Craft Beer TOCA previews a Yokohama Bay Brewing takeover for July
Craft Beer TOCA, the beer pub near Inokashira Park Station in Mitaka, announced its July plans in an Instagram post on June 29. The bar is planning a 6- to 8-tap takeover with Yokohama Bay Brewing, with at least half of the lineup leaning toward lagers.
Hop BroCraft beer TOCA by Inokashira-koen Station has a pretty great plan lined up for July.
MugiWait, a tap takeover isn't some dramatic crime where the beer faucets get hijacked, right?!
Hop BroNot a crime, a festival. They're planning Yokohama Bay Brewing on six to eight taps, with at least six secured.
MugiWhoa! Six to eight taps from one brewery would have me grinning at the menu for way too long.
Hop BroThe key point is that half the lineup is supposed to be lagers. They're clearly building this for hot summer weather.
MugiI hear lager all the time, but I'm still fuzzy on it... what is lager really doing differently?
Hop BroVery roughly, it's fermented cooler, so it tends to come out cleaner and easier to drink. Think crisp finish and smooth refreshment.
MugiWhat is that, a post-rainy-season pint designed by destiny? I'm finally getting that craft beer isn't only hop explosions.
Hop BroExactly. The beer names unknown part is still true, but they said the list should stay balanced with core favorites, and Hayashi may pour on weekends.
MugiA regular customer who also works weekends at the brewery? Hayashi pouring makes this feel extra legit.
Hop BroAnd since August probably won't have events, July is the one to watch. Check Instagram first, then go drink lager after a walk in Inokashira Park.
MugiThat's it, plan locked. After a stroll, I want to toast with lager and peek at all eight taps if they make it happen!
Craft Beer TOCA is a beer pub right in front of Inokashira Park Station in Mitaka, Tokyo. In an Instagram post dated June 29, the bar outlined its July plans and announced a 6- to 8-tap takeover with Yokohama Bay Brewing. According to the post, the lineup will feature at least six taps, and could expand to eight depending on the brewery's release schedule.
What stands out most is the plan to make roughly half the lineup lager-focused. With the humid summer season in mind, TOCA is aiming for beers that drink clean and crisp. The post also says the list will balance core regulars with the seasonal lineup, so drinkers can expect more than just hop-forward beers and strong flavors; there should also be options that emphasize refreshment and drinkability.
TOCA's appeal lies in its easy-to-stop-by location and its relaxed beer-pub atmosphere. It works well as a stop before or after a walk around Inokashira Park, and this takeover looks like a strong fit for that setting. The bar also noted that Hayashi, a customer at TOCA who works weekends at Yokohama Bay Brewing, will join the pouring team as a guest server. Since the shop said its closing days may shift slightly, it is worth checking Instagram before visiting. The post also hints that there will likely be no event in August, making July the main focus of the summer schedule.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft beer TOCA by Inokashira-koen Station has a pretty great plan lined up for July.
MugiWait, a tap takeover isn't some dramatic crime where the beer faucets get hijacked, right?!
Hop BroNot a crime, a festival. They're planning Yokohama Bay Brewing on six to eight taps, with at least six secured.
MugiWhoa! Six to eight taps from one brewery would have me grinning at the menu for way too long.
Hop BroThe key point is that half the lineup is supposed to be lagers. They're clearly building this for hot summer weather.
MugiI hear lager all the time, but I'm still fuzzy on it... what is lager really doing differently?
Hop BroVery roughly, it's fermented cooler, so it tends to come out cleaner and easier to drink. Think crisp finish and smooth refreshment.
MugiWhat is that, a post-rainy-season pint designed by destiny? I'm finally getting that craft beer isn't only hop explosions.
Hop BroExactly. The beer names unknown part is still true, but they said the list should stay balanced with core favorites, and Hayashi may pour on weekends.
MugiA regular customer who also works weekends at the brewery? Hayashi pouring makes this feel extra legit.
Hop BroAnd since August probably won't have events, July is the one to watch. Check Instagram first, then go drink lager after a walk in Inokashira Park.
MugiThat's it, plan locked. After a stroll, I want to toast with lager and peek at all eight taps if they make it happen!
