Beer O'clock taps three beers from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, NOMCRAFT, and No Boat
Beer O'clock, the beer pub in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, has put three guest taps from Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, NOMCRAFT, and No Boat into rotation. A Hoppy Saison, a Cold IPA, and a Hazy DIPA are all lined up, making for a selection that lets you enjoy a wide range of flavor profiles.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, three kegs have been tapped. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, NOMCRAFT, and No Boat all came in at once, so today is a lineup where you can compare beers with a pretty wide range.
MugiWhat, three at once!? And they all sound strong just from the names, but I have no idea which one to try first!
Hop BroIf you want to start somewhere, go with Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Summer's Door" Hoppy Saison. At 7.0%, the herbal character from German Amarillo is layered with saison yeast aromas and a dry finish, making it a very seasonal beer.
MugiWhat even is saison yeast! And dry? Does the beer dry out? When you say dry finish, it suddenly sounds like the desert!
Hop BroIt doesn't mean it dries out. It means a clean, crisp finish, so the sweetness doesn't linger. That's why "Summer's Door" is light on its feet but still satisfying, the kind of beer that keeps you reaching for another glass even on a hot day.
MugiI get it! Then next I want NOMCRAFT's Neo Universe! What is a Cold IPA, an IPA that's cold? That name sounds cosmic, so I'm curious!
Hop BroCold IPA isn't about temperature, it's more like a crisp, sharp IPA. This one is a collaboration with the Kobe beer bar "Saio Gawuma," and it uses New Zealand Cascade at the core, plus hot-side hopping, dip hopping, and even hop kief, bringing melon, tropical fruit, and stone fruit to the front.
MugiWhoa, they even threw in hop kief!? The hops are going all out to make themselves noticed. Melon and stone fruit? That's basically the temptation of the produce section!
Hop BroAnd if you want something rich, No Boat's Vorpal Blade is the one. It's a Hazy DIPA at 8.1%, a collaboration with Obekisk Beer, and with Pink, Motueka, Mosaic, Mosaic Incognito, and Riwaka Kief, the aroma has so many layers and the juiciness comes on heavy.
MugiWow, when you hear that the aroma has layers, there's no reason not to drink it! It would be so much fun to snack on food at Beer O'clock and try the three in order.
Hop BroExactly, comparing the character of each keg is one of the best things about Beer O'clock. They've got regular hours listed today from 17:00 to 23:30 too, and on days like this, just imagining that first drink on the way there makes your throat want to celebrate.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight I'll go to Beer O'clock and start with Summer's Door, then Neo Universe, and finish with Vorpal Blade! Hey, Hop-nii, go ahead and save us a seat!
Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City is a beer pub whose appeal lies in following the changing lineup of guest beers. In this post, three beers are introduced as new tap offerings.
- Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, "Summer's Door" (Hoppy Saison/7.0%)
A new batch of a regular beer. The herbal aroma from German Amarillo and firm bitterness are layered with saison yeast aromatics and a dry finish. A beer made for the bright season, with both lightness and satisfying drinkability.
- NOMCRAFT, "Neo Universe" (Cold IPA/6.5%)
A collaboration with the Kobe beer bar Saio Gawuma. Built around New Zealand Cascade, with use of the hot side, dip hopping, and even hop kief, it pushes aromas reminiscent of melon, tropical fruit, and stone fruit to the front.
- No Boat, "Vorpal Blade" (Hazy DIPA/8.1%)
A collaboration with Obekisk Beer. A fruity, hazy appearance is matched by juicy, full-bodied hop flavor. With Pink, Motueka, Mosaic, Mosaic Incognito, and Riwaka Kief, it is the kind of beer with deep layers of aroma.
Beer O'clock is known as a beer pub with a strong presence in the Chiba Station area beer scene, and its appeal lies in being able to enjoy guest beers alongside food. The post noted that today, due to a daytime private booking, regular service would run from 17:00 to 23:30, and it also listed business hours starting in April 2026. This is a lineup that makes you want to stop by on a day when you want to compare the character of each keg as you drink.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer O'clock in Fujimi, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, three kegs have been tapped. Mugi Zakkoku Kobo, NOMCRAFT, and No Boat all came in at once, so today is a lineup where you can compare beers with a pretty wide range.
MugiWhat, three at once!? And they all sound strong just from the names, but I have no idea which one to try first!
Hop BroIf you want to start somewhere, go with Mugi Zakkoku Kobo's "Summer's Door" Hoppy Saison. At 7.0%, the herbal character from German Amarillo is layered with saison yeast aromas and a dry finish, making it a very seasonal beer.
MugiWhat even is saison yeast! And dry? Does the beer dry out? When you say dry finish, it suddenly sounds like the desert!
Hop BroIt doesn't mean it dries out. It means a clean, crisp finish, so the sweetness doesn't linger. That's why "Summer's Door" is light on its feet but still satisfying, the kind of beer that keeps you reaching for another glass even on a hot day.
MugiI get it! Then next I want NOMCRAFT's Neo Universe! What is a Cold IPA, an IPA that's cold? That name sounds cosmic, so I'm curious!
Hop BroCold IPA isn't about temperature, it's more like a crisp, sharp IPA. This one is a collaboration with the Kobe beer bar "Saio Gawuma," and it uses New Zealand Cascade at the core, plus hot-side hopping, dip hopping, and even hop kief, bringing melon, tropical fruit, and stone fruit to the front.
MugiWhoa, they even threw in hop kief!? The hops are going all out to make themselves noticed. Melon and stone fruit? That's basically the temptation of the produce section!
Hop BroAnd if you want something rich, No Boat's Vorpal Blade is the one. It's a Hazy DIPA at 8.1%, a collaboration with Obekisk Beer, and with Pink, Motueka, Mosaic, Mosaic Incognito, and Riwaka Kief, the aroma has so many layers and the juiciness comes on heavy.
MugiWow, when you hear that the aroma has layers, there's no reason not to drink it! It would be so much fun to snack on food at Beer O'clock and try the three in order.
Hop BroExactly, comparing the character of each keg is one of the best things about Beer O'clock. They've got regular hours listed today from 17:00 to 23:30 too, and on days like this, just imagining that first drink on the way there makes your throat want to celebrate.
MugiIt's decided! Tonight I'll go to Beer O'clock and start with Summer's Door, then Neo Universe, and finish with Vorpal Blade! Hey, Hop-nii, go ahead and save us a seat!
