RIOT BEER to Host Junko's Obanzai Day on April 14, with 8th Anniversary Tagged Bottles Too
RIOT BEER’s Instagram announced business hours for Tuesday, April 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After a two-week break, Junko’s Obanzai Day is back, promising a relaxed day of drinking at the Setagaya taproom alongside dishes that evoke the atmosphere of Akita.
Hop BroOn April 14 at RIOT BEER, Junko's Obanzai Day is coming back. It’ll be a relaxed drinking session at the Setagaya taproom from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
MugiWait, what is Obanzai Day? At a beer place, is this a day when food becomes the star?
Hop BroExactly. RIOT BEER is a brewpub with a small brewery attached in Kinuta, and its signature is malt-forward beer. So even when the focus leans toward food, the core of the beer still comes through.
MugiMalt-forward means strong grain flavor, right? This is suddenly sounding like a craftsman’s conversation!
Hop BroThat’s right, it means the malt sweetness and toastiness come first. RIOT BEER also offers English-style beers, Belgian styles, and hoppy American styles, so the range is broad.
MugiWow, that’s a big range of flavors. It seems like it would pair well with the gentle taste of obanzai and also with more robust beers!
Hop BroAnd in the post, there was a bottle tagged Happy 8th Anniversary!! The label also said MARUMEGANE, so the milestone feeling is definitely there.
MugiEight years is amazing! MARUMEGANE is a name that makes me curious too, and finding a commemorative bottle would totally get me excited!
Hop BroWhat’s more, this day isn’t about pushing a single new release. It’s set up so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the place itself. The blend of snacks that bring out the spirit of Akita and RIOT BEER’s long-drinking-friendly vibe is what makes it good.
MugiI get it. This is less of a party and more of a day to linger casually for a long time. If there’s both beer and food, I’d want to stay from the afternoon all the way through!
Hop BroThe spring events keep coming too, and one of the best things about RIOT BEER is that you can drink its house-brewed beer inside while keeping up with the season’s plans. I’d definitely keep April 14 open.
MugiYeah, now I’m in the mood to drink right now! Junko’s obanzai and RIOT BEER’s beer make me want to go enjoy both together!
RIOT BEER, a brewpub located at 5-11-10 Kinuta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, announced its business for Tuesday, April 14. The small brewery-and-taproom, tucked into a residential neighborhood within walking distance of Soshigaya-Okura Station, is known for serving a wide range of house-brewed beers, from malt-forward styles to English, Belgian, and hoppy American varieties.
That day, business hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The post described it as "Junko after two weeks," announcing the return of the Tuesday regular Obanzai Day, where guests can enjoy snacks and beer together with a taste of Akita. Even on a day with a strong food focus, the easygoing atmosphere that makes RIOT BEER a place to drink comfortably for hours remains unchanged.
The image also showed a bottle tagged "RIOTBEER Happy 8th Anniversary!!". The label bore the name "MARUMEGANE," and the post as a whole felt less like a push for a single new release and more like a presentation that layers the brewery’s milestone with its everyday business.
There are also plenty of spring events ahead, including "Hakkoukaiwahi vol 02" on 4/16, "Get Lucky Session by Aobana Tsuki" on 4/18, "Chofu Minna no Beer Festival" on 4/18-19, "Seiseki Sakuragaoka Keio Seiseki Spring Beer Festival" on 4/23-26, "Spice Curry and Snack Wine Bar" on 4/25, and "Craig’s Taco Lunch Party" on 4/26. Drinking RIOT BEER’s own beer inside the taproom while food, music, and events naturally connect is the current atmosphere at RIOT BEER.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn April 14 at RIOT BEER, Junko's Obanzai Day is coming back. It’ll be a relaxed drinking session at the Setagaya taproom from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
MugiWait, what is Obanzai Day? At a beer place, is this a day when food becomes the star?
Hop BroExactly. RIOT BEER is a brewpub with a small brewery attached in Kinuta, and its signature is malt-forward beer. So even when the focus leans toward food, the core of the beer still comes through.
MugiMalt-forward means strong grain flavor, right? This is suddenly sounding like a craftsman’s conversation!
Hop BroThat’s right, it means the malt sweetness and toastiness come first. RIOT BEER also offers English-style beers, Belgian styles, and hoppy American styles, so the range is broad.
MugiWow, that’s a big range of flavors. It seems like it would pair well with the gentle taste of obanzai and also with more robust beers!
Hop BroAnd in the post, there was a bottle tagged Happy 8th Anniversary!! The label also said MARUMEGANE, so the milestone feeling is definitely there.
MugiEight years is amazing! MARUMEGANE is a name that makes me curious too, and finding a commemorative bottle would totally get me excited!
Hop BroWhat’s more, this day isn’t about pushing a single new release. It’s set up so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the place itself. The blend of snacks that bring out the spirit of Akita and RIOT BEER’s long-drinking-friendly vibe is what makes it good.
MugiI get it. This is less of a party and more of a day to linger casually for a long time. If there’s both beer and food, I’d want to stay from the afternoon all the way through!
Hop BroThe spring events keep coming too, and one of the best things about RIOT BEER is that you can drink its house-brewed beer inside while keeping up with the season’s plans. I’d definitely keep April 14 open.
MugiYeah, now I’m in the mood to drink right now! Junko’s obanzai and RIOT BEER’s beer make me want to go enjoy both together!
