Toyama's HOP TAP SHOP celebrates its 9th anniversary with "Hatsu-Ratsu! Berry Roll" and 10 taps on offer
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, has marked its 9th anniversary. The post introduces a diverse current tap list of 10 beers, ranging from the commemorative BREWCLASSIC & HOPTAPSHOP beer "Hatsu-Ratsu! Berry Roll" to Juicy IPA, lager, and stout.
Hop BroHOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama is celebrating its 9th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they've even released "Hatsu-Ratsu! Berry Roll" with BREWCLASSIC, and the whole shelf already feels like a celebration.
MugiWait, Berry Roll sounds intriguing! Is it cake-like, or do you roll around after drinking it?
Hop BroNot something that makes you roll, but this is a Fruited Sour, with fruity acidity taking center stage. It's the kind of beer that brightens up the anniversary with berry-like vibrance.
MugiWon't sour beer turn into a too-sour problem? Beginners can get a little nervous about that.
Hop BroThat's fine. The key is the balance between fruit character and acidity, not sweetness. And this shop has a really broad 10-tap lineup, so even people who don't like sour beers can just go for something else.
MugiHaving an escape route helps! But still, from Juicy IPA to lager and stout, isn't that a bit too greedy?
Hop BroGreedy is exactly right. For example, there's the rich hop character of something like "Akuoji Densetsu," and there's also an easy-drinking beer like "Oh Teacher the Pool," a Japanese Nice Lager.
Mugi"Citrus Monster Shima-kun" sounds like a strong beer name already! Does the flavor run wild like the name?
Hop BroIt runs wild in a pretty fun way. It has a juicy citrus character, and with something like "Hometown Stout" in the mix too, you can really see the shop's current vibe as it is.
MugiIt really feels like a toast for the 9th anniversary! I want to go drink a commemorative pint and try the taps one by one from the top.
The beer pub HOP TAP SHOP, located in Miyawaki-cho, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, marked its 9th anniversary on May 25. In the post, the shop expressed gratitude to the customers who have supported it, the breweries that deliver the beer, and the part-time staff, and noted that this is a milestone moment as it heads into its 10th year.
The highlight of the day is "Hatsu-Ratsu! Berry Roll," a collaboration beer brewed by BREWCLASSIC to commemorate the 9th anniversary. It is a Fruited Sour that offers fruity acidity and appears as a celebratory beer for the occasion. In addition, the taps feature a wide range of styles, including Latticework & Nijozan Trail Run's "Akuoji Densetsu" (Juicy IPA), Repubrew & Nomcraft's "SOUPY WEIZEN" (Weizen), and Passific's "Oh Teacher the Pool" (Japanese Nice Lager).
For IPA fans, Oni Densetsu's "Shin Ashioni IPA" (West Coast IPA) and FLOWER CHILDREN's "SAKURA" (Session IPA) are also not to be missed. The lineup lets guests choose according to their mood, from light and easy-drinking beers to full-on hop character. Other beers on tap include Yorocco's "Swallow's Humming" (Golden Ale), HIMITSU BEER & AL BEER STAND's "Citrus Monster Shima-kun" (Juicy IPA w/ Citrus Hassaku, Cherry Salmon), Johana Beer's "Great Blue" (Fruit Ale), Oni Densetsu's "Koni Pale Ale ADHA-1631 Single" (Single Hop Pale Ale), and Yorocco's "Hometown Stout" (Dry Stout).
HOP TAP SHOP is known as a beer pub where locals in Takaoka can sit down and really enjoy a pint. To match the anniversary milestone, the lineup spans collaboration releases and standard favorites, conveying the current atmosphere of the shop just as it is. It is a post with plenty to see, whether you're going to drink the commemorative pint or simply check the current tap list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHOP TAP SHOP in Takaoka, Toyama is celebrating its 9th anniversary. To mark the occasion, they've even released "Hatsu-Ratsu! Berry Roll" with BREWCLASSIC, and the whole shelf already feels like a celebration.
MugiWait, Berry Roll sounds intriguing! Is it cake-like, or do you roll around after drinking it?
Hop BroNot something that makes you roll, but this is a Fruited Sour, with fruity acidity taking center stage. It's the kind of beer that brightens up the anniversary with berry-like vibrance.
MugiWon't sour beer turn into a too-sour problem? Beginners can get a little nervous about that.
Hop BroThat's fine. The key is the balance between fruit character and acidity, not sweetness. And this shop has a really broad 10-tap lineup, so even people who don't like sour beers can just go for something else.
MugiHaving an escape route helps! But still, from Juicy IPA to lager and stout, isn't that a bit too greedy?
Hop BroGreedy is exactly right. For example, there's the rich hop character of something like "Akuoji Densetsu," and there's also an easy-drinking beer like "Oh Teacher the Pool," a Japanese Nice Lager.
Mugi"Citrus Monster Shima-kun" sounds like a strong beer name already! Does the flavor run wild like the name?
Hop BroIt runs wild in a pretty fun way. It has a juicy citrus character, and with something like "Hometown Stout" in the mix too, you can really see the shop's current vibe as it is.
MugiIt really feels like a toast for the 9th anniversary! I want to go drink a commemorative pint and try the taps one by one from the top.
