Yokohama's Kokoro no Tsuki announces a six-keg tap list for its May 3 service
Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki, a beer pub in Noge, Yokohama, has released its tap list of six kegs along with its service notice for Sunday, May 3 (national holiday). Centered on breweries from the U.S. and Japan, the lineup is designed for enjoying beer alongside Chinese cuisine.
Hop BroThe Noge, Yokohama beer pub Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has put out a six-keg tap list in time for its May 3 service. It's a really strong lineup for Golden Week.
MugiWhoa, six kegs!? And they're posting the service notice too, so it's basically saying, "Come here today!"
Hop BroExactly. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. that day, and the lineup includes beers like Comrade Brewing's Another Pale Ale, Nara Brewing's Under Water Luminous, and Fremont Brewing's Golden, so it's nicely balanced between U.S. breweries and domestic ones.
MugiOhhh! But pale ale and golden are names I've heard, and the difference still feels kind of fuzzy...
Hop BroTo put it simply, pale ale makes it easy to enjoy the outline of the hops, while golden is light and clean on the palate. So it's good both as a first beer and as one that pairs naturally with a meal.
MugiSo something like Repubrew's Ume Kyuu Gose would be great when you want to change things up a bit! Wait, what even is gose? It has plum in it too?
Hop BroGose is originally a style where acidity and saltiness are the key points. Add a plum note on top of that, and the refreshing character becomes even more vivid, helping cut through the oiliness of Chinese food.
MugiI get it! It makes perfect sense that Kokoro no Tsuki says it pairs really well with Chinese food. Steamed chicken, mapo tofu, just hearing those names makes me want a drink!
Hop BroThat's the shop's strength. You can go all the way to drooling wontons, shrimp mayo, and Shanghai-style fried noodles. It feels like a tap list that isn't finished with the beer alone, but only comes together when paired with the food.
MugiIf I can just drop by in Noge and enjoy a Golden Week drink like this, that's ideal. After hearing your hop-by-hop explanation, I'm already in drink mode!
Tap list for May 3
Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki, located in Miyakawacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, announced its tap list in conjunction with service on Sunday, May 3 (national holiday). In the post, the shop said it would open at 2:00 p.m. that day, and it also updated its operating schedule for the Golden Week period.
The lineup features six beers, mainly from breweries in the U.S. and Japan. The selection is as follows.
- Comrade Brewing "Another Pale Ale"
- Nara Brewing "Under Water Luminous"
- Hop Kotan Brewing "Full Throttle"
- Repubrew "Ume Kyuu Gose"
- Fremont Brewing "Golden"
- Hop Kotan Brewing "Kitsuneiro"
A place that pairs beer with Chinese food
Kokoro no Tsuki stands out not only for its well-rounded tap selection as a beer pub, but also for its focus on pairing beer with Chinese cuisine. In the post, it invites guests to enjoy "a happy moment with beautiful beer and Chinese food," and lists dishes such as steamed chicken with green Sichuan pepper and scallion sauce, fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, Shanghai-style fried noodles, shrimp mayo, and drooling wontons.
The beers range from pale ales and gose to fresh golden-style beers, making the lineup easy to match with food. From a beer that highlights hop character to one that emphasizes acidity and drinkability, the selection also looks well suited to being enjoyed with a meal.
Shop information
The shop is on the second floor of the LR Building at 2-57 Miyakawacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is easily accessible from the Noge and Hinodecho areas and operates as a casual beer pub. Since opening hours vary by day during Golden Week, it is a good idea to check the post's information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Noge, Yokohama beer pub Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has put out a six-keg tap list in time for its May 3 service. It's a really strong lineup for Golden Week.
MugiWhoa, six kegs!? And they're posting the service notice too, so it's basically saying, "Come here today!"
Hop BroExactly. The doors open at 2:00 p.m. that day, and the lineup includes beers like Comrade Brewing's Another Pale Ale, Nara Brewing's Under Water Luminous, and Fremont Brewing's Golden, so it's nicely balanced between U.S. breweries and domestic ones.
MugiOhhh! But pale ale and golden are names I've heard, and the difference still feels kind of fuzzy...
Hop BroTo put it simply, pale ale makes it easy to enjoy the outline of the hops, while golden is light and clean on the palate. So it's good both as a first beer and as one that pairs naturally with a meal.
MugiSo something like Repubrew's Ume Kyuu Gose would be great when you want to change things up a bit! Wait, what even is gose? It has plum in it too?
Hop BroGose is originally a style where acidity and saltiness are the key points. Add a plum note on top of that, and the refreshing character becomes even more vivid, helping cut through the oiliness of Chinese food.
MugiI get it! It makes perfect sense that Kokoro no Tsuki says it pairs really well with Chinese food. Steamed chicken, mapo tofu, just hearing those names makes me want a drink!
Hop BroThat's the shop's strength. You can go all the way to drooling wontons, shrimp mayo, and Shanghai-style fried noodles. It feels like a tap list that isn't finished with the beer alone, but only comes together when paired with the food.
MugiIf I can just drop by in Noge and enjoy a Golden Week drink like this, that's ideal. After hearing your hop-by-hop explanation, I'm already in drink mode!
