New tap


CRAFT PORT FUNABASHI, located near Funabashi Station, has added Hoppu Kotan Brewing's Akaki wa Sake no To to the tap list. The beer is a Kamifuranian Rotbier, a German-inspired red-amber style that leans more toward malt aroma than hop impact. This one is presented as light on the palate with a calm, restrained bitterness.

A pub built for choice


The bar is known as a casual craft beer pub where guests can enjoy beers on tap from breweries around Japan. Some days feature more than 10 taps, making it easy to find a beer that fits the moment or the meal. The interior is bright, and the counter seats let you watch the pour itself, which adds to the appeal for anyone who likes to follow the beer from tap to glass.

Food pairing


The food menu is built around beer-friendly dishes, including pizza stretched after ordering and fresh pasta. Akaki wa Sake no To, with its toasty malt character, should pair naturally with that style of food. For drinkers in Funabashi looking for a beer that is not overly flashy but still leaves a clear impression, this new tap is one to note.