TAP ROOM 99 to Pour Two KANKIKU BREWERY Limited Beers from June 12
TAP ROOM 99 in Chiba will feature two limited beers from KANKIKU BREWERY from June 12 to 14. The popular 990-yen pairing set is also returning, and a Father’s Day event is scheduled for June 16-21.
Hop BroIf you're aiming for a June beer run in Chiba, TAP ROOM 99 is the move. It's KANKIKU BREWERY's own taproom, and two limited beers go on from June 12 to June 14.
MugiWait, two limited pours at once? I'm already halfway out the door. What are they?
Hop BroFirst up is Fusanomai Lager. It's a rice lager brewed with Chiba-grown sake rice, so you get a dry finish and a neat little bitterness.
MugiHold on, rice lager? Does that mean it tastes like lunch? Do I need chopsticks for this?
Hop BroNot quite. That sake-rice lightness makes the body feel crisp and clean, so it's super easy to drink after work.
MugiOkay, then Fuzzy Navel has to be the wild one, right? That name is basically wearing sunglasses.
Hop BroExactly. It's a sake-lees smoothie sour with peach and orange fruit character. It nods to the cocktail, but it's still very much beer.
MugiWhat even is sake-lees smoothie? That's not a style, that's a traffic jam in a glass!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's creamy and bright. The soft richness from the lees meets tart sour notes and juicy fruit, so it almost drinks like dessert.
MugiAnd there's a 990-yen set too? That's dangerously convenient. Beer first, then the recommended food pairing?
Hop BroYep, the pairing food helps you lock in the flavor direction, especially if it's your first time with the beers. Plus it's an easy walk from JR Chiba Station.
MugiAnd the Father's Day event starts on June 16 too? Wow, mid-June at TAP ROOM 99 is suddenly very important to me.
Hop BroIf you want to track new KANKIKU beers, this is the window. I'd seriously love to debate whether to start with the crisp lager or jump straight into the fruit bomb.
MugiI'm already at flight mode activated. Hidden-bar vibes, limited pours, and good food? Yeah, I absolutely want a glass now.
TAP ROOM 99 in Fujimi, Chiba City, is the direct taproom of KANKIKU BREWERY. With a calm, hideaway-like atmosphere, it is a place where beer and food can be enjoyed at an unhurried pace. The venue is within walking distance of Chiba Station, and its two-floor layout makes it convenient for both after-work visits and weekend tasting sessions.
From June 12 to 14, two limited KANKIKU BREWERY beers will be served. The lineup includes Fusanomai Lager, a rice lager brewed with Chiba-grown sake rice, and Fuzzy Navel, a sakekasu smoothie sour ale. Fusanomai Lager is described as dry on the finish with a firm bitterness, while Fuzzy Navel leans into peach and orange character and takes inspiration from the cocktail of the same name.
The venue will also offer its well-received 990-yen set, which pairs a new beer with a recommended food item. That format makes it easier to understand how the beer and the dish work together, especially when trying a new release for the first time.
June also brings a schedule change, with Mondays remaining closed. A Father’s Day event is planned for June 16-21 as well, adding another reason to visit. For drinkers following KANKIKU BREWERY’s latest releases in Chiba, TAP ROOM 99 looks like a key stop in mid-June.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIf you're aiming for a June beer run in Chiba, TAP ROOM 99 is the move. It's KANKIKU BREWERY's own taproom, and two limited beers go on from June 12 to June 14.
MugiWait, two limited pours at once? I'm already halfway out the door. What are they?
Hop BroFirst up is Fusanomai Lager. It's a rice lager brewed with Chiba-grown sake rice, so you get a dry finish and a neat little bitterness.
MugiHold on, rice lager? Does that mean it tastes like lunch? Do I need chopsticks for this?
Hop BroNot quite. That sake-rice lightness makes the body feel crisp and clean, so it's super easy to drink after work.
MugiOkay, then Fuzzy Navel has to be the wild one, right? That name is basically wearing sunglasses.
Hop BroExactly. It's a sake-lees smoothie sour with peach and orange fruit character. It nods to the cocktail, but it's still very much beer.
MugiWhat even is sake-lees smoothie? That's not a style, that's a traffic jam in a glass!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's creamy and bright. The soft richness from the lees meets tart sour notes and juicy fruit, so it almost drinks like dessert.
MugiAnd there's a 990-yen set too? That's dangerously convenient. Beer first, then the recommended food pairing?
Hop BroYep, the pairing food helps you lock in the flavor direction, especially if it's your first time with the beers. Plus it's an easy walk from JR Chiba Station.
MugiAnd the Father's Day event starts on June 16 too? Wow, mid-June at TAP ROOM 99 is suddenly very important to me.
Hop BroIf you want to track new KANKIKU beers, this is the window. I'd seriously love to debate whether to start with the crisp lager or jump straight into the fruit bomb.
MugiI'm already at flight mode activated. Hidden-bar vibes, limited pours, and good food? Yeah, I absolutely want a glass now.
