Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki unveils six taps for April 9, including Chuckanut Brewery's Bock
The Yokohama Noge beer pub Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has published its tap list for April 9. The lineup features six beers, including Chuckanut Brewery's Bock, Hop Garden Brewery's Sakura SAKE Lager, and two beers from Hop Kotan Brewing, Umemigachi and nonno, offering a selection that pairs well with Chinese food.
Hop BroNoge's Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has put out its April 9 tap list announcement. I like that it includes six beers in total, from Chuckanut Brewery's Bock to Hop Garden Brewery's Sakura SAKE Lager, plus Hop Kotan Brewing's Umemigachi and nonno.
MugiWhoa! Six beers lined up means there are a lot of choices! But Bock and Lager are names I see a lot, and I still don't really know the difference...
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Bock is a solidly bottom-fermented style that tends to have more malt sweetness and body, while lager is usually crisp and easy to drink. A beer like Sakura SAKE Lager can also carry a seasonal feel.
MugiOhh, so bottom fermentation sounds kind of like industrial machinery...! So it means you can enjoy both a refreshing beer and a heavier beer on the same day?
Hop BroExactly, that's the idea. And this time, you have the classic feel of Chuckanut Brewery's Bock alongside more distinctive picks like Hop Kotan Brewing's Umemigachi and nonno, so the balance of malt depth and aroma is really nice.
MugiWhat is that, something that makes you want to do a tasting flight! If there's also one that's fun to enjoy for its aroma, even beginners like me should have an easy time choosing.
Hop BroWhat's strong here is that Kokoro no Tsuki is also thinking carefully about how the beers work with Chinese food. Steamed chicken with green sansho sauce, fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, and Shanghai-style fried noodles are all a lineup that can create great beer-and-Chinese-food synergy.
MugiWait, they even have drool-worthy wontons!? Chinese food built for beer is basically unbeatable... If I ate that with Sakura SAKE Lager, it would feel so springlike!
Hop BroExactly. The article also mentions that they're opening leisurely from 3:00 p.m., which makes it perfect for an early drink in Noge. Since it's a second-floor location with a note about the staircase handrail, it also gives off a calm, relaxed drinking atmosphere.
MugiI love that kind of attentiveness! A place that gives clear daily business information feels reassuring before you even go.
Hop BroIn the end, this day's Kokoro no Tsuki has a neat setup: it offers everything from classics to seasonal beers, and it pairs them with Chinese dishes in a way that catches them all. I'm already in the mood for my first drink in Noge.
MugiSame here! I'm totally craving Chinese food and beer now. At Kokoro no Tsuki, I want to start with the Bock or go straight for the Sakura SAKE Lager while deciding as I drink!
The beer pub Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki, located in Miyakawacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, in the Noge and Hinodecho area, has released its business notice and tap list for Thursday, April 9. The post says the shop will be open leisurely from 3:00 p.m., conveying the relaxed atmosphere of a place where guests can enjoy craft beer and Chinese food together.
Tap list for April 9
- ① Chuckanut Brewery `Bock`
- ② Hop Garden Brewery `Sakura SAKE Lager`
- ③ Hop Kotan Brewing `Umemigachi`
- ④ Barbaric Works `Master Heir`
- ⑤ Georgetown Brewing `Johnny Utah`
- ⑥ Hop Kotan Brewing `nonno`
Looking at the lineup, it spans everything from classic, easy-to-understand styles like bock and lager to a seasonal beer like Sakura SAKE Lager, plus two selections from Hop Kotan Brewing. The defining feature of the day is that one tap list brings together beers with malty depth, crisp drinkability, and aromatic appeal.
On the food side, the post lists standard Chinese dishes such as steamed chicken with green sansho pepper and scallion sauce, fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, and Shanghai-style fried noodles. It also mentions dishes like ginger chicken, candied nuts, steamed chicken and cilantro salad with green sansho, shrimp mayo, and drool-worthy wontons, making for a lineup that keeps beer as the main attraction while also letting diners enjoy a proper meal.
Kokoro no Tsuki has an atmosphere that, true to its name, feels easygoing and unpretentious, and its posts carefully communicate daily business information, including detailed notices about planned opening hours. It also includes a note about the staircase handrail, showing attention to the flow of visitors to this second-floor location. For anyone looking for their first drink in Noge, updates like this tap list are information worth watching.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNoge's Craft beer kitchen Kokoro no Tsuki has put out its April 9 tap list announcement. I like that it includes six beers in total, from Chuckanut Brewery's Bock to Hop Garden Brewery's Sakura SAKE Lager, plus Hop Kotan Brewing's Umemigachi and nonno.
MugiWhoa! Six beers lined up means there are a lot of choices! But Bock and Lager are names I see a lot, and I still don't really know the difference...
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Bock is a solidly bottom-fermented style that tends to have more malt sweetness and body, while lager is usually crisp and easy to drink. A beer like Sakura SAKE Lager can also carry a seasonal feel.
MugiOhh, so bottom fermentation sounds kind of like industrial machinery...! So it means you can enjoy both a refreshing beer and a heavier beer on the same day?
Hop BroExactly, that's the idea. And this time, you have the classic feel of Chuckanut Brewery's Bock alongside more distinctive picks like Hop Kotan Brewing's Umemigachi and nonno, so the balance of malt depth and aroma is really nice.
MugiWhat is that, something that makes you want to do a tasting flight! If there's also one that's fun to enjoy for its aroma, even beginners like me should have an easy time choosing.
Hop BroWhat's strong here is that Kokoro no Tsuki is also thinking carefully about how the beers work with Chinese food. Steamed chicken with green sansho sauce, fried eggplant with ginger soy sauce, mapo tofu, and Shanghai-style fried noodles are all a lineup that can create great beer-and-Chinese-food synergy.
MugiWait, they even have drool-worthy wontons!? Chinese food built for beer is basically unbeatable... If I ate that with Sakura SAKE Lager, it would feel so springlike!
Hop BroExactly. The article also mentions that they're opening leisurely from 3:00 p.m., which makes it perfect for an early drink in Noge. Since it's a second-floor location with a note about the staircase handrail, it also gives off a calm, relaxed drinking atmosphere.
MugiI love that kind of attentiveness! A place that gives clear daily business information feels reassuring before you even go.
Hop BroIn the end, this day's Kokoro no Tsuki has a neat setup: it offers everything from classics to seasonal beers, and it pairs them with Chinese dishes in a way that catches them all. I'm already in the mood for my first drink in Noge.
MugiSame here! I'm totally craving Chinese food and beer now. At Kokoro no Tsuki, I want to start with the Bock or go straight for the Sakura SAKE Lager while deciding as I drink!
