At Yokkaichi's craft beer HOP CROWD, the hojicha ale and DDH Citra Hazy IPA are on tap
The beer pub craft beer HOP CROWD in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, announced the day’s taps in a post on April 29. The lineup features everything from NAMACHAん Brewing’s Nama-chan’s Hojicha Ale to Ise Kadoya Beer’s DDH Citra Hazy IPA, offering a wide range of aromas and drinking experiences.
Hop BroThe Yokkaichi beer pub craft beer HOP CROWD has posted its tap guide for April 29. Today’s lineup ranges from tea-based beers to IPAs, and it’s a dream setup for anyone who loves comparing different styles.
MugiWait, from tea-based beers to IPAs? That range is way too wide! Being able to switch moods so much at one place feels kind of unfair!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is Nama-chan’s Hojicha Ale. It’s a Japanese Tea Beer from NAMACHAん Brewing, and it’s described as having a calm aroma like hojicha latte, perfect for when you want to take a breather.
MugiA beer that tastes like hojicha latte!? When I hear Japanese Tea Beer, it suddenly sounds complicated, but basically it means you can enjoy the aroma of tea, right?
Hop BroExactly. And then they hit you with DDH Citra Hazy IPA. It’s an Ise Kadoya Beer brew, and since it’s described as using Citra hops to the limit, it’s the kind of beer whose aroma comes at you hard and fast.
MugiDDH, what is that, a spell!? But when I hear Citra hops to the limit, I get the feeling a burst of citrus aroma is about to explode out!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop, a method that adds plenty of hops after fermentation to intensify the aroma. That’s why aroma intensity becomes the star of the Hazy IPA.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind of beer that wins with aroma! Then freshening up your palate with a Helles is important too. Having Lost and Grounded Brewers’ Helles makes the whole flow feel too perfect!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, they’ve got Kinki Pale Ale, "Hexcraft," "Even More Fighting! IPA!," and "Mangorilla White," so you can catch lightness, character, and fruitiness all in one place. That’s what makes HOP CROWD so good.
MugiEven the names are fun, and it’s the kind of place where the tasting never stops! If I saw this lineup near Yokkaichi Station, I’d have no choice but to stop in today!
Hop BroBottom line: if you’re looking for a first beer in Yokkaichi today, this is a strong option. Start with the hojicha ale to relax, then finish with the DDH Citra Hazy IPA, and you’ve got the perfect holiday route.
From craft beer HOP CROWD, located on the second floor in Suwasakaemachi, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, comes an update to the tap list. In a morning post, along with guidance on holiday operating hours, the lineup ranged widely from tea-based beers suited to a light break to hop-forward IPAs.
Lineup for the day
- NAMACHAん Brewing "Nama-chan’s Hojicha Ale": Japanese Tea Beer. In the post, it is introduced as a beer that calls to mind a "hojicha latte," ideal for when you want to take a breather.
- Ise Kadoya Beer "DDH Citra Hazy IPA": Announced as using Citra hops to the maximum, this is a Hazy IPA that puts its intense aroma front and center.
- Lost and Grounded Brewers "Helles": A beer that forms the backbone of the lager selection.
- Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu "Kinki Pale Ale CGX Strata ver.": A pale ale made with CGX Strata.
- Garage x Brujos "Hexcraft": A distinctive beer listed among the more individualistic offerings.
- NEKO BEER "Even More Fighting! IPA!": As the name suggests, a beer you can expect to have a strong hop character typical of an IPA.
- HIMITSU BEER "Mangorilla White": A beer that suggests fruity notes and the lightness of a white beer.
HOP CROWD’s strength is that it offers a cross-section of beer styles, making it easy to build a tasting flight in one stop. You can freshen your palate with a Helles, slip in a mellow tea-based beer, and finish with an IPA. If you are looking for craft beer around Yokkaichi Station, updates like this tap list are hard to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Yokkaichi beer pub craft beer HOP CROWD has posted its tap guide for April 29. Today’s lineup ranges from tea-based beers to IPAs, and it’s a dream setup for anyone who loves comparing different styles.
MugiWait, from tea-based beers to IPAs? That range is way too wide! Being able to switch moods so much at one place feels kind of unfair!
Hop BroThe first thing that stands out is Nama-chan’s Hojicha Ale. It’s a Japanese Tea Beer from NAMACHAん Brewing, and it’s described as having a calm aroma like hojicha latte, perfect for when you want to take a breather.
MugiA beer that tastes like hojicha latte!? When I hear Japanese Tea Beer, it suddenly sounds complicated, but basically it means you can enjoy the aroma of tea, right?
Hop BroExactly. And then they hit you with DDH Citra Hazy IPA. It’s an Ise Kadoya Beer brew, and since it’s described as using Citra hops to the limit, it’s the kind of beer whose aroma comes at you hard and fast.
MugiDDH, what is that, a spell!? But when I hear Citra hops to the limit, I get the feeling a burst of citrus aroma is about to explode out!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop, a method that adds plenty of hops after fermentation to intensify the aroma. That’s why aroma intensity becomes the star of the Hazy IPA.
MugiI see, so it’s the kind of beer that wins with aroma! Then freshening up your palate with a Helles is important too. Having Lost and Grounded Brewers’ Helles makes the whole flow feel too perfect!
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, they’ve got Kinki Pale Ale, "Hexcraft," "Even More Fighting! IPA!," and "Mangorilla White," so you can catch lightness, character, and fruitiness all in one place. That’s what makes HOP CROWD so good.
MugiEven the names are fun, and it’s the kind of place where the tasting never stops! If I saw this lineup near Yokkaichi Station, I’d have no choice but to stop in today!
Hop BroBottom line: if you’re looking for a first beer in Yokkaichi today, this is a strong option. Start with the hojicha ale to relax, then finish with the DDH Citra Hazy IPA, and you’ve got the perfect holiday route.
