Latest Tap Update at Musashi-Kosugi Progress, with Early Pours from Sakamichi Brewing
Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa, released its tap list for March 26, 2026. Ahead of Saturday's planned tap takeover by Sakamichi Brewing, two beers were tapped early, rounding out a diverse lineup centered on domestic breweries.
Hop BroCraft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi has put out its latest tap list. And on top of that, it pre-tapped two beers before Sakamichi Brewing's tap takeover, so it already feels like the weekend warm-up has begun.
MugiWait, what? Early tapping? That's like getting the tasty stuff before everyone else does! Is the shop owner really that eager?
Hop BroTotally fine, actually more than fine. This lineup runs from pilsner to DIPA, so you can start with a crisp lager and then get swept up in a wave of hops later on.
MugiDIPA sounds intense just from the name! What makes a double IPA "double" compared with a regular IPA?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it has more malt and more hops, so the body and aroma are both amped up. That's why a place like Progress is fun: you get a big range as you drink through the taps. You can travel from light to rich right in your mouth.
MugiA trip sounds great! And the one you said was the standout, Flying Gecko, is the one I'm curious about. If it's amber but hoppy, does it have two sides to it?
Hop BroIt does. Yamorido's Flying Gecko layers hop freshness over malty aroma, so it's not too sweet and not too heavy, which makes it easy to drink. Think of it as amber's comforting base with a slightly wild hop edge.
MugiWow, so it looks calm but has a lively core. And there's also Sakamichi Brewing's Tachikawa Helles and Shirasagi, right?
Hop BroExactly. The Helles is clean and refined, and together with Shirasagi it's perfect for getting ready in advance for the takeover. Start by resetting your palate with a lager, then move into the IPA range.
MugiHmm, I like how Progress lets you follow the current craft scene with a focus on domestic breweries. If you can drink such a wide range in Musashi-Kosugi, I can see why people would want to keep going back.
Hop BroThere's also the Thursday draft beer takeaway discount, so you can have one in the shop and, if you like it, keep going at home too. At this point, tonight really makes me want to chase the taps at Progress.
MugiYeah, I'm fully into it now! Let's start with a drink before the weekend, and by the end, the two of us can sink into a sea of hops.
Craft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress (Kosugimachi, Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City) released its latest tap list dated March 26, 2026. In the post, the venue introduced the day's offerings with the opening line, "Sorry to keep you waiting!" It also announced that two beers from the Saturday Sakamichi Brewing tap takeover were tapped early, creating an energizing update heading into the weekend.
This lineup covers a wide range of styles, from pilsner, helles, and Belgian dubbel to amber, multiple IPAs, and double IPA. It is a composition that lets you feel the range grow wider as you work your way from easy-drinking lager territory into IPA territory with plenty of hop character.
The beer especially highlighted in the post is Yamorido's "Flying Gecko." The accompanying comment describes it as "amber, but a little hoppy and refreshing," making it one to watch as a beer that aims for a balance of malt and hop character. In addition, Sakamichi Brewing's "Tachikawa Helles" and "Shirasagi" are on the list, making this a good chance to do a little "homework" before the takeover itself.
For an area around Musashi-Kosugi Station, this is a strong update that shows Progress's appeal as a place to follow the current state of Japanese craft beer all in one spot. A Thursday discount on takeaway draft beer was also announced, making it easy to use the shop for both a drink on-site and beer to enjoy at home.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer Bar & Bottle Shop Progress in Musashi-Kosugi has put out its latest tap list. And on top of that, it pre-tapped two beers before Sakamichi Brewing's tap takeover, so it already feels like the weekend warm-up has begun.
MugiWait, what? Early tapping? That's like getting the tasty stuff before everyone else does! Is the shop owner really that eager?
Hop BroTotally fine, actually more than fine. This lineup runs from pilsner to DIPA, so you can start with a crisp lager and then get swept up in a wave of hops later on.
MugiDIPA sounds intense just from the name! What makes a double IPA "double" compared with a regular IPA?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it has more malt and more hops, so the body and aroma are both amped up. That's why a place like Progress is fun: you get a big range as you drink through the taps. You can travel from light to rich right in your mouth.
MugiA trip sounds great! And the one you said was the standout, Flying Gecko, is the one I'm curious about. If it's amber but hoppy, does it have two sides to it?
Hop BroIt does. Yamorido's Flying Gecko layers hop freshness over malty aroma, so it's not too sweet and not too heavy, which makes it easy to drink. Think of it as amber's comforting base with a slightly wild hop edge.
MugiWow, so it looks calm but has a lively core. And there's also Sakamichi Brewing's Tachikawa Helles and Shirasagi, right?
Hop BroExactly. The Helles is clean and refined, and together with Shirasagi it's perfect for getting ready in advance for the takeover. Start by resetting your palate with a lager, then move into the IPA range.
MugiHmm, I like how Progress lets you follow the current craft scene with a focus on domestic breweries. If you can drink such a wide range in Musashi-Kosugi, I can see why people would want to keep going back.
Hop BroThere's also the Thursday draft beer takeaway discount, so you can have one in the shop and, if you like it, keep going at home too. At this point, tonight really makes me want to chase the taps at Progress.
MugiYeah, I'm fully into it now! Let's start with a drink before the weekend, and by the end, the two of us can sink into a sea of hops.
