Beer O'clock to Host "Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Early Summer"; Cider and Beer for Tempura Pairings Debut
At the beer pub Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chiba, "Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Early Summer ~ Tempura Edition ~" will be held on May 31. Today is the event day, and the cider and beer paired with seasonal tempura are "Summer's Door" and "HALU."
Hop BroToday is the tempura event at the Chiba beer pub, Beer O'clock. They're holding "Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Early Summer ~ Tempura Edition ~" on May 31, and it's set up so you can enjoy it with food from the afternoon into the evening.
MugiWhat! Drinks paired with tempura!? Being able to enjoy it from the afternoon into the evening sounds amazing. My stomach and throat are already on standby!
Hop BroThis time's main feature is Chef Ogi, coming from a Japanese restaurant in Aoyama, and he's put together pairings that complement tempura made with seasonal ingredients. Very Beer O'clock-like to make the food the starting point for the drinks.
MugiPairings, huh! When you say complement the food, do you mean the tempura is the star and the beer is the supporting actor?
Hop BroExactly. This time, they're featuring Mugizakkoku Kobo's Summer's Door and OK,ADAM's HALU. The former is a Hoppy Saison, and the latter is Perry inspired, so they're meant to handle the savory aroma of oil and the sweetness of vegetables.
MugiI've heard of saison, but what is Perry inspired!? When you say a fermented drink like pear, my brain gets lost trying to figure out whether this is beer or fruit!
Hop BroGood question. Perry is basically a sparkling pear cider, and it has that fruity character from fermentation. That's why HALU is interesting: it doesn't get in the way of the tempura's lightness, but layers in a gentle aroma.
MugiWow! And the day's New TAP lineup is amazing! Four beers appearing is enough to make the tasting itself the event!
Hop BroThe lineup is bold too. Adding citrus with Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale is a good move, flowing cleanly with something like Wakakusa, a NZ Pils, is another option, and you can also go juicy with Green Bullet HAZY.
MugiWhoa, too many choices...! If it's ends when sold out, then I guess I need to secure my motivation before I secure a seat.
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is a beer pub in the Chiba Station area that really knows how to serve beer, so a drink with tempura looks fantastic. The right move is to go early, snack on freshly fried pieces, and choose from there.
MugiI definitely want to go! The combination of freshly fried tempura and a drink sounds too good just imagining it!
Hop BroIn the end, we feel the same way. Seasonal tempura and beer - this is definitely a place to go raise a glass.
Tempura Event at Beer O'clock
At Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, "Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Early Summer ~ Tempura Edition ~" will be held on May 31. The event starts at 13:00 and ends when sold out. The venue will be open from 12:00 to 22:00, so the event is structured to be enjoyed from the afternoon into the evening.
For this edition, Chef Ogi, the head chef from a Japanese restaurant in Aoyama, will appear as a one-day chef. The theme is tempura made with seasonal ingredients, marking a return after last spring's event. True to Beer O'clock, the menu centers on beer and cider that complement the food, making it clearly a style meant to be enjoyed together with the meal.
Cider and Beer Introduced for the Event
The pairings selected by Ogi are two bottles: Mugizakkoku Kobo "Summer's Door" (Hoppy Saison) and OK,ADAM "HALU" (Perry inspired). It's a combination that broadens drinkers' imagination, asking how the savory aroma of tempura oil and the sweetness of seasonal vegetables will be received by a hoppy saison and a fermented drink reminiscent of pear.
New TAP for the Day
The new taps announced for the day are the following four beers.
- OK,ADAM "HALU" (Perry inspired / 5.0%)
- Baird "Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale" (Fruit Ale / 5.0%)
- CRAFTROCK "Wakakusa" (NZ Pils / 5.0%)
- Sankt Gallen "Green Bullet HAZY" (Hazy IPA / 7.5%)
From fruit-forward brews to a pilsner with the refreshing aroma of fresh grass and a hazy IPA that foregrounds juicy hop character, the lineup suits the warmer season well. Beer O'clock is known as a beer pub in the Chiba Station area that serves craft beer seriously, and this time as well it presents ways to enjoy both the food event and the taps.
Venue Information
Beer O'clock
2-13-1 Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, 1F, Second Yamazaki Building, Store 2
The goal of the event is to straightforwardly enjoy how well tempura and beer go together. Be sure to check the beers you're interested in before they sell out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday is the tempura event at the Chiba beer pub, Beer O'clock. They're holding "Wa to, Futo Beer 2026 Early Summer ~ Tempura Edition ~" on May 31, and it's set up so you can enjoy it with food from the afternoon into the evening.
MugiWhat! Drinks paired with tempura!? Being able to enjoy it from the afternoon into the evening sounds amazing. My stomach and throat are already on standby!
Hop BroThis time's main feature is Chef Ogi, coming from a Japanese restaurant in Aoyama, and he's put together pairings that complement tempura made with seasonal ingredients. Very Beer O'clock-like to make the food the starting point for the drinks.
MugiPairings, huh! When you say complement the food, do you mean the tempura is the star and the beer is the supporting actor?
Hop BroExactly. This time, they're featuring Mugizakkoku Kobo's Summer's Door and OK,ADAM's HALU. The former is a Hoppy Saison, and the latter is Perry inspired, so they're meant to handle the savory aroma of oil and the sweetness of vegetables.
MugiI've heard of saison, but what is Perry inspired!? When you say a fermented drink like pear, my brain gets lost trying to figure out whether this is beer or fruit!
Hop BroGood question. Perry is basically a sparkling pear cider, and it has that fruity character from fermentation. That's why HALU is interesting: it doesn't get in the way of the tempura's lightness, but layers in a gentle aroma.
MugiWow! And the day's New TAP lineup is amazing! Four beers appearing is enough to make the tasting itself the event!
Hop BroThe lineup is bold too. Adding citrus with Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale is a good move, flowing cleanly with something like Wakakusa, a NZ Pils, is another option, and you can also go juicy with Green Bullet HAZY.
MugiWhoa, too many choices...! If it's ends when sold out, then I guess I need to secure my motivation before I secure a seat.
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is a beer pub in the Chiba Station area that really knows how to serve beer, so a drink with tempura looks fantastic. The right move is to go early, snack on freshly fried pieces, and choose from there.
MugiI definitely want to go! The combination of freshly fried tempura and a drink sounds too good just imagining it!
Hop BroIn the end, we feel the same way. Seasonal tempura and beer - this is definitely a place to go raise a glass.
