Beer O'clock taps CRAFTROCK BREWING x SPECIAL OTHERS' “SPECIAL OTHERS”
Beer O'clock in Chiba City shared its late-June schedule and introduced “SPECIAL OTHERS” from CRAFTROCK BREWING x SPECIAL OTHERS as a new tap. The 6.5% NZ IPA with mint arrives ahead of the bar’s 13th-anniversary event on June 21.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just put SPECIAL OTHERS on tap. It’s a CRAFTROCK BREWING x SPECIAL OTHERS collab, a 6.5% NZ IPA with mint on the guest line.
MugiMint in an IPA? Is this beer trying to sneak into the party dressed like a mojito!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. NZ IPA means an IPA leaning on New Zealand hop character, so you get bright notes like lemon peel, lychee, and even white-wine-like aromatics.
MugiWait, white-wine vibes in a beer? Is that allowed? My mental image of a plain lager is filing a complaint.
Hop BroIt still drinks like beer. With fresh Cuban mint layered in, the first sip feels crisp, then the 6.5% body shows up with some real weight.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by aroma layers? Are we talking about cake, perfume, or a pint? I need a diagram.
Hop BroBasically it’s stacked aromas. Mint hits first, then citrus and lychee, and the finish leans white-wine-like, so the flavor opens in stages.
MugiOkay, that sounds like perfect humid-weather beer. I could crush that with light snacks or just stretch one pint over a long chat.
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is great for tap rotation hunting, so a guest beer like this makes you want to check what’s pouring right now.
MugiAnd they’ve got the June 21 anniversary coming too, right? Pre-gaming with this and then showing up for the anniversary beer reveal sounds elite.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Late June is basically Beer O'clock season: cool off with SPECIAL OTHERS now, then roll straight into the 13th anniversary buzz.
MugiNo more talking, I want a pint. Minty freshness plus flashy NZ hop character sounds way too good to leave as theory.
Beer O'clock, a craft-beer pub in Chiba City's Fujimi district, has shared its late-June operating calendar. In the same post, the bar highlighted a new tap: CRAFTROCK BREWING x SPECIAL OTHERS “SPECIAL OTHERS,” a move that fits the venue's habit of keeping its lineup fresh and event-driven.
“SPECIAL OTHERS” is described as an NZ IPA with mint at 6.5% ABV. According to the caption, the beer brings together bright notes reminiscent of lemon peel, lychee, and white wine, then layers in fresh Cuban mint. The result is framed as something crisp up front, yet still substantial enough to satisfy, making it a sensible pick for the humid start of summer.
Beer O'clock works as a reliable stop for drinkers in the Chiba Station area, whether they're dropping in for a casual pint or stopping by before and after an event. A beer like this one should suit a relaxed drinking session just as well as a more focused tasting with friends.
The post also points to June 21 as an important date: Beer O'clock's 13th-anniversary event, along with the unveiling of its anniversary beer. That gives the late-June period a clear arc, with a new guest beer on tap now and a milestone celebration just around the corner.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chiba just put SPECIAL OTHERS on tap. It’s a CRAFTROCK BREWING x SPECIAL OTHERS collab, a 6.5% NZ IPA with mint on the guest line.
MugiMint in an IPA? Is this beer trying to sneak into the party dressed like a mojito!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. NZ IPA means an IPA leaning on New Zealand hop character, so you get bright notes like lemon peel, lychee, and even white-wine-like aromatics.
MugiWait, white-wine vibes in a beer? Is that allowed? My mental image of a plain lager is filing a complaint.
Hop BroIt still drinks like beer. With fresh Cuban mint layered in, the first sip feels crisp, then the 6.5% body shows up with some real weight.
MugiHold on, what do you mean by aroma layers? Are we talking about cake, perfume, or a pint? I need a diagram.
Hop BroBasically it’s stacked aromas. Mint hits first, then citrus and lychee, and the finish leans white-wine-like, so the flavor opens in stages.
MugiOkay, that sounds like perfect humid-weather beer. I could crush that with light snacks or just stretch one pint over a long chat.
Hop BroExactly. Beer O'clock is great for tap rotation hunting, so a guest beer like this makes you want to check what’s pouring right now.
MugiAnd they’ve got the June 21 anniversary coming too, right? Pre-gaming with this and then showing up for the anniversary beer reveal sounds elite.
Hop BroThat’s the move. Late June is basically Beer O'clock season: cool off with SPECIAL OTHERS now, then roll straight into the 13th anniversary buzz.
MugiNo more talking, I want a pint. Minty freshness plus flashy NZ hop character sounds way too good to leave as theory.
