Beer O'clock taps Manchin Brewing's FUN LAGER
Beer O'clock in Chiba has added Manchin Brewing's FUN LAGER to its guest taps. The rice lager, a collaboration with artist Tomoo Gokita and Somewhere in Tokyo, is described as light, crisp, and dry.
Hop BroToday’s topic is FUN LAGER from Manchin Brewery on a new guest tap at Beer O'clock in Chiba. It’s a rice lager, and beers like this make me want to head over immediately.
MugiWait, a rice lager? What is that supposed to be? It’s not a beer that comes out steaming like fresh rice, right?
Hop BroNo steam involved, but the key is the lightness from rice. Compared with an all-malt lager, it tends to feel lighter and finish with a cleaner snap.
MugiHuh, okay! But when people say a crisp finish, what does that actually mean? Like, it zips away?
Hop BroThat’s actually close. It means a dry drinking experience. The sweetness doesn’t linger, so the aftertaste clears fast and both the next sip and the food keep moving.
MugiOhhh, got it! And at 5.0% ABV, it sounds easy to pair with food without knocking me sideways.
Hop BroWhat makes it even cooler is the Tomoo Gokita collaboration. It also ties in with Somewhere in Tokyo, so it brings an art-and-culture angle instead of just beer specs.
MugiWhat even is that! So a guest tap is like a limited-time pop-up in beer form? That makes me want to chase it down.
Hop BroExactly, and it sounds perfect with the chilled potage spaghetti too. Sweet corn and white roast ham should click really well with that light, snappy lager profile.
MugiI’m hungry just imagining it… Sitting at the Beer O'clock counter with FUN LAGER and that pasta sounds like winning the whole day.
Hop BroThat’s the right ending. As a Chiba pint, this one really stands out, and if it’s that light and dry, it works as both the first beer and the second.
MugiDecision made. I want to drink it now, and yes, I’m absolutely checking the first sip just to confirm there’s no steam coming off it!
At Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chiba City, the latest guest tap is FUN LAGER from 万珍醸造. The beer is a Rice Lager at 5.0% ABV, with the rice character bringing lightness and snap, plus a gentle grain sweetness before finishing clean and dry.
The beer is also presented as a collaboration with artist Tomoo Gokita and the lifestyle brand Somewhere in Tokyo. That gives the tap a little more context than a simple seasonal rotation: it sits at the intersection of beer, art, and contemporary culture, while still staying firmly in easy-drinking lager territory.
Beer O'clock also highlighted a lunch update for the day, switching its weekly pasta to cold corn and roast ham potage spaghetti. The combination of sweet corn, white roast ham, and a crisp lager makes sense for a pub that leans into both beer and food. For drinkers looking for something approachable but not bland, FUN LAGER looks like a sensible guest tap to catch in Chiba.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is FUN LAGER from Manchin Brewery on a new guest tap at Beer O'clock in Chiba. It’s a rice lager, and beers like this make me want to head over immediately.
MugiWait, a rice lager? What is that supposed to be? It’s not a beer that comes out steaming like fresh rice, right?
Hop BroNo steam involved, but the key is the lightness from rice. Compared with an all-malt lager, it tends to feel lighter and finish with a cleaner snap.
MugiHuh, okay! But when people say a crisp finish, what does that actually mean? Like, it zips away?
Hop BroThat’s actually close. It means a dry drinking experience. The sweetness doesn’t linger, so the aftertaste clears fast and both the next sip and the food keep moving.
MugiOhhh, got it! And at 5.0% ABV, it sounds easy to pair with food without knocking me sideways.
Hop BroWhat makes it even cooler is the Tomoo Gokita collaboration. It also ties in with Somewhere in Tokyo, so it brings an art-and-culture angle instead of just beer specs.
MugiWhat even is that! So a guest tap is like a limited-time pop-up in beer form? That makes me want to chase it down.
Hop BroExactly, and it sounds perfect with the chilled potage spaghetti too. Sweet corn and white roast ham should click really well with that light, snappy lager profile.
MugiI’m hungry just imagining it… Sitting at the Beer O'clock counter with FUN LAGER and that pasta sounds like winning the whole day.
Hop BroThat’s the right ending. As a Chiba pint, this one really stands out, and if it’s that light and dry, it works as both the first beer and the second.
MugiDecision made. I want to drink it now, and yes, I’m absolutely checking the first sip just to confirm there’s no steam coming off it!
