Two New Taps from HOPDOG and Põhjala at Beer O'clock
At Beer O'clock, a beer pub in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, HOPDOG's "Sakura Sakihokore" and Põhjala's "Dark Engineering" have arrived as New TAP. A springlike 4.0% lager and a rich 14.0% stout are on tap side by side.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has two New TAP beers now. Having HOPDOG's "Sakura Sakihokore" and Põhjala's "Dark Engineering" side by side is such a wild range, and that's exactly what makes it great.
MugiWhat! A spring lager and a black monster on the same day!? That lineup is the kind that leaves your brain lost in the beer shelf!
Hop BroFirst up, "Sakura Sakihokore" is HOPDOG's Japanese Rice Lager, with 4.0% alcohol. It uses yeast and rice developed in Akita Prefecture, and although it's crisp, it gives off a gently springlike aroma.
MugiOh, I see! Japanese Rice Lager sounds classy. But can you really taste the rice in a rice beer?
Hop BroYou can. In this case, the rice isn't just there to make it light; what's interesting is the rice-derived character that comes through. It's lively, but it doesn't feel vague.
MugiI get it! So it's easy to drink, but still has its own personality. If I drank that on a spring afternoon, the soft aroma would probably make it an instant win!
Hop BroOn the other side, Põhjala's "Dark Engineering" is a 14.0% rich stout. It's a BA Imperial Oatmeal Stout, with layers of dark chocolate, coffee, leather, and even vanilla, making it a pretty three-dimensional beer.
MugiBA, what is that! And leather? That sounds like I'm drinking a leather jacket, which is a little scary!? The way you say complex finish already sounds intense!
Hop BroBA means barrel-aged. It’s rested in barrels, so wooden notes and nuances from the previous contents layer in, which is why you often get a long finish. And this stout especially is the kind you want to spend time with.
MugiLager in the day, stout at night, and I could become a completely different person! Beer O'clock being in the Chiba Station area makes it easy to find an excuse to go drink too!
Hop BroSince Tuesdays are open straight through from 12:00 to 22:30, it's great that you can enjoy both a spring beer and a dark beer from daytime onward. Today is definitely a must-compare tasting kind of day, so both of us should head there with a glass in hand.
MugiLet's go! I'll start with "Sakura Sakihokore" and finish with "Dark Engineering." Let's travel through beer from spring into late night!
A new, attention-grabbing guest beer tap has arrived at Beer O'clock, the beer pub in Fisumi, Chiba.
Today’s New TAP starts with HOPDOG’s "Sakura Sakihokore". This Japanese Rice Lager has an alcohol content of 4.0%. It is a spring-limited beer made with yeast and rice developed in Akita Prefecture, and its crisp drinkability is layered with a soft, seasonal aroma. It is easy to drink, yet its rice-derived character comes through clearly.
The other is Põhjala’s "Dark Engineering". This BA Imperial Oatmeal Stout is set at a fairly high 14.0%. Its full-bodied, rich profile is built from layers of dark chocolate, tobacco, and coffee, with additional notes of leather, vanilla, and a subtle spice character. A long warmth from the alcohol remains in the finish, making this a black beer that deserves to be savored slowly.
Beer O'clock is a beer pub in the Chiba Station area where you can enjoy craft beer in a relaxed setting. On Tuesdays, it is open continuously from 12:00 to 22:30, so you can take your time with a glass even from lunchtime. From a light spring-limited lager to a rich barrel-aged stout, this tap lineup of two highly contrasting beers is a welcome one for beer lovers who want to compare flavors side by side.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer O'clock in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has two New TAP beers now. Having HOPDOG's "Sakura Sakihokore" and Põhjala's "Dark Engineering" side by side is such a wild range, and that's exactly what makes it great.
MugiWhat! A spring lager and a black monster on the same day!? That lineup is the kind that leaves your brain lost in the beer shelf!
Hop BroFirst up, "Sakura Sakihokore" is HOPDOG's Japanese Rice Lager, with 4.0% alcohol. It uses yeast and rice developed in Akita Prefecture, and although it's crisp, it gives off a gently springlike aroma.
MugiOh, I see! Japanese Rice Lager sounds classy. But can you really taste the rice in a rice beer?
Hop BroYou can. In this case, the rice isn't just there to make it light; what's interesting is the rice-derived character that comes through. It's lively, but it doesn't feel vague.
MugiI get it! So it's easy to drink, but still has its own personality. If I drank that on a spring afternoon, the soft aroma would probably make it an instant win!
Hop BroOn the other side, Põhjala's "Dark Engineering" is a 14.0% rich stout. It's a BA Imperial Oatmeal Stout, with layers of dark chocolate, coffee, leather, and even vanilla, making it a pretty three-dimensional beer.
MugiBA, what is that! And leather? That sounds like I'm drinking a leather jacket, which is a little scary!? The way you say complex finish already sounds intense!
Hop BroBA means barrel-aged. It’s rested in barrels, so wooden notes and nuances from the previous contents layer in, which is why you often get a long finish. And this stout especially is the kind you want to spend time with.
MugiLager in the day, stout at night, and I could become a completely different person! Beer O'clock being in the Chiba Station area makes it easy to find an excuse to go drink too!
Hop BroSince Tuesdays are open straight through from 12:00 to 22:30, it's great that you can enjoy both a spring beer and a dark beer from daytime onward. Today is definitely a must-compare tasting kind of day, so both of us should head there with a glass in hand.
MugiLet's go! I'll start with "Sakura Sakihokore" and finish with "Dark Engineering." Let's travel through beer from spring into late night!
