Beer O'clock adds five NewTAPs led by ISHII Brewing's ORIHIME Pale Ale
Beer O'clock, a craft beer pub in Chiba's Fujimi district, posted a fresh tap update featuring five beers. The lineup includes ISHII Brewing's ORIHIME Pale Ale, and the bar also announced the return of Ajina Furai-ya-san on August 2.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just dropped five new taps, and this lineup has range. It runs from ISHII Brewing's ORIHIME Pale Ale to a hazy from Repubrew, and Ajina Fry Shop is coming back on August 2 too.
MugiWait, Ajina Fry Shop is coming back too? That's not a pub update, that's a direct attack on my appetite!
Hop BroThe one I lock onto first is ORIHIME Pale Ale. It's an American Pale Ale from ISHII Brewing at 4.5%, with a clean malt-hop balance and a bright citrus aroma.
MugiOkay, but American Pale Ale sounds like it should be wearing shoulder pads. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroThink of it as a balanced pale ale. You get gentle malt underneath, citrusy hops on top, and enough bitterness to stay lively without going too hard.
MugiGot it! Then what about the wheat beer duo of Rough&Laugh's Fuji Weizen and Harvestmoon's Natsuko?
Hop BroFuji Weizen leans on yeast-driven fruitiness, so it's soft, smooth, and very classic wheat-beer energy. Natsuko is a 4.0% American Wheat with Simcoe and Cascade, so it's lighter, brighter, and built for summer.
MugiWhat does hazy without the heaviness even mean? So it's cloudy but agile? This beer is breaking the laws of texture!
Hop BroCOASTAL CRUSH HAZY IPA pulls it off with Citra, Krush, Galaxy, and Vic Secret, layering peach, mango, mandarin, and apricot while keeping the body from dragging. And FLORA LAGER sounds crisp enough to sip slowly.
MugiSo Beer O'clock really is a mood-based tap lineup. Citrus, wheat, lager, hazy... that's the kind of list where choosing your first pour becomes its own adventure.
Hop BroAnd on August 2, you get the beer-and-fried-fish combo back in the room. At that point, even the walk to the pub starts feeling delicious.
MugiDecision made. I want to start with Natsuko or ORIHIME Pale Ale, then finish with the hazy. I need a drink now and my stomach fully supports the plan!
Beer O'clock in Chiba's Fujimi district shared a new tap update from Instagram. The latest NewTAP list covers five beers, spanning citrusy pale ale, wheat beer, lager, and hazy IPA. It is a lineup that invites easy comparison across styles.
NewTAP
- ISHII Brewing 'ORIHIME Pale Ale' (American Pale Ale / 4.5%)
Brewed by Mr. Ishii after returning from Guam. The beer is described as having a balanced malt-and-hop profile with bright citrus notes.
- Rough＆Laugh 'Fuji Weizen' (Weizen / 5.0%)
A wheat beer made with more than 50% wheat malt, finished with modern European hops. Fruity yeast character and a smooth texture are the draw.
- Harvestmoon 'Natsuko' (American Wheat / 4.0%)
A light-bodied summer ale brewed with Simcoe and Cascade hops. It brings refreshing bitterness and a citrusy floral aroma.
- FLORA FERMENTATION 'FLORA LAGER' (Premium Lager / 5.5%)
A clean premium lager with malt sweetness and bright hop aroma.
- Repubrew 'COASTAL CRUSH HAZY IPA' (Hazy IPA / 6.5%)
Designed to feel tropical without the heavy weight that can come with hazy beers. Citra, Krush, Galaxy, and Vic Secret build peach, mango, mandarin, and apricot notes.
Beer O'clock also said Ajina Furai-ya-san will return to Chiba on August 2, after about three years. For beer fans, it is a straightforward reason to watch the pub's updates closely: a solid tap lineup, plus food news that fits the easygoing pub setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just dropped five new taps, and this lineup has range. It runs from ISHII Brewing's ORIHIME Pale Ale to a hazy from Repubrew, and Ajina Fry Shop is coming back on August 2 too.
MugiWait, Ajina Fry Shop is coming back too? That's not a pub update, that's a direct attack on my appetite!
Hop BroThe one I lock onto first is ORIHIME Pale Ale. It's an American Pale Ale from ISHII Brewing at 4.5%, with a clean malt-hop balance and a bright citrus aroma.
MugiOkay, but American Pale Ale sounds like it should be wearing shoulder pads. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroThink of it as a balanced pale ale. You get gentle malt underneath, citrusy hops on top, and enough bitterness to stay lively without going too hard.
MugiGot it! Then what about the wheat beer duo of Rough&Laugh's Fuji Weizen and Harvestmoon's Natsuko?
Hop BroFuji Weizen leans on yeast-driven fruitiness, so it's soft, smooth, and very classic wheat-beer energy. Natsuko is a 4.0% American Wheat with Simcoe and Cascade, so it's lighter, brighter, and built for summer.
MugiWhat does hazy without the heaviness even mean? So it's cloudy but agile? This beer is breaking the laws of texture!
Hop BroCOASTAL CRUSH HAZY IPA pulls it off with Citra, Krush, Galaxy, and Vic Secret, layering peach, mango, mandarin, and apricot while keeping the body from dragging. And FLORA LAGER sounds crisp enough to sip slowly.
MugiSo Beer O'clock really is a mood-based tap lineup. Citrus, wheat, lager, hazy... that's the kind of list where choosing your first pour becomes its own adventure.
Hop BroAnd on August 2, you get the beer-and-fried-fish combo back in the room. At that point, even the walk to the pub starts feeling delicious.
MugiDecision made. I want to start with Natsuko or ORIHIME Pale Ale, then finish with the hazy. I need a drink now and my stomach fully supports the plan!
