the board, it's already at the level where a meeting starts in front of the taps.
MugiWait, you mean all five are completely different? Sour, DIPA, pilsner... my brain is turning into a beer traffic jam!
Hop BroFirst up is AJB's Foeder Sour vintage 2024. It's a foeder-aged sour, and what I like is how the soft wood-barrel aroma, citrus-like acidity, and a rounded malt body come together.
MugiWhoa, foeder-aged? What is that even? I sort of get barrel aging, but that suddenly sounds way too craft-beer artisan for me!
Hop BroA foeder is basically a large wooden tank. That means it picks up gentle wood-derived aromas and finishes dry without becoming too sharply sour. The point is that it is easy to keep drinking even though it is a sour.
MugiI see! So RIO's SOCIAL GRAVITY is the opposite, a power style? Just hearing DDH DIPA makes it sound like the aroma is about to hit me in the face!
Hop BroExactly, the star here is the body of a DDH DIPA. Built around Nelson Sauvin and layered with CRYO Mosaic, HBC630, CRYO Citra, and Citra, it flows from tropical aromas into a sweet, refreshing finish.
MugiHold on, the hop names are in traffic jam mode! But I bet that traffic jam smells amazing.
Hop BroMore like a glamorous merge than a traffic jam. When Plank's Pilserl crispness comes in, the whole atmosphere snaps into place. It's a German Pilsner with Tettnang hops doing the work, so both the aroma and bitterness have a sharp outline.
MugiNice, finishing with a lager is the best! After something fluffy, having a beer that snaps you back to attention is reassuring!
Hop BroOn top of that, St. Bernardus's Prior 8 finish has the depth you'd expect from a Belgian dubbel, with hazelnut- and banana-like sweetness that lingers. Beachwood's West Coast IPA, Blinded by Sound, has vivid layers of hops and ends with a clean snap.
MugiI want to drink this so badly! It's convenient from daytime to nighttime, and if I go to Beer O'clock and work through one beer after another depending on my mood, that would be perfect. I'm also curious about the June anniversary event, and I want to go now!
